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Electrical System
Notice:
Some controls are equipped with a button
that starts or stops all engines. This button
will be in addition to the individual engine
START/STOP buttons.
Stop the engines by pressing the START/STOP
buttons again. Disable the START/STOP panel by
turning the key switches o.
The engine ignition circuits are protected by fuses
or circuit breakers located on each engine. The
key switches are protected by circuit breakers in
the battery switch panel.
Helm Master Ignition
Boats equipped with Yamaha engines include the
Helm Master ignition panel that oers the latest
technology and security. This is a “keyless” elec-
tronic panel which energizes the ignition system of
multiple outboards with only one Radio Frequency
ID key by touching the panel with the electronic
key. The panel features lights which indicate when
the engines are running and a START/STOP button
for each engine. For convenience and protection,
engines cannot be restarted while running.
Starting And Stopping Procedure
Make sure the engines are shutdown with the shift
levers in the neutral position and your hand is on
the control levers. Touch the panel with the elec-
tronic key fob to unlock and activate the panel. The
panel will beep twice to indicate it is unlocked and
the buttons are active. Once the panel is activated,
press the IGNITION button, then the START/STOP
button for the port engine. It is not necessary to
Typical Yamaha Digital Ignition Start/Stop Buttons
hold the button, just press it once and release it.
The computer will automatically check all engine
systems and start the engine. Once the engine
stabilizes, repeat the starting procedure for the
other engine. Stop the engines by pressing the
START/STOP buttons again. Touch the panel with
the electronic key to deactivate and lock the panel.
The panel will beep once to indicate that it is
locked and the engines and START/STOP buttons
are deactivated.