Yamaha F8 Operator's Manual

Trouble Recovery
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WARNING
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 Use this procedure only for emergency
engine starting to return to the nearest
port for repairs.
 When the emergency starter rope is
used to start the engine, the start-in-
gear protection device does not oper-
ate. Make sure that the shift lever is in
the neutral position. Otherwise, the boat
could unexpectedly start to move, which
could result in an accident.
 Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg while operating the boat.
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing normal operation. Loss of engine
power means the loss of most steering
control. Also, without engine power, the
boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to
be thrown forward.
 Make sure that no one is standing be-
hind you when pulling the starter rope. It
could whip behind you and injure some-
one.
 An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very
dangerous. Keep loose clothing and
other objects away when starting the
engine. Use the emergency starter rope
only as instructed. Do not touch the fly-
wheel or other moving parts when the
engine is running. Do not install the
starter mechanism or top cowling after
the engine is running.
 Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug
wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical
components when starting or operating
the outboard motor. You could get an
electrical shock.
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Emergency starting engine
1. Remove the top cowling.
2. Remove the start-in-gear protection ca-
ble from the starter, if equipped.
3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after
removing the bolt(s).
4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-
ther information, see page 41. Be sure
the engine is in neutral and that the clip is
attached to the engine shut-off switch.
The main switch must be “ ” (on), if
equipped.
1. Start-in-gear protection cable
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Yamaha F8 Specifications

General

Cylinders	2
Fuel Induction System	Carburetor
Ignition System	CDI
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Starting System	Manual
Shaft Length	15 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	External