Operation
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EMU27670
Warming up engine
EMU27716
Manual start and electric start models
1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life.
2. Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indica-
tor goes off after starting the engine.
NOTICE: If the low oil pressure-alert
indicator blinks after the engine starts,
stop the engine. Otherwise, serious
engine damage could occur. Check
the oil level and add engine oil if nec-
essary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if
the cause for the low oil pressure alert
cannot be found.
[ECM01831]
EMU36531
Checks after engine warm up
EMU36541
Shifting
While the boat is tightly moored, and without
applying throttle, confirm that the engine shifts
smoothly into forward and reverse, and back
to neutral.
EMU36980
Stop switches
● Turn the main switch to “ ”, or press the
engine stop button and make sure the en-
gine stops.
● Confirm that removing the clip from the en-
gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
● Confirm that the engine cannot be started
with the clip removed from the engine shut-
off switch.
EMU34530
Shifting
EWM00180
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
ECM01610
Warm up the engine before shifting into
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en-
gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en-
gine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
1. Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
2. Move the remote control lever / gear shift
lever firmly and crisply forward (for for-
ward gear) or backward (for reverse
gear) [about 35° (a detent can felt) for re-
mote control models]. Be sure to check
that the tilt lock lever is in the lock/down
position (if equipped) before operating in
reverse.
1. Cooling water pilot hole
1. Neutral interlock trigger
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