User manual YAMAHA F25HP-2005

[. . . ] F25D T25D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-01 65W-28199-19 EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU25100 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner's Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during 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. 31 Operation NOTE: G G When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. If the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 72. ZMU02026 EMU27600 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " Electric start/prime start models 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. N START START ZMU02304 ZMU02335 NOTE: 4. Pull the manual starter handle slowly until you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch. EWM00120 WARNING G ZMU02336 5. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original position before releasing it. G G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard 32 Operation during 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. ZMU02809 5. Immediately after the engine starts, release the starter button and allow it to return to its original position. ECM00160 CAUTION: ZMU02026 G 3. Place the throttle grip in the " " (start) position. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the fully closed position. G START START Never push the starter button while the engine is running. Do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, release the starter button, wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again. [. . . ] The main switch must be " " (on), if equipped. ZMU02337 3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after removing the 4 bolts. Disconnect the leads for the warning indicator. ZMU02026 ZMU02338 ZMU02334 77 Trouble Recovery EMU29783 ON OFF Procedure 1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, seaweed, and so on, with fresh water. Remove the spark plug(s), then face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water, mud, or contaminants to drain. [. . . ]