User manual YAMAHA F6HP 60N-1005231-1015231-2006 OR LATER

[. . . ] F6 F8 T8 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-07-06 60R-F8199-13 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU31280 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. [. . . ] Also if the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle a same amount and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 68. EMU27562 boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. Electric start models 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. 3. Place the throttle grip in the " " (start) position. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the fully closed position. NOTE: 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 4. 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 during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the Pull out / turn the choke knob fully. After the engine starts, replace / return the knob to the home position. 31 Operation NOTE: G G It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine. If the choke knob is left in the " " (start) position while the engine is running, the engine will run poorly or stall. Push the starter button to start the motor. (Repeat if necessary. ) ZMU02030 5. NOTE: G G 6. 7. Immediately after the engine starts, release the starter button to allow it to return to its original position. Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position so that the engine does not stall. When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. If the engine does not start on the first try, repeat the procedure. If the engine fails to start after 4 or 5 tries, open the throttle a small amount (between 1/8 and 1/4) and try again. Also if the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle a same amount and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 68. EMU27642 ECM00160 Electric start / remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. CAUTION: G G Never push the starter button while the engine is running. [. . . ] The main switch must be " " (on), if equipped. G ON OFF EMU29561 Emergency starting engine 1. Remove the start-in-gear protection cable from the starter, if equipped. 5. ZMU01880 If equipped the choke knob, pull out it when the engine is cold. After the engine starts, gradually return the choke knob to its home position as the engine warms up. 1. [. . . ]