User manual YAMAHA 90HP-2005

[. . . ] 90D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-05-86 6H1-28199-14 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. [. . . ] If there is an air vent screw on the fuel tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. 1. 26 Operation from the fuel tank. Squeeze the primer pump with the outlet end up until you feel it become firm. ZMU02295 2. If there is a fuel joint on the motor, firmly connect the fuel line to the joint. Then firmly connect the other end of the fuel line to the joint on the fuel tank. ZMU02025 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27662 Electric start and remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. ZMU03869 NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. ZMU02024 2. 3. If a steering friction adjuster is provided on your outboard motor, securely attach the fuel line to the fuel line clamp. 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. NOTE: During engine operation place the tank horizontally, otherwise fuel cannot be drawn EWM00120 WARNING G Attach the engine stop switch lanyard 27 Operation G G 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 boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. turn to " ECM00191 " (on). CAUTION: G G Never turn the main switch to " " (start) 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, return the main switch to " " (on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again. 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 55. NOTE: G G 3. 4. Turn the main switch to " " (on). Turn the main switch to " " (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU27701 Electric start and prime 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. Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole. 2. ECM00510 CAUTION: 5. [. . . ] The valve is located behind the silencer cover on the front of the engine. WARNING When the yellow cord is disconnected, the idle and low speeds are slightly higher than normal. Use care when starting off or stopping. ECM00380 2. CAUTION: Follow this procedure only in an emergency and just long enough to return to port for repairs. OPEN CLOSE 1 3. ZMU03894 Squeeze the primer pump two or three times to feed fuel. 2 1. Yellow cord EMU29703 ZMU03893 Cold engine fails to start If the engine fails to start when it is cold, use the following procedure. EWM00410 ZMU03142 4. WARNING When starting or operating the engine, do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical parts carrying high voltage. Keep loose clothing and other objects away from the engine when starting it. [. . . ]