User manual YAMAHA F20HP

[. . . ] F15C F20 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-07-17 6AG-28199-10 EMU25060 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. [. . . ] Place the gear shift lever in neutral. N ZMU02026 3. ZMU05533 Place the throttle grip in the " " (start) position. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the fully closed position. 32 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 73. Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position. ZMU05600 6. 4. Push the starter button to start the engine. EMU27662 Electric start and remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. ZMU05521 5. Immediately after the engine starts, release the starter button and allow it to return to its original 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. ECM00160 CAUTION: G G 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. EWM00120 WARNING 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 entan- 33 Operation G gled, 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. 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. 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 73. EMU27670 3. 4. Turn the main switch to " " (on). Turn the main switch to " " (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. Warming up engine EMU27710 Manual start and electric start models 1. [. . . ] Pull the rope slowly until resistance is felt. Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. If the engine does not start on the first try, repeat the procedure. ZMU05622 81 Trouble Recovery NOTE: G G 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. [. . . ]