User manual YAMAHA F40HP-2005

[. . . ] F30D F40D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-02 67C-28199-15 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. 5. ZMU04050 After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original position before releasing it. 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 65. NOTE: G G ZMU03387 3. Place the throttle grip in the " (start) position. " EMU27662 Electric start and remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. ZMU03388 4. Pull the manual starter handle slowly until you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if necessary. 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 30 Operation arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch. EWM00120 WARNING G 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 boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. 5. Immediately after the engine starts, release the main switch and allow it to return to " " (on). ECM00191 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. [. . . ] Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the engine stop switch lanyard lock plate is attached to the engine stop switch. The main switch must be " " (on), if equipped. OFF ON START ZMU04096 ZMU01906 3. Remove the starter/flywheel cover after removing the bolt(s). 70 Trouble Recovery dure below in order to minimize engine damage. EMU29783 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. [. . . ]