User manual YAMAHA T8HP-2005

[. . . ] F6D F8D T8D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-05-98 60R-F8199-10 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. [. . . ] 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: G 5. G 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 66. EMU27642 Electric start / remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. 30 Operation 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. 3. Turn the main switch to " " (on). ON OFF EWM00120 ZMU01880 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. 4. Open the throttle slightly without shifting using the neutral throttle lever or free accelerator. You may need to change the throttle opening slightly depending on engine temperature. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the original position. 31 Operation NOTE: G G On remote controls equipped with a neutral throttle lever, a good starting point is to lift the lever just until you feel resistance, then lift slightly more. The neutral throttle lever or free accelerator can only be used when the remote control lever is in neutral. Press in and hold the main switch to operate the remote choke system. The remote choke switch automatically returns to its normal position when you release your hand. Therefore keep the switch pressed in. 5. 7. Immediately after the engine starts, release the main switch and allow it to return to " " (on). ECM00191 CAUTION: G G NOTE: G G It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine. [. . . ] Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical components when starting or operating the motor. You could get an electrical shock. EMU29561 Emergency starting engine 1. Remove the top cowling. 70 Trouble Recovery 2. Remove the start-in-gear protection cable from the starter, if equipped. OFF ON ZMU01880 5. 1. [. . . ]