Yamaha F8A Outboard Motor User Manual


 
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Electric Start Model
7) Open the throttle slightly lifting the neu-
tral throttle lever upwards partially. You
may need to change the throttle opening
slightly depending on engine tempera-
ture.
After the engine starts, return the throt-
tle to the original position.
NOTE:
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As a starting point, lift the lever just until
you feel resistance, then lift slightly more.
The operation of the neutral throttle lever
is possible only when the remote control
lever is in N.
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8) Press in and hold the main switch to
operate the remote choke system. (The
remote choke switch returns to its home
position when you release your hand.
Therefore, keep the switch pressed in.)
NOTE:
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It is not necessary to use the choke when
the engine is warm.
Set the choke knob to the home position,
or the remote choke system will not oper-
ate.
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9) Turn the main switch to START, and
hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
10) Immediately after the engine starts,
release the main switch to return it to
ON.
CAUTION:
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Do not turn the main switch to
START when the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter-motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. The battery
will rapidly become exhausted and it
will be impossible for it to start the
engine. If the engine does not start
within 5 seconds, return the main
switch to ON, wait 10 seconds, and
then crank the engine again.
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