Yamaha 115 Owner's Manual

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Operation37● Operate the throttle levers several times tomake sure there is no hesitation in theirtravel. Operation should be smooth overthe complete range of motion, and each le-ver should return completely to the idle po-sition.● Look for loose or damaged connections ofthe throttle and shift cables under the en-gine cowling.EMU36481Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)Inspect the engine shut-off cord for damage,such as cuts, breaks, and wear.EMU27120Oil● Check to be sure you have plenty of oil foryour trip.EMU27151Engine● Check the engine and engine mounting.● Look for loose or damaged fasteners.● Check the propeller for damage.● Check for oil leaks.EMU27171Operation after a long period ofstorageWhen operating the engine after a long peri-od (12 months) of storage, proceed as fol-lows:1. Use a 50:1 gasoline-oil mixture to startthe engine.2. Start the engine. Leave it idling.WARNING! Do not touch or removeelectrical parts when starting or dur-ing operation. Keep hands, hair, andclothes away from the flywheel andother rotating parts while the engineis running. [EWM00091]3. Watch for oil flowing through the oil feedpipes. After any air in the oil lines hasbeen expelled, the oil injection systemshould supply oil normally. If no oil isflowing after 10 minutes of idling, consultyour Yamaha dealer.NOTICEECM00130Be sure to take the above steps when op-erating the engine after a long period ofstorage. Otherwise engine seizure couldoccur.EMU36490Flushing deviceCheck that flushing device’s garden hoseconnector is securely screwed on to the fit-ting on the bottom cowling. NOTICE: If theflushing device is not properly connect-ed, cooling water can leak out and the en-gine can overheat during operation.[ECM01800]1. Cord2. Clip3. Engine shut-off switch ZMU04141