Yamaha 115 Owner's Manual

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Operation457. Immediately after the engine starts, re-lease the main switch and allow it to re-turn to “ ” (on). NOTICE: Never turnthe main switch to “ ” (start)while the engine is running. Do notkeep the starter motor turning formore than 5 seconds. If the startermotor is turned continuously formore than 5 seconds, the battery willbe quickly discharged, thus making itimpossible to start the engine. Thestarter can also be damaged. If theengine will not start after 5 secondsof cranking, return the main switch to“ ” (on), wait 10 seconds, thencrank the engine again. [ECM00192]EMU36510Checks after starting engineEMU36520Cooling waterCheck for a steady flow of water from thecooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow ofwater from the pilot hole shows that the wa-ter pump is pumping water through the cool-ing passages. If the cooling passages arefrozen, it may take a while for water to startflowing out of the pilot hole.NOTICEECM01810If water is not flowing out of the pilot holeat all times while the engine is running,overheating and serious damage couldoccur. Stop the engine and check wheth-er the cooling water inlet on the lowercase or the cooling water pilot hole isblocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer ifthe problem cannot be located and cor-rected.Check that no water leaks from the joints be-tween the exhaust cover, cylinder head, andbody cylinder.EMU27670Warming up engineEMU27683Choke start modelsAfter starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3minutes to warm up. Failure to do so willshorten engine life. Gradually return thechoke knob to its home position as the en-gine warms up.EMU36530Checks after engine warm-upEMU36540ShiftingWhile tightly moored, and without applyingthrottle, confirm that the engine shiftssmoothly into forward and reverse, and backto neutral.EMU31721Stop switches● Confirm that turning the main switch to the“ ” (off) position stops the engine.ZMU03262ON STARTOFFZMU03908