Trouble Recovery786. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start).NOTICE: Never turn the main switchto “ ” (start) while the engine isrunning. Do not keep the starter mo-tor turning for more than 5 seconds. Ifthe starter motor is turned continu-ously for more than 5 seconds, thebattery will be quickly discharged,thus making it impossible to start theengine. The starter can also be dam-aged. If the engine will not start after5 seconds of cranking, return themain switch to “ ” (on), wait 10 sec-onds, then crank the engine again.[ECM00192]7. After the engine starts, close the emer-gency starter valve (if used), then returnthe throttle to its original position.TIP:When the starter mechanism malfunctions,see page 75.EMU33501Treatment of submerged motorIf the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwisesome corrosion may begin almost immedi-ately. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run theoutboard motor until it has been com-pletely inspected. [ECM00401]OFFZMU03541ONZMU03335ON STARTOFFZMU03145OPENCLOSE
