Trouble Recovery625. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on).6. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start).CAUTION:ECM00191 Never turn the main switch to “ ”(start) while the engine is running. Do not keep the starter motor turningfor more than 5 seconds. If the startermotor is turned continuously for morethan 5 seconds, the battery will bequickly discharged, thus making it im-possible to start the engine. The startercan also be damaged. If the engine willnot start after 5 seconds of cranking,return the main switch to “ ” (on), wait10 seconds, then crank the engineagain.7. After the engine starts, close the emer-gency starter valve (if used), then returnthe throttle to its original position.NOTE:When the starter mechanism malfunctions,see page 59.EMU29760Treatment of submerged motorIf the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwisesome corrosion may begin almost immedi-ately.If you cannot immediately take the outboardmotor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce-dure below in order to minimize engine dam-age.EMU29771Procedure1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-weed, and so on, with fresh water.NZMU03845OFFZMU03541ONON STARTZMU03922ZMU03145OPENCLOSE
