Yamaha F40H Owner's Manual

Also see for F40G: Owner's manual

Operation51(4) Turn the main switch to “ ” (start),and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.(5) 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. [ECM00193]TIP: When the engine is cold, it needs to bewarmed up. For further information, seepage 53. If the engine is warm and fails to start,open the throttle slightly and try to start theengine again. If the engine still fails tostart, see page 88.EMU27666Electric start and remote control modelsEWM01842 Failure to attach the engine shut-offcord could result in a runaway boat ifoperator is ejected. Attach the engineshut-off cord to a secure place on yourclothing, or your arm or leg while oper-ating. Do not attach the cord to clothingthat could tear loose. Do not route thecord where it could become entangled,preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-ing normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power,the boat could slow rapidly. This couldcause people and objects in the boat tobe thrown forward.(1) Place the remote control lever in neutral.TIP:The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when in neu-tral.(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-NZMU01771