4-17EEMU09912INSPECTING IDLING SPEEDWARNING@ Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair and clothes awayfrom flywheel and other rotating partswhile engine is running.@CAUTION:@This procedure must be performed whilethe outboard motor is in the water. Aflushing attachment or test tank can alsobe used.@A diagnostic tachometer should be used forthis procedure. Results may vary dependingon whether testing is conducted with theflushing attachment, in a test tank, or withthe outboard motor in the water.1) Start the engine and allow it to warm upfully in neutral until it is runningsmoothly. If the outboard motor ismounted on a boat, be sure the boat istightly moored.2) Verify whether the idle speed is set tospecification. For idle speed specifica-tions, see “Specifications” in this chap-ter.NOTE:@Correct idling speed inspection is only pos-sible if the engine is fully warmed up. If notwarmed up fully, the idle speed will measurehigher than normal. If you have difficulty ver-ifying the idle speed, or the idle speedrequires adjustment, consult a Yamahadealer or other qualified mechanic.@
