Yamaha VZ150Z Owner's Manual

Also see for VZ150B: Owner's manual

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5-6EEMU01561STARTER WILL NOT OPERATEIf the starter mechanism does not operate(engine cannot be cranked with thestarter), the engine can be manually start-ed with an emergency starter rope.However, the engine can not be manuallystarted if the battery voltage is low. If thebattery is discharged to 9 volts or below,the electrical fuel pump will not operate.w8 Use this procedure only in an emer-gency and only to return to port forrepairs.8 When the emergency starter rope isused to start the engine, the start-in-gear protection device does not oper-ate. Make sure the remote control leveris in neutral. Otherwise, the boat couldunexpectedly start to move, whichcould result in an accident.8 Be sure no one is standing behind youwhen pulling the starter rope. It couldwhip behind you and injure someone.8 An unguarded rotating flywheel is verydangerous. Keep loose clothing andother objects away when starting theengine. Use the emergency starter ropeonly as instructed. Do not touch the fly-wheel or other moving parts when theengine is running. Do not install thestarter mechanism or top cowling afterthe engine is running.8 Do not touch the ignition coil, highvoltage wire, spark plug cap or otherelectrical components when starting oroperating the motor. You could suffer aserious electrical shock.