Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual page 39

4. Push the starter button to start the en-
gine.
5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the starter button and allow it to re-
turn to its original position.
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CAUTION:
Never push the starter button while the
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engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
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for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
release the starter button, wait 10 sec-
onds, then crank the engine again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
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warmed up. For further information, see
page 34.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
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open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 73.
6. Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
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closed position.
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Electric start and remote control models
1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.
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NOTE:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to
a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on
the other end of the lanyard into the en-
gine stop switch.
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WARNING
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard
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to a secure place on your clothing, or
your arm or leg while operating.
Do not attach the lanyard to clothing
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that could tear loose. Do not route the
lanyard where it could become entan-
Operation
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