Stopping Boat; Stopping Engine; Procedure; Trimming Outboard Motor - Yamaha F150 Owner's Manual

Operation
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Stopping boat

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WARNING
 Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat as it could cause
you to lose control, be ejected, or im-
pact the steering wheel or other parts of
the boat. This could increase the risk of
serious injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
 Do not shift into reverse while traveling
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
The boat is not equipped with a separate
braking system. Water resistance stops it af-
ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle.
The stopping distance varies depending on
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction.
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Stopping engine

Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-
ping the engine immediately after operating
at high speed is not recommended.
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Procedure

1. Turn the main switch to "
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" (off).
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OFF OFF
2. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling
the cord and removing the clip from the en-
gine shut-off switch, then turning the main
switch to " " (off).
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Trimming outboard motor

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WARNING
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can cau-
se boat instability and can make steering
the boat more difficult. This increases the
possibility of an accident. If the boat be-
gins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,
slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
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