Choke Switch; Throttle Friction Adjuster; Engine Stop Lanyard Switch - Yamaha 115 Owner's Manual

Basic components
1. Fully open
2. Fully closed
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Choke switch

To activate the choke system, press in the
main switch while the key is turned to the
" " (on) or "
choke system will then supply the rich fuel
mixture required to start the engine. When
the key is released, the choke will switch off
automatically.
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Throttle friction adjuster

A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to movement of the throttle grip or the
remote control lever, and can be set accord-
ing to operator preference.
To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise. To decrease resistance, turn the
13
" (start) position. The
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adjuster counterclockwise.
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WARNING
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to move throttle lever or grip,
which could result in an accident.
When constant speed is desired, tighten the
adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set-
ting.
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Engine stop lanyard switch

The lock plate must be attached to the en-
gine stop switch for the engine to run. The
lanyard should be attached to a secure place
on the operator's clothing, or arm or leg.
Should the operator fall overboard or leave
the helm, the lanyard will pull out the lock
plate, stopping ignition to the engine. This
will prevent the boat from running away un-
der power.
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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-
gled, preventing it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
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