Yamaha F20B Owner's Manual page 47

TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
3. Open the throttle grip as shown in the il-
lustration.
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TIP:
If the throttle is opened too much, the en-
G
gine speed rises rapidly, causing the out-
board motor to swivel toward the starboard
side.
Do not repeat opening and closing of the
G
throttle grip as this cause the spark plug to
wet with fuel and prevent from the engine
to start.
4. Hold this throttle grip position by tighten-
ing the throttle friction adjuster.
5. Pull the manual starter handle slowly un-
til you feel resistance. Then give a
strong pull straight out to crank and start
the engine. Repeat if necessary.
6. After the engine starts, slowly return the
manual starter handle to its original po-
sition before releasing it.
7. Loosen the throttle friction adjuster and
return the throttle to the fully closed po-
sition. WARNING! Loosen the throttle
Operation
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