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Yamaha — Starting the Engine

Operation

From a Yamaha owner's manual covering: EF4000DE, EF5200DE, EF6600DE, YG4000D, YG5200D, YG6600D. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Before you start

  • Take your hand off the switch immediately after the engine starts.
  • If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.

Procedure

  1. Do not connect any electric devices. Turn the AC switch (N.F.B.) and economy idle switch to the OFF position.
  2. Turn the fuel cock lever to the ON position.
  3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
  4. Electric starting (EF4000DE/EF5200DE/EF6600DE): turn the engine switch to START. (YG6600DE): push the starter switch.
  5. Manual starting (YG4000D/YG5200D/YG6600D): turn the choke lever to the 1 position.
  6. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged, then pull it briskly.
  7. After the engine starts, warm up until it does not stop when the choke lever is returned.
  8. When warm, turn the choke lever back to the operating position.

Source: Yamaha owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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