Yamaha F2F-28199-12 User Manual

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Troubleshooting 
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Troubleshooting chart 
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)
Engine shut-
off switch
Clip not in place
Install clip
Fuse
Burned out
Replace fuse and 
check wiring
Battery
Run down
Recharge
Poor terminal con-
nections
Tighten as required
Terminal corroded
Clean or replace
Starter motor
Faulty
Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
turns over)
Fuel cock
Turned to “OFF”
Turn fuel cock knob to 
“ON”
Fuel
Empty
Refill as soon as pos-
sible
Stale or contaminat-
ed
Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer
Fuel tank
Water or dirt present
Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer
Spark plug
Fouled or defective
Replace
Spark plug 
cap
Not connected or 
loose
Connect properly
Crankcase
Filled with water
Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer
Fuel filter
Clogged or water 
pooled
Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer
Choke
Knob moves back on 
its own
Tighten choke knob 
adjusting nut
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