Yamaha F250 LF250 - Manual (Page 40)

Operation
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hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha
dealer if the problem cannot be located
and corrected.
● If the cooling passage is frozen, it may
take awhile for water to start flowing out
of the pilot hole.
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Shifting
WARNING
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Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
CAUTION:
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To change the boat direction or shifting
position from forward to reverse or vice-
versa, first close the throttle so that the en-
gine idles (or runs at low speeds).
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Forward (tiller handle and remote
control models)
Tiller control models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm-
ly from neutral to forward.
Remote control models
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control lever
quickly and firmly from neutral to forward.
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Reverse (automatic reverse lock and
power trim and tilt models)
WARNING
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When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do
not open the throttle more than half. Other-
wise the boat could become unstable,
which could result in loss of control and
an accident.
Tiller control models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm-
ly from neutral to reverse.
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