Yamaha WaveRunner XLT 800 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 4
Outboard motor 2006 F75 Yamaha tlr won't try to start even when turning the key
Make sure your shifter cable isn't out of adjustment . It must be in true neutral position on the engine and not advanced out of position. All boats have a safety feature that either cuts power to the starter or the spark plug and fuel pump. There are is a little adjustment room on either end of the cable . If you are in sure disconnect the cable at the engine and move the leaver on the engine to neutral . Then try and start up. The other issue that is over looked is a bad kill switch on the shifter or a corroded and or loose battery wire at the battery or at the engine.
Points gap on yamaha 3.5hp outboard engine
Safe rule of thumb is 2 loose leaf papers jammed between the points and one side of a cardboard cover for storing those pages between the magneto and the flywheel. Grew up poor and still use those trucks to this day.
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