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ZMU01690

Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this
manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay
with the outboard motor if it is sold.

U63V1EE0.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:50 AM

2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 9.9

Page 1: ...9 9 15 OWNER S MANUAL LIT 18626 08 34 63V 28199 1E U S A Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor DIC183 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 2: ...g this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold U63V1EE0 book Page 1 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9...

Page 3: ...pecial precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer Yamaha continually seeks advancem...

Page 4: ...Boat horsepower rating 13 Mounting motor 13 Battery requirements 13 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator 13 Propeller selection 13 Start in gear protection 14 Engine oil requirements 14 Fuel req...

Page 5: ...down manual tilt models 38 Shallow water 39 Cruising in shallow water manual tilt models 39 Cruising in other conditions 40 Maintenance 41 Transporting and storing outboard motor 41 Clamp screw mounti...

Page 6: ...60 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 60 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA 63 U63V1EE0 book Page 3 Tuesday March 3 2...

Page 7: ...er power and leaving peo ple stranded or running over people or ob jects Always attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not remove it t...

Page 8: ...when a person is in the water near you EMU33751 Passengers Consult your boat manufacturer s instructions for details about appropriate passenger loca tions in your boat and be sure all passengers are...

Page 9: ...ide information about cours es in your area You may also want to consider an Internet based program for basic boater education The Online Boating Safety Course provided by the BoatU S Foundation is ap...

Page 10: ...mraa com EMU33690 Basic boating rules Rules of the road Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways there are waterway rules that apply when you are driv ing your b...

Page 11: ...king you are passing or being passed by another vessel In the following illustration your boat is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in white area you are the Give Way...

Page 12: ...sels with trolling lines are not considered fishing ves sels Fishing vessels have the right of way re gardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other ves sels in narrow...

Page 13: ...nd colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information Remem...

Page 14: ...the port side of the clamp bracket Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard...

Page 15: ...Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat If you need any additional information contact your Yamaha dealer EMU33831 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing contact your Yamaha...

Page 16: ...843 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Read Owner s Manual 1 2 3 ZMU05697 ZMU05696 ZMU05664 U63V1EE0 book Page 10 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r...

Page 17: ...ctrical hazard Remote control lever gear shift lever operat ing direction dual direction Engine start Engine cranking ZMU05665 ZMU05666 ZMU05667 ZMU05668 U63V1EE0 book Page 11 Tuesday March 3 2009 10...

Page 18: ...Type 2 stroke L Displacement 246 0 cm Bore stroke 56 0 50 0 mm 2 20 1 97 in Ignition system CDI Spark plug NGK B7HS 10 Spark plug gap 0 9 1 0 mm 0 035 0 039 in Control system Tiller Starting system M...

Page 19: ...u wish to use a battery with the models without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator install an optional Rectifier Regulator Using a maintenance free battery with the above models can shorten the life o...

Page 20: ...ver possible NOTICE ECM01981 Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gas oline can seriously damage the engine Avoid getting water and contaminants in the fuel tank Contaminated fuel can cause poor performa...

Page 21: ...ustion deposits from inside the engine nota bly the critical piston ring land area and fuel system components Follow product labeling for use instructions EMU36880 Muddy or acidic water Yamaha strongl...

Page 22: ...for details EMU30390 Approval label of emission control certifi cate This label is attached to the bottom cowling Existing Technology N A EMU25262 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the...

Page 23: ...cial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula tions 1 Top cowling 2 Cowling lock lever 3 Cooling water pilot hole 4 Tilt lock lever 5 Manual starter handle 6 Gear shift...

Page 24: ...MU25911 Tiller handle To change direction move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary EMU25922 Gear shift lever Pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts the engine in forward gear so...

Page 25: ...rottle set ting EMU25993 Engine shut off cord lanyard and clip The clip must be attached to the engine shut off switch for the engine to run The cord should be attached to a secure place on the operat...

Page 26: ...t position then pull the handle straight out quickly to crank the engine EMU26122 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be set...

Page 27: ...or from lifting out of the water when in reverse gear To tilt the outboard motor up set the tilt lock lever to the up position To tilt the out board motor down set the tilt lock lever to the down posi...

Page 28: ...ng the handle up it enables you to carry the outboard motor easily with one hand To set up the carrying handle proceed as fol lows 1 Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi tion 2 Securely hook the...

Page 29: ...oard motor mounting should show you how to mount your out board motor The outboard motor should be mounted so that the boat is well balanced Otherwise the boat could be hard to steer For single engine...

Page 30: ...72 Clamping the outboard motor 1 Place the outboard motor on the transom so that it is positioned as close to the cen ter as possible Tighten the transom clamp screws evenly and securely Oc casionally...

Page 31: ...t the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se curely After tightening test run the engine and check their tightness EWM00651 U63V1EE0 book Page 25 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM...

Page 32: ...mately 4000 r min Vary engine speed occasionally Run at full throttle for one minute then allow about 10 minutes of operation at three quarter throttle or less to let the engine cool 4 Remaining seven...

Page 33: ...el leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel system Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for cracks swellings or other damages EMU37320 Check the fuel filter Check that th...

Page 34: ...oth hands If the top cowling is loose have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer EMU27234 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27247 Filling fuel for portable tank WARNING EWM01830 Gasoline and its vapors are h...

Page 35: ...line immediately with dry rags Dispose rags properly ac cording to local laws or regulations EMU27406 Gasoline and oil mixing 100 1 NOTICE ECM00811 Avoid using any oil other than the spec ified type U...

Page 36: ...e make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you When the air vent screw is loosened gasoline vapor will...

Page 37: ...tally otherwise fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank EMU27493 Starting engine WARNING EWM01600 Before starting the engine make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of a...

Page 38: ...engine shut off switch 3 Place the throttle grip in the start position 4 Pull out turn the choke knob fully Place the choke knob back in to the second or third position to warm up the engine after sta...

Page 39: ...passages are frozen it may take a while for water to start flowing out of the pilot hole NOTICE ECM01810 If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is running overheat...

Page 40: ...peed can prevent you from shifting back to neutral If this occurs stop the en gine shift to neutral then restart the en gine and allow it to warm up To shift out of neutral Move the gear shift lever f...

Page 41: ...or a few minutes at idle or low speed Stop ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended EMU27833 Procedure 1 Push and hold the engine stop button un til the engine come...

Page 42: ...od away from the transom To lower the bow trim in move the rod to ward the transom Make test runs with the trim set to different an gles to find the position that works best for your boat and operatin...

Page 43: ...t the bow is greatly increased heightening the danger of bow steering and making opera tion difficult and dangerous TIP Depending on the type of boat the outboard motor trim angle may have little effe...

Page 44: ...of the top cowling with one hand and tilt the engine up fully 6 Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket Or the tilt support bar will turn to the lock position automatically NOTICE Do not us...

Page 45: ...n cause the outboard motor to lift out of the water increasing the chance of acci dent and personal injury NOTICE ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lowe...

Page 46: ...ges with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa ter Cruising in muddy turbid or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you u...

Page 47: ...re it in the tilt position The outboard motor should be trailered and stored in the normal running position If there is insufficient road clearance in this position then trailer the outboard motor in...

Page 48: ...p cowling and si lencer cover 4 Install the outboard motor on the test tank 5 Fill the tank with fresh water to above the level of the anti cavitation plate NOTICE If the fresh water level is below th...

Page 49: ...aning the outboard motor After use wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water Flush the cooling sys tem with fresh water EMU28460 Checking painted surface of motor Check the motor for sc...

Page 50: ...ance interval guidelines The service intervals provided in the Mainte nance Chart were developed based upon typical use that includes operating at varied speeds with sufficient time for engine warm up...

Page 51: ...ch you may carry out yourself The symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer Item Actions Initial Every 20 hours 3 months 100 hours 1 year 300 hours 3 years 500 hours 5 years Anode...

Page 52: ...er from the cooling water pilot hole Inspection Throttle link throttle ca ble throttle pick up tim ing Inspection adjustment or replacement as nec essary Thermostat Inspection or replace ment as neces...

Page 53: ...Maintenance 47 EMU28932 Greasing Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease 9 9 15 U63V1EE0 book Page 47 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 54: ...fire EWM00561 3 Be sure to use the specified spark plug otherwise the engine may not operate properly Before fitting the spark plug measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge replace it if...

Page 55: ...3 Checking wiring and connectors Check that each connector is engaged se curely Check that each ground lead is properly se cured EMU32112 Checking propeller WARNING EWM01881 You could be seriously inj...

Page 56: ...o the propeller shaft 2 Install the spacer if equipped thrust washer washer if equipped and pro peller on the propeller shaft NOTICE Be sure to install the thrust washer before installing the propelle...

Page 57: ...dealer ECM01900 TIP If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is equipped remove all metal particles from the screw before installing it Always use new gaskets Do not reuse the removed gaskets 4 Remove the o...

Page 58: ...lt in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or ex plosion hazard Dispose of old gasoline according to lo cal regulations 1 Empty the fuel tank into an approved con tainer 2 Pour a small amount of s...

Page 59: ...ult a Yamaha dealer for replacement of external anodes NOTICE ECM00720 Do not paint anodes as this would render them ineffective TIP Inspect ground leads attached to external an odes on equipped model...

Page 60: ...neutral Engine will not start starter operates Q Is fuel tank empty A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel contaminated or stale A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel filter clogged A Clea...

Page 61: ...pen air vent screw Q Is choke knob pulled out A Return to home position Q Is motor angle too high A Return to normal operating position Q Is carburetor clogged A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is...

Page 62: ...eds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing A Remove foreign matter and clean lower unit Q Is fuel system obstructed A Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth er obstructions in fuel syst...

Page 63: ...the outboard motor hits an object in the wa ter follow the procedure below 1 Stop the engine immediately 2 Inspect the control system and all compo nents for damage Also inspect the boat for damage 3...

Page 64: ...e ignition coil spark plug wire spark plug cap or other electrical components when starting or operating the motor You could get an electrical shock EMU29562 Emergency starting engine 1 Remove the top...

Page 65: ...di ately take it to a Yamaha dealer Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate ly NOTICE Do not attempt to run the out board motor until it has been completely inspected ECM00401 U63V1EE0 boo...

Page 66: ...r information 60 EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY U63V1EE0 book Page 60 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o...

Page 67: ...Consumer information 61 U63V1EE0 book Page 61 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 68: ...Consumer information 62 U63V1EE0 book Page 62 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 69: ...formation 63 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA U63V1EE0 book Page 63 Tuesday March 3 2009 10 50 AM 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t...

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