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EMU33912

Contents of labels

The above warning labels mean as follows.

WARNING

EWM01691

Emergency starting does not have start-
in-gear protection. Ensure shift control is
in neutral before starting engine.

WARNING

EWM01681

●

Keep hands, hair, and clothing away
from rotating parts while the engine is
running.

●

Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.

WARNING

EWM01671

●

Read Owner’s Manuals and labels.

●

Wear an approved personal flotation de-
vice (PFD).

●

Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
your PFD, arm, or leg so the engine
stops if you accidentally leave the helm,
which could prevent a runaway boat.

ZMU05697

U63V2DE0.book Page 6 Monday, February 22, 2010 9:00 AM

Summary of Contents for 9.9F

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL 9 9F 15F 63V 28199 2D E0 U63V2DE0 book Page 1 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 2: ...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 U63V2DE0 book Page 1 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 3: ...discrepancies between your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please con sult your Yamaha dealer To ensure long product life Yamaha recom mends that you use the product and perform the specified periodic inspections and mainte nance by correctly following the instructions in the owner s manual Any damage resulting from neglect of these instructions is not cov e...

Page 4: ...requirements 10 Fuel requirements 10 Gasoline 10 Muddy or acidic water 10 Anti fouling paint 11 Motor disposal requirements 11 Emergency equipment 11 Components 12 Components diagram 12 Fuel tank 12 Fuel joint 13 Fuel gauge 13 Fuel tank cap 13 Air vent screw 13 Tiller handle 13 Gear shift lever 13 Throttle grip 13 Throttle indicator 14 Throttle friction adjuster 14 Engine shut off cord lanyard and...

Page 5: ...ilt models 35 Cruising in other conditions 36 Maintenance 37 Transporting and storing outboard motor 37 Clamp screw mounting models 37 Storing outboard motor 38 Procedure 38 Lubrication 39 Cleaning the outboard motor 39 Checking painted surface of outboard motor 39 Periodic maintenance 39 Replacement parts 40 Severe operating conditions 40 Maintenance chart 1 41 Maintenance chart 2 42 Greasing 43 ...

Page 6: ...he boat from running away under 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 to leave the helm while the boat is moving Do not at tach the cord to clothing that could tear loose or route the cord where it could become en tangled preventing it from f...

Page 7: ...s in neutral Stop the engine 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 positioned properly before accelerating and when operating above an idle speed Standing or sitting in non designated loca tions may result in being thrown either over boar...

Page 8: ...ottle and turn in anoth er direction EMU33790 Weather Stay informed about the weather Check weather forecasts before boating Avoid boat ing in hazardous weather EMU33880 Passenger training Make sure at least one other passenger is trained to operate the boat in the event of an emergency EMU33890 Boating safety publications Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information ca...

Page 9: ...board 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 motor is sto len EMU25213 C Tick label Engines affixed with this label conform to cer tain portion s of the Australian Radio Com munications Act 1 Outboard motor serial number location 1 C Tick label location ZMU01697 U63V2DE0 book Page 4 Monday Febr...

Page 10: ... manuals supplied with the boat Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat If you need any additional information contact your Yamaha dealer EMU33832 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements 9 9F 15F ZMU06037 1 2 3 U63V2DE0 book Page 5 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 11: ...air and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 3 WARNING EWM01671 Read Owner s Manuals and labels Wear an approved personal flotation de vice PFD Attach engine shut off cord lanyard to your PFD arm or leg so the engine stops if you accidentally leave the helm which could prevent a runaway boat 1 2 3 ZM...

Page 12: ...ning Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard Remote control lever gear shift lever operat ing direction dual direction Engine start Engine cranking ZMU05696 ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 ZMU05667 ZMU05668 U63V2DE0 book Page 7 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 13: ...5000 r min 15 HP 5000 r min 9 9FMH 7 3 kW 5000 r min 9 9 HP 5000 r min Idle speed in neutral 750 50 r min Engine 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 BR7HS 10 Spark plug gap 0 9 1 0 mm 0 035 0 039 in Control system Tiller handle Starting system Manual starter Starting carburetion system Choke valve Alternator output ...

Page 14: ...attery cannot be connected to models that do not have a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator If you 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 of the bat tery significantly Install an optional Rectifier Regulator or use accessories rated to withstand...

Page 15: ...alcohol free see Gasohol gas oline whenever 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 performance or engine dam age Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gasohol con taining ethanol E10 an...

Page 16: ...e corrosion EMU36341 Motor disposal requirements Never illegally discard dump the motor Yamaha recommends consulting the dealer about discarding the motor EMU36352 Emergency equipment Keep the following items onboard in case there is trouble with the outboard motor A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers pliers wrenches including metric sizes and electrical tape Waterproof flashlight with extra batt...

Page 17: ...d fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com 1 Top cowling 2 Cowling lock lever 3 Cooling water pilot hole 4 Tilt lock lever 5 Manual starter handle 6 Gear shift lever 7 Engine stop button Engine shut off switch 8 Tiller handle 9 Throttle friction adjuster 10 Clamp screw 11 Carrying handle 12 2 pin connector 13 Choke knob 14 Restraint cable attachment 15 Clamp bracket 16 T...

Page 18: ...unterclockwise EMU25860 Air vent screw This screw is on the fuel tank cap To loosen the screw turn it counterclockwise EMU25912 Tiller handle To change direction move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary EMU25923 Gear shift lever Move the gear shift lever forward to engage the forward gear or rearward to engage the reverse gear EMU25941 Throttle grip The throttle grip is on the till...

Page 19: ...er to maintain the desired throttle set ting EMU25994 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 operator s clothing or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the cord will pull out the clip stopping ignition to the engine This will prevent the boat...

Page 20: ... starter handle is used to crank and start the engine EMU26122 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be set according to operator preference An ad justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel bracket 1 Cord 2 Clip 3 Engine shut off switch 1 Use to start a hot engine 2 Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a warm engine 3 ...

Page 21: ...d to prevent the outboard motor 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 position EMU26333 Tilt support bar The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor in the tilted up position NOTICE ECM01660 Do not use the tilt support bar when traile ring the...

Page 22: ...lamp bracket bar NOTICE ECM00080 Place the tilt lock lever in the lock position while using the carrying handle Other wise the lower unit could fall to the ground while carrying the motor EMU26410 2 pin connector AC 12 V 40 60 80W power is delivered through this connector When using it keep in mind the following points Use a genuine Yamaha connector Use lighting equipment only Connect lighting equ...

Page 23: ...ging circuit For details on the cable connections consult your Yamaha dealer TIP Do not use the 2 pin connector while charg ing The battery will not be charged If you need to use lighting equipment while charging the battery connect it to the bat tery not to the 2 pin connector U63V2DE0 book Page 18 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 24: ...on experienced in proper outboard 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 boats mount the outboard motor on the cen terline keel line of the boat EMU26925 Mounting height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the water resistance drag of the b...

Page 25: ...f the outboard motor see page 31 EMU26973 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 check the clamp screws for tightness during operation of the out board motor because they could become loose due to engine vibration WARNING Loose clamp screws ...

Page 26: ... used they must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se curely After tightening test run the engine and check their tightness EWM00651 U63V2DE0 book Page 21 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 27: ...three quarter throttle approximately 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 hours Run the engine at any speed However avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time 5 After the first 10 hours Operate the engine normally Use t...

Page 28: ...Check for fuel leaks Check for fuel 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 EMU37321 Checking the fuel filter Check that the fuel filter is clean and free of water If any water is found in the fuel or if a significant amount of debris is found the fuel tank should be checked and cleaned...

Page 29: ... the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands If the top cowling is loose have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer EMU27234 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27248 Filling fuel for portable tank WARNING EWM01830 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam mable and explosive Always refuel ac cording to this procedure to reduce the risk of fire and explosion Gasoline is poisonous and can cau...

Page 30: ...he filler cap securely 10 Wipe up any spilled gasoline 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 Use a thoroughly blended fuel oil mix ture If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed or if the mixing ratio is incorrect the fol lowing problems could occ...

Page 31: ...ly 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 be released Gaso line is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and explosive Refrain from smoking and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw This product emits exhaust gases which contain car...

Page 32: ...e firm During engine operation place the tank horizontally 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 any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you EMU27532 Manual start models WARNING EWM01840 Failure to attached engine shut o...

Page 33: ...her end of the cord into the 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 starting When the engine has fully warmed up replace the choke knob back in to its home position TIP It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine If the c...

Page 34: ...ooling water passag es 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 overheating and serious damage could occur Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked Consult your Yamaha dealer if th...

Page 35: ...idle speed may be higher than normal High idle speed 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 firmly and crisply for ward for forward gear or backward for re verse gear Be sure to check that the tilt lock lever is in the lock down position if equi...

Page 36: ...ngine first let it cool off for 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 comes to a complete stop 2 After stopping the engine tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed position if equipped 3 D...

Page 37: ...e the bow trim out move the rod 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 operating conditions WARNING EWM00400 Stop the engine before adjusting the trim angle Use care to avoid being pinched when removing or installing the rod Use caution when trying a...

Page 38: ... 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 effect on the trim of the boat when operating EMU27935 Tilting up and down If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows the outboard motor should be tilted up to protect...

Page 39: ...r if equipped 5 Hold the rear 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 use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The out board motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the norm...

Page 40: ...se Too much reverse thrust can 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 lower unit is above the surface of the water when set ting up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage from overheat ing can result EMU32741 Procedure 1 Place...

Page 41: ...flush the cooling water passages 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 use the optional chromium plated water pump kit see page 10 if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in it such as muddy or turbid clou...

Page 42: ...osition NOTICE ECM02440 When storing the outboard motor for pro longed time fuel must be drained from the fuel tank The deteriorated fuel could clog the fuel line causing engine start difficulty or malfunction When storing or transporting the outboard motor make sure to follow the procedure list ed below Disconnect the fuel line from the outboard motor Tighten the fuel tank cap and its air vent sc...

Page 43: ...see page 39 2 Disconnect the fuel line from the motor or shut off the fuel cock if equipped 3 Remove the engine top cowling and si lencer cover Remove the propeller 4 Install the outboard motor on the test tank Fill the tank with fresh water to above the level of the anti cavitation plate NOTICE If the fresh water level is below the level of the anti cavitation plate or if the water supply is insu...

Page 44: ... storage fogging the engine with oil is recommended Contact your Yamaha dealer for information about fogging oil and procedures for your engine EMU28451 Cleaning the outboard motor After use wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water Flush the cooling sys tem with fresh water EMU28461 Checking painted surface of outboard motor Check the outboard motor for scratches nicks or flaking p...

Page 45: ...ng conditions Severe operating conditions involve one or more of the following types of operation on a regular basis Operating continuously at or near maxi mum engine speed rpm for many hours Operating continuously at a low engine speed rpm for many hours Operating without sufficient time for engine to warm up and cool down Frequent quick acceleration and decelera tion Frequent shifting Frequently...

Page 46: ...ol indicates the check ups which 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 s external Inspection or replace ment as necessary Anode s cylinder head thermostat cov er Inspection or replace ment as necessary Anodes exhaust cover cooling water pass...

Page 47: ...t as necessary Water 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 necessary Cooling water inlet Inspection Main switch stop switch choke switch Inspection or replace ment as necessary Wire harness connec tions wire coupler con nections Inspection or rep...

Page 48: ...Maintenance 43 EMU28943 Greasing Yamaha grease A water resistant grease Yamaha grease D corrosion resistant grease for propeller shaft 9 9F 15F U63V2DE0 book Page 43 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 49: ...uld lead to explo sion or 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 out of spec ification 4 When fitting the plug wipe off any dirt from the threads and then screw it in to the correct torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available when you a...

Page 50: ...qualified mechanic EMU29114 Inspecting wiring and connectors Inspect that each connector is engaged se curely Inspect that each ground lead is properly secured EMU32112 Checking propeller WARNING EWM01881 You could be seriously injured if the en gine accidentally starts when you are near the propeller Before inspecting remov ing or installing the propeller place the shift control in neutral turn t...

Page 51: ...or a corro sion resistant grease to the propeller shaft 2 Install the spacer if equipped thrust washer washer if equipped and pro peller on the propeller shaft NOTICE Make sure to install the thrust washer before installing the propeller Other wise the lower case and propeller boss could be damaged ECM01881 3 Install the spacer if equipped and the washer Tighten the propeller nut to the specified ...

Page 52: ...netic gear oil drain screw this can in dicate lower unit problem Consult your Yamaha 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 oil level plug and gasket to allow the oil to drain completely NOTICE Check the used gear oil after it has been drai...

Page 53: ...ipe up any spilled fuel immediately Reassemble the fuel tank carefully Im proper assembly can result 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 suitable solvent into the tank Install the cap and shake the tank Drain the solvent completely 3 Remove...

Page 54: ...e surfaces of the anodes Consult 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 models Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replacement of inter nal anodes attached to the power unit ZMU02067 U63V2DE0 book Page 49 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

Page 55: ...hift lever in gear A Shift to 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 Clean or replace filter Q Is starting procedure incorrect A See page 27 Q Has fuel pump malfunctioned A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Are spark plug s fouled or of incorr...

Page 56: ...screw on fuel tank closed A Open 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 fuel joint connection incorrect A Connect correctly Q Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is battery cable disconnected A Connect s...

Page 57: ...ith recommended type Q Are weeds 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 system Q Is fuel filter clogged A Clean or replace filter Q Is fuel contaminated or stale A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is spark plug gap incorrect A Inspect and adjust ...

Page 58: ...oard motor unsafe to operate If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa ter follow the procedure below 1 Stop the engine immediately 2 Check the control system and all compo nents for damage Also check the boat for damage 3 Whether damage is found or not return to the nearest harbor slowly and careful ly 4 Have a Yamaha dealer check the out board motor before operating it again EMU29533 Starte...

Page 59: ...ne is running Do not touch the 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 cowling 2 Remove the start in gear protection ca ble from the starter if equipped 3 Remove the starter flywheel cover after removing the bolt s 4 Prepare the engine for s...

Page 60: ...board motor is submerged immedi 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 U63V2DE0 book Page 55 Monday February 22 2010 9 00 AM ...

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