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OWNER’S MANUAL

F200
LF200

LIT-18626-11-21

6DV-28199-33-E0

U6DV33E0.book Page 1 Monday, December 14, 2015 2:50 PM

2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for F200 2015

Page 1: ...l carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL F200 LF200 LIT 18626 11 21 6DV 28199 33 E0 U6DV33E0 book Page 1 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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: ...s anomalies congénitales et des troubles de la reproduction 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 U6DV33E0 book Page 1 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 3: ...ween your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer To ensure long product life Yamaha recom mends that you use the product and perform the specified periodic inspections and main tenance by correctly following the instruc tions in the owner s manual Any damage resulting from neglect of these instructions is not covered by warranty So...

Page 4: ... Key number 10 EC Declaration of Conformity DoC 10 CE Marking 10 Compliance mark and manufactured date label 11 Read manuals and labels 12 Warning labels 12 Specifications and requirements 15 Specifications 15 Installation requirements 16 Boat horsepower rating 16 Mounting outboard motor 16 Digital electronic control requirements 16 Battery requirements 17 Battery specifications 17 Propeller selec...

Page 5: ...al Electronic Control alert 48 Overheat alert 48 Low oil pressure alert 49 Water separator alert 50 Installation 51 Installation 51 Mounting the outboard motor 51 Operation 53 First time operation 53 Filling engine oil 53 Breaking in engine 53 Getting to know your boat 53 Checks before starting engine 54 Fuel level 54 Removing top cowling 54 Fuel system 54 Controls 55 Engine shut off cord lanyard ...

Page 6: ...dle speed 81 Changing engine oil 81 Inspecting wiring and connectors 85 Inspecting propeller 85 Removing propeller 86 Installing propeller 86 Changing gear oil 87 Inspecting and replacing anode s 89 Checking battery for electric start models 89 Connecting the battery 90 Disconnecting the battery 91 Trouble Recovery 92 Troubleshooting 92 Temporary action in emergency 95 Impact damage 95 Running sin...

Page 7: ...and tilt Body parts can be crushed between the mo tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Keep body parts out of this area at all times Be sure no one is in this area before operating the power trim and tilt mechanism The power trim and tilt switches operate even when the main switch is off Keep people be away from the switches whenever working around the motor Never get unde...

Page 8: ...rsonal flotation devices PFDs Have an approved PFD on board for every occupant Yamaha recommends that you must wear a PFD whenever boating At a mi nimum children and non swimmers should always wear PFDs and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazard ous boating conditions EMU33732 People in the water Always watch carefully for people in the wa ter such as swimmers skiers or divers...

Page 9: ...w to file a Boating Accident Report with their boating law enforcement agency if their boat is in volved in any of the following accidents 1 There is loss of life or probable loss of life 2 There is personal injury that requires medical attention beyond first aid 3 There is property damage to boats or other property over a certain amount 4 There is complete loss of a boat Contact local law enforce...

Page 10: ...ernational Rules of the Road The rules presented in the following section are con densed and have been provided for your convenience only Contact the U S Coast Guard the National Association of State Boating Law Administra tors or your local Power Squadron for a com plete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat EMU44740 Boating organizations The following organizatio...

Page 11: ...ion When you maintain your direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you Give way vessel The vessel that does not have the right of way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand On vessel Normally you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right of way You should slow down or change directions brief ly and p...

Page 12: ...e starboard right side must keep out of the way of the other If the other vessel is on your right you must keep out of its way you are the Give Way vessel If the other vessel is on your port left side remember that you should maintain course and direction provid ed the other vessel gives you the right of way as it should Overtaking If you are passing another vessel you are the Give Way vessel This...

Page 13: ...oys and other markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes colors num bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigat ing in a particular direction The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspec tive of being entered from seaward the b...

Page 14: ...Safety information 8 ZMU01708 U6DV33E0 book Page 8 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 15: ...n the label attached to the digital electronic control box Record your digital electronic control serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in newly connecting the digital electronic control to the outboard motor TIP Consult your Yamaha dealer if you have any questions concerning the digital electronic control serial number 1 Outboard motor serial number location 1 Serial number 2 Model n...

Page 16: ...h conformed outboard motor accompa nied with EC DoC EC DoC contains the fol lowing information Name of Engine Manufacture Model name Product code of model Approved model code Code of conformed directives EMU38995 CE Marking This label is affixed to outboard motors that conform to European regulations Outboard motors affixed with this CE mark ing conform with the directives of 2006 42 EC 94 25 EC 2...

Page 17: ...nts of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Manufactured date The manufactured date is stamped on the la bel for the engines that conform to the regu lations for U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA The models that manufac tured exclusively for the Oceanian countries may not have manufactured date on the la bel 1 Compliance mark and manufactured date label location 1 Regulato...

Page 18: ...he boat Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat If you need any additional information contact your Yamaha dealer EMU33836 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements 2 1 3 ZMU07865 U6DV33E0 book Page 12 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 19: ...ation 2 WARNING EWM01672 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 EMU33851 Other labels 6EE G2794 40 6EE H1994 40 1 2 6EE G2794 50 6EE H1994 50 ZMU06191 3 ZMU05710 U6DV33E0 book Page 13 Monday December 14 2015 2 ...

Page 20: ...bols mean as follows Notice Warning Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard ZMU05696 ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 U6DV33E0 book Page 14 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 21: ...mote steering Starting system Electric starter Starting carburetion system Fuel injection Valve clearance IN cold engine 0 17 0 24 mm 0 0067 0 0094 in Valve clearance EX cold engine 0 31 0 38 mm 0 0122 0 0150 in Battery rating CCA SAE 680 1150 A Battery rating MCA ABYC 770 1370 A Battery rating RC SAE 160 minutes Battery rating CCA EN 640 1080 A Battery rating 20HR IEC 80 Ah Maximum generator outp...

Page 22: ... the outboard mo tor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling loss of control or fire hazards Because the outboard motor is very heavy special equipment and training is required to mount it safely Your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the outboard motor using correct equipment and complete rigging instructions For further information see page 51 E...

Page 23: ...does not meet the specified capacity If a battery that does not meet specifications is used the electric system could perform poor ly or be overloaded causing electric system damage Do not use a battery which exceeds the maximum CCA rating If the batteries are used in parallel circuit use new bat teries of the same type and make sure that the total battery rating never ex ceed the maximum CCA rati...

Page 24: ...commended engine speed range when carrying lighter loads Yamaha recommends to use a propeller suit able for the Shift Dampener System SDS For further information consult your Yamaha dealer To check the propeller see page 85 EMU36313 Counter rotation models Standard outboard motors rotate clockwise Counter rotation models rotate counterclock wise and are typically used in multiple motor setups On c...

Page 25: ...ds that you switch to a recognized high quality brand of gaso line such as a gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline North America only NOTICE Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in un scheduled maintenance fuel system dam age and internal engine damage ECM04480 For North America Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 4M FC W or 4 stroke outboard motor oil Reco...

Page 26: ...properties that may cause boat fuel system problems Ethanol is a strong solvent cleaning agent that can clean gum and varnish deposits from a boat s fuel system particularly in older boats as well as tanks and pipes used in gasoline distribution These re leased deposits contaminate the fuel and can cause problems such as clogged fuel filters carburetors or fuel injectors which could result in engi...

Page 27: ...to fresh gasoline will help protect the fuel system from varnishing while helping to keep the gasoline s octane level from decreasing excessively during storage Other additives may also be available on the market that may have varying degrees of ef fectiveness Consult your Yamaha dealer concerning what may work best for the local ly available gasoline and environmental con ditions EMU36881 Muddy o...

Page 28: ...uding metric sizes and electrical tape Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries An extra engine shut off cord lanyard with clip Spare parts such as an extra set of spark plugs Consult your Yamaha dealer for details EMU25223 Emission control information EMU25232 This engine conforms to U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations for mari ne SI engines See the label affixed to your engine ...

Page 29: ...rsonal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission standards Engines meet ing these standards have 20 lower emis sions than One Star Low Emission engines EMU40351 Three Stars Ultra Low Emission The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marin...

Page 30: ...and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards Engines meeting these standards have 90 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines ZMU05663 U6DV33E0 book Page 24 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 31: ...der from dealer 6 4 3 10 2 1 7 9 2 5 8 ZMU07738 1 Top cowling 2 Cowling lock lever 3 Clamp bracket 4 Power trim and tilt unit 5 Anode 6 Flushing device 7 Anti cavitation plate 8 Trim tab anode 9 Propeller 10 Cooling water inlet U6DV33E0 book Page 25 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 32: ...tick 3 Cowling lock lever 4 Power trim and tilt switch 5 Oil level plug 6 Oil filler cap 7 Fuse box 8 Fuel filter 9 Cooling water inlet 10 Gear oil drain screw U6DV33E0 book Page 26 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 33: ...ontrol single type 2 Switch panel for use with single type 3 Digital electronic control twin type 4 Switch panel for use with twin type 5 Start Stop switch panel for use with twin ty pe 6 All Start Stop switch panel for use with twin type 7 Yamaha Security System Y COP U6DV33E0 book Page 27 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 34: ...nsult your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha Security System which pro tects against theft consists of the receiver and remote control transmitters The Yamaha Security System is available from your Yamaha dealer For details consult your Yamaha dealer SET MODE SET MODE SET MENU CANCEL ZMU08526 4 3 1 2 1 6Y8 Multifunction tachometer 2 6Y8 Multifunction speed fuel meter 3 6YC Multifunction meter 4 6Y9 Multifu...

Page 35: ...em is in the operating state Lights Operation of both shift and throttle possible Blinks when the gear shift is in neutral only Shift not operable Only throttle op eration available Off Shift and throttle not operable 1 Control lever 2 Digital electronic control active indicator 3 Digital electronic control alert indicator 4 Free throttle switch 5 Throttle friction adjuster 6 Power trim and tilt s...

Page 36: ...ontrol for twin type has the function of automatically synchronizing the engine speeds of both engines of the port and starboard sides EMU35003 Free throttle switch In neutral keep this switch pressed move the control lever forward and release the switch after the digital electronic control ac tive indicator starts blinking While the indica tor blinks you can open or close the throttle This can al...

Page 37: ...ward and reverse normally EMU35252 Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to movement of the control lever and can be set according to operator preference To increase resistance turn the adjuster clockwise To decrease resistance turn the adjuster counterclockwise WARNING EWM01771 If the friction is too small the control le ver could move freely and cause an ac...

Page 38: ...g it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cord during nor mal operation Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control Also without engine power the boat could slow rapidly This could cause peo ple and objects in the boat to be thrown forward EWM00123 EMU41552 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition system its operation is described below off With the main switch...

Page 39: ...ll engines to start or turn off EMU35154 Power trim and tilt switch on digital electronic control The power trim and tilt system adjusts the outboard motor angle in relation to the tran som Pressing the switch up trims the outboard motor up and then tilts it up Press ing the switch down tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down When the switch is released the outboard motor will stop in its ...

Page 40: ...rd and could distract the operator increasing the risk of collision with another boat or an obstacle EMU35161 Power trim and tilt switches twin ty pe The power trim and tilt system adjusts the outboard motor angle in relation to the tran som Pushing the switch up trims the outboard motor up and then tilts it up Press ing the switch down tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down When the swit...

Page 41: ... side A in the figure If the boat tends to veer to the right starboard side turn the trim tab end to the starboard side B in the figure NOTICE ECM00841 The trim tab also serves as an anode to protect the engine from electrochemical corrosion Never paint the trim tab as it will become ineffective as an anode EMU26342 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt model To keep the outboard motor in the...

Page 42: ...or using a garden hose and tap water For in structions on using the flushing device see page 73 EMU40823 Fuel filter The fuel filter functions to remove foreign ma terial and separate water from the fuel If wa ter separated from the fuel exceeds a specific volume the alert system will activate For fur ther information see page 50 TIP Adding an in line 10 micron fuel filter has been shown to greatl...

Page 43: ...nts 37 dealer for information about Yamaha 10 mi cron fuel filters if your boat does not have one U6DV33E0 book Page 37 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 44: ... goes off when warming up is finished EMU41661 Engine synchronization indicator In twin types this display appears while the engines are under engine synchronization control It goes off when engine synchroniza tion control is released 1 Directional keypad 2 Set button 3 Cancel button 4 Menu button 5 Display 1 Shift position display 2 Yamaha Security System indicator optional 3 Engine warm up indic...

Page 45: ...nue to run the engine if the overheat alert indicator blinks Serious engine damage will occur Do not continue to operate the engine if an alert device has activated Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem can not be located and corrected EMU41691 Low oil pressure alert If the engine oil pressure drops too low the pop up window will appear Press the set button to change to normal display and the ...

Page 46: ...o normal display and the water sep arator alert indicator will start to blink Stop the engine immediately and see page 95 of this manual to drain the water from the fuel filter Get back to the port soon and con sult a Yamaha dealer immediately NOTICE ECM00911 Gasoline mixed with water could cause damage to the engine EMU41721 Low battery voltage alert The pop up window will be displayed if the bat...

Page 47: ...displayed on the multi function display can be changed For infor mation on other settings or changing the displayed optional items see the operation manual included with the 6YC Multifunction meter This manual mainly covers the alert display of the 6YC Multifunction meter See the follow ing sections for information about the display and indicators ZMU07253 ZMU07254 1 Multifunction display 2 Direct...

Page 48: ... ECM00921 In such an event the engine will not oper ate properly Consult a Yamaha dealer im mediately Low battery voltage alert If the battery voltage drops the pop up win dow will appear 1 Yamaha Security System indicator optional 2 Engine trouble alert indicator 3 Low battery voltage alert indicator 4 Water separator alert indicator 5 Low oil pressure alert indicator 6 Overheat alert indicator 1...

Page 49: ...lert indicator will start to blink Stop the engine immediately and see page 95 of this manual to drain the water from the fuel filter Get back to the port soon and con sult a Yamaha dealer immediately NOTICE ECM00911 Gasoline mixed with water could cause damage to the engine Low oil pressure alert If the engine oil pressure drops too low the pop up window will appear The engine speed will automati...

Page 50: ... window will appear The engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r min To return to the normal display Push the SET set button and the over heat alert indicator will start to blink Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the overheat device has activat ed Check the cooling water inlet for clog ging NOTICE ECM01594 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat alert i...

Page 51: ...yed information see the operation manual includ ed with the 6Y8 Multifunction meter This manual mainly covers the alert display of the 6Y8 Multifunction tachometer See the following sections for information about the alert indicators 1 Set button 2 Mode button 1 Tachometer 2 Trim meter 3 Multifunction display SET MODE 2 1 ZMU08407 1 2 3 ZMU08408 1 Set button 2 Mode button 1 Speedometer 2 Fuel mete...

Page 52: ...o the engine Engine trouble alert indicator If the engine malfunctions while cruising the engine trouble alert indicator will start to blink Get back to the port soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immediately NOTICE ECM00921 In such an event the engine will not oper ate properly Consult a Yamaha dealer im mediately 1 Yamaha Security System indicator optional 2 Water separator alert indicator 3 Engin...

Page 53: ...gine if an alert device has activated Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem can not be located and corrected Low oil pressure alert indicator If the engine oil pressure drops too low the low oil pressure alert indicator will start to blink and the engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r min Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the low oil pressure alert indica ...

Page 54: ... to the port soon and have a Yamaha dealer inspect or repair the outboard motor EMU41924 Overheat alert This engine has an overheat alert device If the engine temperature rises too high the alert device will activate The engine speed will automatically de crease to about 2000 r min The overheat alert indicator of the 6Y8 Multifunction Tachometer will light or blink The pop up window will appear on...

Page 55: ... activated stop the engine and tilt the outboard motor up to check the cooling water inlet for clogging If the alert system has still activated tilt the overheated outboard motor up and return to the port EMU41934 Low oil pressure alert If the oil pressure drops too low the alert de vice will activate The engine speed will automatically de crease to about 2000 r min The low oil pressure alert indi...

Page 56: ...om the fuel exceeds a specific volume the alert system will activate The water separator alert indicator of the 6Y8 Multifunction Tachometer will come on or blink The pop up window will appear on the Multi Display The buzzer will sound intermittently when the control lever is in the neutral position If the alert system has activated stop the en gine immediately and see page 95 of this manual to dr...

Page 57: ...ard motor on the cen terline keel line of the boat For twin engine boats mount the outboard motors equidis tant from the centerline Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for fur ther information on determining the proper mounting location EMU26936 Mounting height boat bottom The mounting height of your outboard motor affects its efficiency and reliability If it is mounted too high propel...

Page 58: ...w of water such as the design or condition of the boat or ac cessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers can create air borne water spray while the boat is cruising If the outboard motor is oper ated continuously in the presence of air borne water spray enough water could enter the engine through the air intake opening in the top cowling to cause se vere engine damage Remove the ...

Page 59: ...2 EMU41223 Procedure for breaking in engine Your new engine requires a period of 10 hours break in so that mating surfaces of moving parts wear in evenly Operate the engine in the water under load in gear with a propeller installed for 10 hours as follows When breaking in the engine avoid extended idling rough water and crowded areas 1 For the 1st hour of operation Operate the engine at varying sp...

Page 60: ... bottom cowling To remove the top cowling pull the cowling lock levers and lift up the top cowling EMU36443 Fuel system WARNING EWM00061 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma ble and explosive Keep away from sparks cigarettes flames or other sources of ig nition WARNING EWM00911 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found the fuel ...

Page 61: ... and each le ver should return completely to the idle po sition EMU40363 Engine shut off cord lanyard Check the engine shut off cord and clip for damage such as cuts breaks and wear EMU40994 Engine oil 1 Place the outboard motor in a vertical position not tilted NOTICE If the out board motor is not level the oil level indicated on the oil dipstick may not be accurate ECM01862 2 Remove the oil dips...

Page 62: ...e rubber seal for damage If the rubber seal is damaged have it replaced by a Yamaha dealer 2 Check that the rubber seal is seated all the way around the bottom cowling 3 Check that all of the cowling lock levers are pulled outward 4 Align the 3 protrusions on the top cowl ing with the corresponding holders on the bottom cowling and then place the top cowling on the bottom cowling 1 Oil dipstick 2 ...

Page 63: ...rts can be crushed between the motor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Be sure no one is near the outboard mo tor before performing this check 1 Check the power trim and tilt unit for any sign of oil leaks 2 Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches on the digital electronic control and engine bottom cowling if equipped to check that all switches work 3 Tilt the outb...

Page 64: ...thly EMU36585 Battery Check the battery s charge If your boat is equipped with a Yamaha digital speedome ter the voltmeter and low battery alert func tions will help you monitor the battery s charge A battery in good condition will pro vide a minimum of 12 volts Check that the battery connections are clean secure and covered by insulating covers The electrical connections of the battery and cables...

Page 65: ...e a portable container to store and dispense fuel only use a locally ap proved GASOLINE container 6 Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening or funnel to help prevent electrostatic sparks 7 Fill the fuel tank but do not overfill WARNING Do not overfill Otherwise fuel can expand and overflow if the temperature increases EWM02611 8 Tighten the fuel tank cap securely 9 Wipe up any spilled gasoline...

Page 66: ...tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become entangled preventing it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control Also without engine power the boat could slow rapidly This could cau se people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward 1 Place the control lever in neutral TIP The start in gear...

Page 67: ...ton press the button to start the engine The indicator for the starting engine will come on When starting the engine using the Start Stop button on the All Start Stop switch panel press the button to start the all engines TIP When the main switch is turned to start with the clip removed from the en gine shut off switch the buzzer will sound For twin type if the clip is removed from the engine shut...

Page 68: ...tightly moored and without applying throttle confirm that the engine shifts smoothly into forward and reverse and back to neutral EMU41821 Stop switches Perform the following procedure to check that the main switch and engine shut off switch operate properly Check that the engine stops when the main switch is turned to the off position or press the Start Stop button Check that the engine stops whe...

Page 69: ...mage the shift mechanism Do not shift into reverse while traveling at planing speeds Loss of control boat swamping or damage to the boat could occur The boat is not equipped with a separate braking system Water resistance stops it af ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle The stopping distance varies depending on gross weight water surface conditions and wind direction EMU30881 Trolling EMU4...

Page 70: ...the troll ing speed cannot be decreased below the specified engine idle speed EMU27822 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine 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 EMU41912 Procedure for stopping engine 1 The engine can be turned off either by pressing the Start Stop button or by turning th...

Page 71: ...oat engine and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed EMU27889 Adjusting trim angle Power trim and tilt WARNING EWM00754 Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when adjusting the trim an gle Body parts can be crushed between the motor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Use caution when t...

Page 72: ...f the boat too high in the water Performance and econ omy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more air drag Excessive trim out can also cause the propeller to ventilate which reduces per formance further and the boat may por poise hop in the water which could throw the operator and passengers overboard Bow Down Too much trim in causes the boat to plow throu...

Page 73: ...d the clamp bracket when the outboard mo tor is trimmed or tilted NOTICE ECM00993 Before tilting the outboard motor follow the procedure under Stopping engine in this chapter Never tilt the outboard motor while the engine is running Se vere damage from overheating can re sult To prevent the cooling water passages from becoming frozen when the ambi ent temperature is 5 C 41 F or below tilt the outb...

Page 74: ...d in the normal running position use an addi tional support device to secure it in the tilt position For more detailed in formation see page 71 ECM01642 4 Once the outboard motor is supported with the tilt support lever press the pow er trim and tilt switch down to re tract the trim rods NOTICE Make sure that the trim rods retracts completely during mooring This protects the rods from marine growt...

Page 75: ...ially to allow operation in shallow water NOTICE ECM02361 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 EMU35237 Procedure for power trim and tilt models 1 Place the control lever in neutral 1 Tilt support lever 1 ZMU07770 Z...

Page 76: ... in other minerals flush the cool ing system with fresh water to minimize cor rosion and clogging of the cooling water passages with deposits Also rinse the exte rior of the outboard motor with fresh water Operating in water containing mud sand silt debris or vegetation Mud sand silt debris and vegetation in the water may restrict water flow into the cooling water inlet covers or clog internal wat...

Page 77: ...utboard motor in the tilt position using a motor support device such as a transom saver bar Consult your Yamaha dealer for further details When the outboard motor is tilted prolonged time for mooring or trailering the boat close the fuel valve EMU35412 Storing outboard motor When storing your Yamaha outboard motor for prolonged periods of time 2 months or longer several important procedures must b...

Page 78: ...of the outboard motor using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray water into the air intake ECM01841 For further information see page 74 2 Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer Conditioner Plus to each gallon of fu el TIP The use of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer Con ditioner Plus eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult your Yamaha dealer or other qualif...

Page 79: ... 2 Lubricate all grease fittings For further details see page 79 TIP For long term storage fogging the engine with fogging oil is recommended Contact your Yamaha dealer for information about fogging oil and procedures for your outboard motor EMU30268 Cleaning and anticorrosion measures 1 Wash down the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water and dry off com pletely NOTICE Do not spray water...

Page 80: ...r will achieve better results EMU44342 Cleaning the outboard motor When cleaning the outboard motor the top cowling must be installed 1 Wash the exterior of the outboard motor using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray water into the air intake ECM01841 2 Drain the cooling water completely out of the outboard motor Clean the body thoroughly EMU28463 Checking painted surface of outboard motor Check the ...

Page 81: ...service manual is available for purchase through your Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment necessary to perform mainte nance not covered by this owner s manual EMU28512 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality Any part of inferior quality may malfunction and the resultin...

Page 82: ...th clean water after each use The symbol 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 Page 20 hours 3 months 100 hours 1 year 300 hours 3 years 500 hours 5 years Anode s external Inspection or re placement as nec essary 89 Anode s internal 1 Inspection or re placement as nec essary Anode s inte...

Page 83: ...Impeller water pump housing Inspection or re placement as nec essary Impeller water pump housing Replacement OCV Oil Control Valve filter Replacement Power trim and tilt unit Inspection 57 Propeller propeller nut cotter pin Inspection or re placement as nec essary 85 PCV Pressure Control Valve Inspection or re placement as nec essary Spark plug s Inspection or re placement as nec essary 80 Ignitio...

Page 84: ...inlet Inspection 25 Main switch stop switch Inspection or re placement as nec essary Wire harness con nections wire cou pler connections Inspection or re placement as nec essary Yamaha Me ter gauge Inspection Item Actions Every Page 1000 hours Exhaust guide ex haust manifold Inspection or re placement as nec essary Timing belt Replacement Item Actions Initial Every Page 20 hours 3 months 100 hours...

Page 85: ...Maintenance 79 EMU41302 Greasing Yamalube Marine Grease ZMU08001 U6DV33E0 book Page 79 Monday December 14 2015 2 50 PM 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 86: ...olt that is securing the igni tion coil and then remove the ignition coil NOTICE Do not use any tools to remove or install the ignition coil Oth erwise the ignition coil coupler could be damaged ECM02331 3 Remove the spark plug WARNING When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the in sulator A damaged insulator could al low external sparks which could lead to explosion or f...

Page 87: ...he outboard motor in the water 1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up fully in neutral until it is running smoothly 2 Inspect the engine idle speed If the en gine idle speed is out of specification consult a Yamaha dealer or other quali fied mechanic EMU44531 Changing engine oil WARNING EWM00761 Avoid draining the engine oil immediate ly after stopping the engine The oil is hot and should be h...

Page 88: ...e en gine with engine oil could cause leak age or damage If the oil level is above the upper mark extract engine oil until the oil level is between the upper and lower marks ECM02271 7 Leave the outboard motor for 5 10 minu tes 8 Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean 9 Insert the dipstick and remove it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil le...

Page 89: ...e oil more often when operating the engine under adverse conditions such as extended trolling Changing the engine oil by draining the oil 1 Put the outboard motor in an upright po sition not tilted NOTICE If the out board motor is not level the oil level indicated on the oil dipstick may not be accurate ECM01862 2 Start the engine Warm it up and keep the idle speed for 5 10 minutes 3 Stop the engi...

Page 90: ...e oil level is above the upper level mark drain until the level meets the speci fied capacity ECM01851 9 Leave the outboard motor for 5 10 minu tes 10 Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean 11 Insert the dipstick and remove it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect 12 Recheck the oil level using the dipstick ...

Page 91: ...9116 Inspecting wiring and connectors Inspect that each connector is engaged se curely Inspect that each ground lead is properly secured EMU41671 Inspecting propeller WARNING EWM02681 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 move the control lever to the neutral position turn the main s...

Page 92: ...n models be sure to use a propeller intended for counterclock wise rotation These propellers are identi fied with the letter L after the size indication on the propeller Otherwise the boat could move in the opposite direction from that expected NOTICE ECM00502 Make sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely Otherwise the propeller could come off during oper ation and be lost 1 Ap...

Page 93: ...the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand You could be severely injured if the outboard motor falls on you Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted even when the tilt support lever or knob is locked Severe injury could oc cur if the outboard motor accidentally falls 1 Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos sible 2...

Page 94: ...g device inject the gear oil into the gear oil drain screw hole 6 Put a new gasket on the oil level plug When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole insert and tighten the oil level plug to the specified torque 7 Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain screw Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw to the specified torque 1 Gear oil drain screw 2 Gasket 1 Gasket 2 Oil level plug 1...

Page 95: ...ries generate explosive hy drogen gas When working near the battery Wear protective eye gear and rubber gloves Do not smoke or bring any other source of ignition near the battery The procedure for checking the battery varies for different batteries This procedure con tains typical checks that apply to many bat teries but you should always refer to the battery manufacturer s instructions NOTICE ECM...

Page 96: ...attery 2 Connect the red battery cable to the POSITIVE terminal first Then connect the black battery cable to the NEGATIVE terminal 3 The electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and properly con nected or the battery will not start the engine Connecting an accessory battery optional If connecting an accessory battery consult your Yamaha dealer about correct wiring For the fuse ...

Page 97: ...and dam age to the electrical system ECM01941 3 Disconnect the positive cable s and re move the battery from the boat 4 Clean maintain and store the battery according to the manufacturer s instruc tions 1 Starboard side engine 2 Port side engine 3 Red cable 4 Black cable 5 Isolator leads with circuit protection 6 Fuse 7 Battery for starting 8 Battery for accessories 9 Negative connecting cable ZMU...

Page 98: ...ave serviced by a Yamaha dealer Engine will not start starter operates Q Is clip on engine shut off cord lanyard in stalled A Install clip to engine shut off switch 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 fuel filter Q Is fuel pump malfunctioning A Have serviced by a Yamaha ...

Page 99: ...t correctly Q Is battery cable disconnected A Connect securely Alert buzzer sounds or indicator lights Q Is cooling system clogged A Inspect cooling water inlet for obstruc tions Q Is low oil pressure alert indicator on or blinking A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is heat range of spark plugs incorrect A Inspect spark plugs and replace with rec ommended type Q Is specified engine oil not being...

Page 100: ...orly con nected A Inspect wires for breaks and wear Have connections tightened and broken or worn wires replaced by a Yamaha dealer Q Are electrical parts malfunctioning A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is specified fuel not being used A Replace fuel with specified type Q Is specified engine oil not being used A Replace engine oil with specified type Q Is thermostat clogged or malfunctioning A...

Page 101: ...a Yamaha dealer check the out board motor before operating it again EMU29454 Running single engine twin engines When using only one engine in an emergen cy be sure to keep the unused one tilted up and operate the other engine at low speed NOTICE ECM00371 If the boat is operated with one engine in the water but not running water may run into the exhaust pipe due to wave action causing engine troubl...

Page 102: ...ing the power trim and tilt unit be cause of a discharged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit the outboard mo tor can be tilted manually 1 Stop the engine 2 Loosen the manual valve screw by turn ing it counterclockwise until it stops 1 Fuse box cover 2 Spare fuse 10 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 60 A 3 Fuse puller 1 Fuel feed pump fuse 10 A 2 Main switch PTT switch fuse 20 A 3 Shift actuator...

Page 103: ...ire or explosion hazard If the water separator alert indicator blinks perform the following procedure 1 Stop the engine 2 Remove the top cowling 3 Disconnect the water detection switch coupler NOTICE Be careful not to get any water on the water detection switch coupler otherwise a malfunc tion could occur ECM01951 4 Remove the filter cup from the filter housing and then remove the O ring from the ...

Page 104: ... the outboard motor NOTICE Although the buzzer will stop when the engine is started and the control lever is moved to the forward or reverse position do not use the outboard motor Other wise serious engine damage could occur ECM02481 EMU33502 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged immedi ately take it to a Yamaha dealer Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi atel...

Page 105: ...r for assistance The local dealer will contact Yamaha on the owner s behalf so that needed repairs can be made as quickly as possible CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY Under the terms of this warranty the customer will be responsible for ensuring that the outboard motor is properly operated maintained and stored as specified in the applicable Owner s Manual The owner of the outboard motor shall give notic...

Page 106: ...OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE PROVINCE TO PROVINCE YAMAHA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES ...

Page 107: ...f you are temporarily using a U S registered outboard motor in Canada or a Canada registered outboard motor in the United States and it needs warranty repairs you should contact a nearby authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer for assistance The local dealer will contact Yamaha on the owner s behalf so that needed repairs can be made as quickly as possible 2 If you need repairs while temporarily u...

Page 108: ... Control functions checking 55 Cooling water 62 Cowling lock lever 36 D Digital Electronic Control alert 48 Digital Electronic Control box 29 Digital electronic control requirements 16 Digital electronic control serial number 9 Digital electronic control active indicator 29 Digital electronic control alert indicator 30 E EC Declaration of Conformity DoC 10 Electric shock 1 Emergency equipment 22 E...

Page 109: ...king 56 Outboard motor disposal requirements 22 Outboard motor painted surface checking 74 Outboard motor safety 1 Outboard motor serial number 9 Overheat alert 39 48 Overloading 2 P Passenger training 4 Passengers 2 People in the water 2 Periodic maintenance 75 Personal flotation devices PFDs 2 Power trim and tilt 1 Power trim and tilt switch bottom cowling 34 Power trim and tilt switch digital e...

Page 110: ...up and down 67 Top cowling installing 56 Top cowling removing 54 Transporting and storing outboard motor 71 Trim tab with anode 35 Trimming outboard motor 65 Trolling 63 Troubleshooting 92 W Warming up engine 62 Warning labels 12 Warranty information use outside the U S A or Canada 101 Warranty limited 99 Water separator alert 40 50 Water separator alert indicator blinks while cruising 97 Weather ...

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