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Maintenance

sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.

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Check the propeller shaft for damage.

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Check the splines for wear or damage.

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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.



Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.

EMU30663

Removing propeller

EMU29198

Spline models

1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out

using a pair of pliers.

2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and

spacer (if equipped).

WARNING! Do

not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.

[EWM01891]

3. Remove the propeller, washer (if

equipped), and thrust washer.

EMU30673

Installing propeller

EMU46121

Spline models

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. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease or a

corrosion resistant grease to the propel-
ler 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.

[ECM01882]

3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the

washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.

1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer

4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer

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Page 1: ...is manual carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL F30 F40 LIT 18626 12 39 6BG 28199 3F E0 6BG 9 3F E0 book 1 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 2: ...ement qui sont considérés par l état de Californie comme étant cancérigènes et au monoxyde de carbone qui est considéré par l état de Californie comme un facteur de malformations congénitales ou d autres troubles de la reproduction Pour plus d informations rendez vous sur www P65Warnings ca gov ZMU08844 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a w...

Page 3: ...een your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this manu al 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: ... labels 12 Warning labels 12 Engine data recording 14 Specifications and requirements 15 Specifications 15 Installation requirements 16 Boat horsepower rating 16 Mounting outboard motor 16 Remote control requirements 16 Battery requirements 17 Battery specifications 17 Propeller selection 17 Start in gear protection 18 Engine oil requirements 18 Fuel requirements 19 Gasoline 19 Gasoline Additives ...

Page 5: ...tor 46 Operation 48 First time operation 48 Fill engine oil 48 Breaking in engine 48 Getting to know your boat 48 Checks before starting engine 48 Fuel level 49 Remove the top cowling 49 Fuel system 49 Controls 49 Engine shut off cord lanyard 50 Engine oil 50 Engine 50 Flushing device 50 Install top cowling 51 Checking power trim and tilt system 51 Battery 52 Filling fuel 52 Operating engine 55 Se...

Page 6: ...gine oil 87 Replacing the engine oil filter 90 Why Yamalube 90 Inspecting wiring and connectors 91 Checking propeller 91 Removing propeller 92 Installing propeller 92 Changing gear oil 93 Inspecting and replacing anode s 94 Checking battery for electric start models 95 Connecting the battery 96 Disconnecting the battery 96 Trouble Recovery 97 Troubleshooting 97 Temporary action in emergency 100 Im...

Page 7: ...en 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 peo ple away from the switches whenever work ing around the motor Never get under the lower unit while it is tilt ed even...

Page 8: ...Yamaha recommends that you must wear a PFD whenever boating At a minimum children and non swimmers should always wear PFDs and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boating conditions EMU33732 People in the water Always watch carefully for people in the wa ter such as swimmers skiers or divers whenever the engine is running When someone is in the water near the boat shift ...

Page 9: ...nother direction EMU48100 Collisions with floating or submerged objects If the outboard motor hits a floating object or an obstacle in the water while cruising the following could occur The passengers and any loose equipment or luggage could be thrown forward due to the sudden deceleration Parts of the outboard motor could come loose as a result of the impact and could be thrown into the boat The ...

Page 10: ...d operation Upon successful completion of the course the user can download a certificate of comple tion immediately or for a small charge re quest one by mail To take this free course go to boatus org For Canada All operators of pleasure craft must illustrate competency by means of a Pleasure Craft Operators Card with the exception of Per sonal Water Craft used for rental purposes which require a ...

Page 11: ...a 14 McEwan Drive Suite 8 Bolton ON L7E 1H1 http www nmma org In Australia Boating Industry Association of Australia http www biaa com au In New Zealand NZ Marine Industry Association http www nzmarine com EMU33692 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 driving your boat ...

Page 12: ... cept when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become Give Way ves sels EMU25524 Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed Meeting you are approaching another ves sel head on Crossing you are traveling...

Page 13: ...o should sound the whistle Even if no reply is heard however the vessel should still pro ceed around the bend with caution If you navigate such waters with your boat you will need to carry a portable air horn available from local marine supply stores Fishing vessel right of way All vessels that are fishing with nets lines or trawls are considered to be fishing vessels under the International Rules...

Page 14: ...he boundaries of a particular state The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with dis tinctive shapes and 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 Remember markings may vary by geo ...

Page 15: ...Safety information 9 ZMU01708 6BG 9 3F E0 book 9 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 16: ... mo tor the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration Re cord this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key EMU46133 Compliance mark label Engines affixed with this label conform to the regulations for each country This label is affixed to the clamp bracket or swivel bracket 1 Outboard motor serial number location 1 Serial number 2 M...

Page 17: ... Communications Act ICES 002 Compliance Label Engines affixed with this mark meet all re quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations 1 Regulatory Compliance Mark RCM 1 ICES 002 Compliance Label ZMU08190 1 ZMU08191 1 6BG 9 3F E0 book 11 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 18: ... with the 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 ZMU07681 1 3 2 6BG 9 3F E0 book 12 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 19: ... running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 3 WARNING EWM01672 Read Owner s Manuals and labels Wear an approved personal flotation device 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 6EE G2794 40 6EE H1994 40 6EE H1995 40 1 2 3 6EE G2794 50 6EE H1994 50...

Page 20: ...gine such as when maintenance checks or service procedures are performed Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases In addi tion Yamaha may provide engine data to a contractor in order to outsource services re lated to the handling of the engine data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the engine data we provided and Yamaha...

Page 21: ...wer 22 1 kW 30 HP F30A F30EHA F30HA 29 4 kW 40 HP F40A F40EHA F40HA Idle speed in neutral 750 850 r min Power unit Type 4 stroke SOHC L3 6 valves Total displacement 747 cm3 45 6 c i Bore stroke 65 0 75 0 mm 2 56 2 95 in Ignition system CDI Spark plug NGK DPR6EB 9 Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Steering system Remote steering F30A F40A Tiller handle F30EHA F30HA F40EHA F40HA Starting syst...

Page 22: ...r rating WARNING EWM01561 Overpowering a boat can cause severe instability Before installing the outboard motor s con firm that the total horsepower of your out board motor s does not exceed the boat s maximum horsepower rating See the boat s capacity plate or contact the manufacturer EMU40491 Mounting outboard motor WARNING EWM02501 Improper mounting of the outboard mo tor could result in hazardo...

Page 23: ... 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 ceeds the maximum CCA rating EMU36293 Mounting battery Mount the battery holder securely in a dry well ventilated vibration free location in the boat WARNING Do not put flammable items or loose heavy or metal objects in the sam...

Page 24: ...maha ap proved remote control units are equipped with start in gear protection device s This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral Always select neutral before starting the engine EMU41953 Engine oil requirements Select an oil grade according to the average temperatures in the area where the outboard motor will be used 1 Propeller diameter in inches 2 Propeller pitch ...

Page 25: ...e and internal engine damage ECM04480 For North America For Oceania NOTICE ECM01982 Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gasoline can seriously damage the en gine Avoid getting water and contaminants in the fuel tank Contaminated fuel can cause poor performance or engine damage Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers Gasoline with Ethanol Two types of gasoline are commonly av...

Page 26: ...ive the ethanol and water mixture will separate from the gasoline in a layer at the bottom of the fuel tank This ethanol and water mixture is very corrosive to aluminum fuel tanks and fuel system components The usable life span of E10 gasoline may be shorter than the normal length of off season boat storage causing starting and running problems related to stale fuel For more information on using f...

Page 27: ...regulations for your area the bottom of the hull can be coated with an anti fouling paint to inhibit marine growth Anti fouling paints specifically formulated for use on aluminum may be applied to the out board motor The original Yamaha paint sur face may be scuffed lightly before applying anti fouling paint but do not remove the orig inal paint Removal of the original paint will increase the rate...

Page 28: ...ion Agency EPA regulations for ma rine SI engines See the label affixed to your engine for details EMU31563 Approval label of emission control certif icate This label is attached at the location shown New Technology 4 stroke MFI EMU25275 Star labels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali fornia Air Resources Board CARB star la bel See below for a description of your particular label 1 Approval...

Page 29: ... en gines 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 marine engine 2003 2008 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 65 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission en gines EMU33862 Four Stars Su...

Page 30: ...de 5 Anti cavitation plate 6 Trim tab anode 7 Propeller 8 Cooling water inlet 9 Clamp bracket 10 Power trim and tilt switch 11 Throttle grip 12 Variable trolling RPM switch 13 Gear shift lever 14 Tiller handle 15 Clip 16 Engine stop button Engine shut off switch 17 Main switch 18 Alert indicator 19 Steering friction adjuster 20 Tilt lock lever 21 Tilt support knob 22 Flushing device 6BG 9 3F E0 bo...

Page 31: ... or regula tions If using the type A portable fuel tank the parts of the fuel tank are as follows ZMU08549 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode SET MODE SET MODE 9 5 6 7 8 4 3 1 2 1 Fuel tank 2 Fuel tank 3 Tiller handle 4 Remote control box side mount type 5 Digital tachometer 6 Digital speedometer 7 6Y8 Multifunction tachometer 8 6Y8 Multifunction speed fuel meter 9 Yamaha S...

Page 32: ...nk are as follows This fuel tank conforms to Evaporative Emis sions Regulations for marine fuel systems enacted by the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA WARNING EWM00021 The fuel tank supplied with this engine is its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com mercial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula tions Fuel joint Thi...

Page 33: ...er The engine cannot be started if the security system is in the lock mode The engine can be started only in the unlock mode For more information see the installation and owner s manual included with the security system TIP The security system cannot be used with quad engine applications or Helm Master EMU26182 Remote control box The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle ...

Page 34: ...te control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position EMU25914 Tiller handle To change direction move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary EMU25925 Gear shift lever Move the gear shift lever forward to engage the forward gear or rearward to engage the reverse gear 1 Neutral 2 Forward 3 Reverse 4 Shift 5 Fully closed 6 Throttle 7 Fully open 1 Ne...

Page 35: ...n adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to movement of the throttle grip or the remote control lever and can be set accord ing to operator preference To increase resistance turn the adjuster clockwise To decrease resistance turn the adjuster counterclockwise WARNING Do not overtighten the friction adjuster If there is too much resistance it could be difficult to move the remot...

Page 36: ...ing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become en tangled 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 cause people and objects in the...

Page 37: ...evice provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be set according to operator preference An ad juster lever is located on the bottom of the til ler handle bracket To increase resistance turn the lever to the port side A To decrease resistance turn the lever to the starboard side B WARNING EWM00041 Do not overtighten the friction adjuster If there is too much resistance it co...

Page 38: ...he power trim and tilt switch see pages 66 and 69 EMU26156 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom cowling Pushing the switch up trims the outboard motor up and then tilts it up Pushing the switch down tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down When the switch is released the outboard motor will stop in its current po si...

Page 39: ...ause difficult steering Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or re placed to be sure steering is correct Be sure you have tightened the bolt after ad justing the trim tab The trim tab should be adjusted so that the steering control can be turned to either the right or left by applying the same amount of force If the boat tends to veer to the left port side turn the trim tab rear e...

Page 40: ...tboard motor could shake loose from the tilt sup port and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position use an additional support device to se cure it in the tilt position EMU39264 Cowling lock lever The cowling lock lever s is used to secure the top cowling EMU26464 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling wa ter passages of the motor using a garden hose and...

Page 41: ...shift is in neutral If the alert system has activated stop the engine and consult a Yamaha dealer im mediately TIP Adding an in line 10 micron fuel filter has been show to greatly reduce the chance of fuel contamination problems Consult your dealer for information about Yamaha 10 mi cron fuel filters if your boat does not have one EMU26305 Alert indicator If the engine develops a condition which i...

Page 42: ...mation on reading the indicator see page 44 NOTICE ECM00053 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat alert indicator is on Serious en gine damage will occur EMU26494 Digital tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed and has the following functions All segments of the display will light momen tarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter TIP The wate...

Page 43: ...also be turned on and off To change the display format press the mode button The display can show total hours or trip hours or turn off To reset the trip hours simultaneously press the set and mode buttons for more than 1 second while the trip hours are displayed This resets the trip counter to 0 zero The total number of hours the engine has been run cannot be reset EMU26526 Low oil pressure alert...

Page 44: ...ill return to normal thereafter EMU36062 Speedometer The speedometer displays km h mph or knots according to operator preference Se lect the desired units of measurement by set ting the selector switch on the back of the gauge See the illustration for settings EMU26714 Fuel gauge Eight segments indicate the fuel level When 1 Low oil pressure alert indicator 1 Overheat alert indicator ZMU01736 1 ZM...

Page 45: ...r This gauge displays the distance the boat has traveled since the gauge was last reset The trip distance is shown in kilometers or miles depending upon the unit of measure ment selected for the speedometer To reset the trip meter to zero press the set and mode buttons at the same time The trip distance is kept in memory by bat tery power The stored data will be lost if the battery is disconnected...

Page 46: ... ECM01771 EMU26733 Low battery voltage alert indicator If battery voltage drops the display will auto matically turn on and blink Get back to the port soon if an alert device has activated For charging the battery con sult your Yamaha dealer EMU46654 6Y8 Multifunction meters There are two types of 6Y8 Multifunction me ters 6Y8 Multifunction tachometer 6Y8 Multifunction speed fuel meter 6Y8 Multifu...

Page 47: ...ecurity System indicator op tional This indicator appears when the Yamaha Security System is in lock mode 1 Tachometer 2 Trim meter 3 Multifunction display 1 Set button 2 Mode button 1 Speedometer 2 Fuel meter 3 Multifunction display 1 2 3 ZMU08408 SET MODE 2 1 ZMU08409 1 3 2 ZMU08410 1 Yamaha Security System indicator optional 2 Water separator alert indicator 3 Engine trouble alert indicator 4 B...

Page 48: ...tor 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 Low battery voltage alert If the battery voltage drops the battery volt age value will start to blink Get back to the port soon if the low battery voltage alert device has activated For charg ing the ba...

Page 49: ... engine oil pressure drops too low the low oil pressure alert indicator will start to blink and the engine speed will automatical ly decrease to about 2000 3500 r min Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the low oil pressure alert indica tor blinks Check the engine oil level and re plenish oil if necessary If the alert device has activated while the appropriate engine oil level is ...

Page 50: ...indicator will light or blink if equipped The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remote control box or main switch panel If the alert system has activated stop the en gine and check the cooling water inlets Check trim angle to be sure that the cool ing water inlet is submerged Check the cooling water inlet for clogging EMU26869 Low oil pressure alert If the oil pressure drops too l...

Page 51: ...sound if equipped If the alert system has activated stop the en gine as soon as it is safe to do so Check the oil level and add oil as needed If the oil level is correct consult your Yamaha dealer ZMU04254 ZMU01758 6BG 9 3F E0 book 45 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 52: ... motor The outboard motor should be mounted so that the boat is well balanced Otherwise the boat could be hard to steer For single en gine boats mount the outboard motor on the centerline keel line of the boat EMU26926 Mounting height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the water resistance drag of the boat and out board motor must be made as little as possi ble The mounting height of the outbo...

Page 53: ...of airborne water spray enough water could enter the engine through the air intake opening in the top cowling to cause severe engine damage Remove the cause of the airborne water spray TIP The optimum mounting height of the out board motor is affected by the boat and motor combination and the desired use Test runs at different heights can help de termine the optimum mounting height Consult your Ya...

Page 54: ... the engine in the water under load in gear with a propeller installed as follows For 10 hours for breaking in engine avoid ex tended idling rough water and crowded ar eas 1 For the first hour of operation Run the engine at varying speeds up to 2000 r min or approximately half throttle 2 For the second hour of operation Increase engine speed as much as nec essary to put the boat on plane but avoid...

Page 55: ... fuel can result in fire or explo sion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found the fuel system must be repaired by a qualified mechanic Improper repairs can make the outboard unsafe to operate EMU36453 Check for fuel leaks Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys tem Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for cracks swellings or ...

Page 56: ...ngine 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 dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert the oil dipstick completely and re move it again 4 Check that the oil level on the oil dipstick is between the upper and lower marks Consult your Yamaha dealer ...

Page 57: ...ing can damage the engine or the top cowling can blow off at high speeds ECM01992 After installing check 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 EMU38911 Checking power trim and tilt system WARNING EWM01971 Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted even when the tilt support knob is locked Severe injury...

Page 58: ...ays refuel ac cording to this procedure to reduce the risk of fire and explosion Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immediately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and wa ter If gasoline spills o...

Page 59: ...lled gasoline immediately with dry rags Dispose of rags properly according to local laws or regulations 4 Tighten the filler cap securely When using the portable fuel tank B fill the fuel tank according to the following proce dure 1 Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the fuel tank 1 Fuel joint 2 Fuel hose 1 Air vent screw Fuel tank capacity 24 L 6 34 US gal 5 28 Imp gal 2 1 ZMU07581 1...

Page 60: ...While pressing and holding the pressure relief tab under the fuel tank cap again turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to remove it 7 Fill the fuel tank with fuel WARNING Do not overfill Otherwise fuel can ex pand and overflow if the temperature increases EWM02611 1 Fuel joint 2 Fuel hose 1 Air vent screw 1 Air vent screw ZMU07443 2 1 1 ZMU07444 1 ZMU07445 1 Pressure relief tab 2 Fuel tank cap 1...

Page 61: ...s 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 loosen ing the air vent screw This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a col orless odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drows...

Page 62: ...ecurely connect the other end of the fuel hose to the fuel joint on the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate ly with dry rags TIP Dispose rags properly according to local laws or regulations 4 Squeeze the primer pump with the ar row pointing up until you feel it become firm During engine operation place the tank horizontally otherwise fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank 1 Air ven...

Page 63: ...kwise until it stops 2 Check the direction of the fuel hose Make sure that the arrow of the primer pump points toward the outboard motor 3 Align the fuel joint on the fuel hose with the fuel joint on the outboard motor and firmly connect the fuel hose to the joint while pinching the joint 1 Arrow 2 Primer pump ZMU07580 1 Air vent screw 1 Toward the outboard motor 2 Arrow 3 Primer pump 4 Toward the...

Page 64: ...gine WARNING EWM01601 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 wa ter near you EMU27597 Electric start prime start models WARNING EWM01842 Failure to attach the engine shut off cord could result in a runaway boat if operator is ejected Attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place ...

Page 65: ... engine starts return the throttle to the fully closed po sition 4 Turn the main switch to start and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds 5 Immediately after the engine starts re lease the main switch and allow it to re turn to on NOTICE Never turn the main switch to start while the engine is running Do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds If the starter motor is turned continu...

Page 66: ...he boat to be thrown forward 1 Place the remote control lever in neutral TIP The start in gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu tral 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to a se cure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut off switch 3 Turn the main switch to on 4 Turn the main switch to st...

Page 67: ... the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and cor rected EMU27671 Warming up engine EMU27718 Manual start and electric start models 1 After starting the engine allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up NOTICE Fail ure to do so will shorten engine life ECM04550 2 Be sure the low oil pressure aler...

Page 68: ...neutral If this occurs stop the engine shift to neutral then restart the engine and allow it to warm up To shift out of neutral 1 Pull the neutral interlock trigger up if equipped 2 Move the remote control lever gear shift lever firmly and crisply forward for forward gear or backward for reverse gear about 35 a detent can felt for re mote control models Be sure to check that the tilt lock lever is...

Page 69: ...o 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 EMU30891 Adjusting trolling speed The trollin...

Page 70: ...xceeds ap proximately 3000 r min 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 EMU43794 Procedure When using the portable fuel tank A stop the engine according to the following proce dure 1 Push and hold the engine stop button or turn the main switch ...

Page 71: ...moving the clip from the en gine shut off switch then turning the main switch to off When using the portable fuel tank B stop the engine according to the following proce dure 1 Push and hold the engine stop button or turn the main switch to off 1 Fuel joint 2 Fuel hose 1 Air vent screw 1 2 ZMU07586 1 ZMU07597 ZMU07580 ON OFF ZMU01779 6BG 9 3F E0 book 65 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h ...

Page 72: ...se boat instability and can make steering the boat more difficult This in creases the possibility of an accident If the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer slow down and or readjust the trim angle The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water Correct trim angle will help im prove performance and fuel economy while reducing strain...

Page 73: ...ete stop with the engine off Do not adjust the trim angle with this switch while the boat is moving Adjust the outboard motor trim angle using the power trim and tilt switch To raise the bow trim out press the switch up To lower the bow trim in press the switch down Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions EMU2...

Page 74: ...of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees With the bow up the boat may have a greater tenden cy to steer to one side or the other Compen sate for this as you steer When the bow of the boat is down it is easier to accelerate from a standing start onto plane Bow Up Too much trim out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water Performance and econ omy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pus...

Page 75: ... be tilted for more than a few minutes Otherwise fuel may leak NOTICE ECM00242 Before tilting the outboard motor stop the engine by following the procedure on page 64 Never tilt the outboard mo tor while the engine is running Severe damage from overheating can result Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle if equipped because this could break the handle EMU33153 Procedure for tiltin...

Page 76: ... lever gear shift lever in neutral 2 Press the power trim and tilt switch up until the outboard motor has tilted up completely 3 Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket to support the engine WARNING After tilting the outboard motor be sure to support it with the tilt support knob or tilt support lever Otherwise the outboard motor could fall back down suddenly if oil in the ZMU06396 N ZMU...

Page 77: ...tilt models 1 Release the tilt lock lever 2 Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand tilt the outboard motor up slightly and pull out the tilt support knob or re turn the tilt support lever 3 Slowly tilt the outboard motor down 4 Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi tion EMU44601 Procedure for tilting down power trim and tilt models 1 Push the power trim and tilt switch up until the ou...

Page 78: ...se Too much reverse thrust can cause the outboard motor to lift out of the water increasing the chance of ac cident and personal injury NOTICE ECM00261 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 EMU32841 Procedure for hyd...

Page 79: ... 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 EMU32914 Procedure for power trim and tilt models 1 Place the remote control lever gear shift lever in neutral 2 Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the desired position using the power trim and tilt switch WARNING Using...

Page 80: ...he 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 21 if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in it such as muddy or turbid cloudy water After operating in such water flush the cool ing passages with fresh water to prevent cor rosion Also rins...

Page 81: ...ir vent screw Store the fuel tank in a well ventilated place Store the fuel tank in a place that is stable and not exposed to shocks When the outboard motor is tilted for a pro longed time for mooring or trailering the boat make sure to follow the procedure listed be low Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the outboard motor Tighten the fuel tank cap and its air vent screw The outboard...

Page 82: ... motor s fuel systems A partially filled fuel tank less than 7 8 full but not completely empty is not recommend ed Air space above the gasoline allows air movement which can bring in water through condensation as the air temperature chang es Condensation inside the fuel tank can cause corrosion problems and phase separation of gasoline containing ethanol Consult your Yamaha dealer concerning pre v...

Page 83: ...tank 10 Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor Clean the body thoroughly 11 Install the silencer cover cap and top cowling EMU3000A Flushing with the flushing attachment 1 Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray wa ter into the air intake ECM01841 For fur ther information see page 79 2 Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of Yamalube Fuel Sta...

Page 84: ... Install the top cowling and propeller 10 Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor Clean the body thoroughly TIP A flushing attachment is available from your Yamaha dealer EMU41072 Lubrication 1 Change the gear oil For instructions see page 93 Check the gear oil for the presence of water that indicates a leaky seal Seal replacement should be per formed by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri...

Page 85: ...itting on the bottom cowling Tighten the connector securely NOTICE Do not leave the garden hose connector loose on the bottom cowling fitting or let the hose hang free during normal operation Water will leak out of the connector instead of cooling the engine which can cause serious overheating Be sure the connector is tightened securely on the fitting after flushing the en gine ECM00542 TIP When f...

Page 86: ...mp bracket Be sure no one is in this area before operating the power trim and tilt mechanism Allow the engine to cool before han dling hot parts or fluids Always completely reassemble the mo tor before operation Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any marine engine repair establishment or individual All warranty repairs however includi...

Page 87: ... how often you change your engine oil and gear oil Ex amples might include extended wide open throttle use or long periods of trolling or idling carrying heavy loads or frequent starting and stopping or shifting More fre quent maintenance will often pay off many times over in increased engine life and great er owner satisfaction Consult your Yamaha dealer for additional maintenance recom mendation...

Page 88: ...lushed with 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 replacement as necessary 94 Anode s internal 1 Inspection or replacement as necessary Anode s...

Page 89: ...e Inspection and greasing Impeller water pump housing Inspection or replacement as necessary Impeller water pump housing Replacement Power trim and tilt unit Inspection 51 Propeller propeller nut cotter pin Inspection or replacement as necessary 91 Shift link shift cable Inspection adjust ment or replace ment as necessary Spark plug s Inspection or replacement as necessary 86 Spark plug caps spark...

Page 90: ...t Inspection 24 Main switch stop switch Inspection or replacement as necessary Wire harness con nections wire cou pler connections Inspection or replacement as necessary Yamaha Meter gauge Inspection Fuel tank Yamaha portable tank Inspection and cleaning as neces sary Item Actions Every Page 1000 hours Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection or replacement as necessary Timing belt Replacement It...

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Page 92: ...e the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer You should periodically re move and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode 1 Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs 2 Remove the spark plug If electrode ero sion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with an other of the cor...

Page 93: ...achment or test tank can be used If the boat is not equipped with a tachometer for the outboard motor use a diagnostic ta chometer for this procedure Results may vary depending on whether testing is con ducted with the flushing attachment in a test tank or with the outboard motor in the water 1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up fully in neutral until it is running smooth ly 2 Once the engin...

Page 94: ...gine Warm it up and keep the idle speed for 5 10 minutes 3 Stop the engine and leave it for 5 10 minutes 4 Remove the top cowling 5 Remove the oil filler cap Pull out the dip stick and use the oil changer to extract the oil completely TIP When using an oil changer skip steps 6 and 7 6 Prepare a suitable container that holds a larger amount than the engine oil capac ity Remove the drain screw and g...

Page 95: ...lls between the up per and lower marks Consult your Yamaha dealer if the oil level is out of specified level 13 Start the engine and make sure that the low oil pressure alert indicator remains off Also make sure that there are no oil leaks NOTICE If the low oil pressure alert indicator comes on or if there are oil leaks stop the engine and find the cause Continued operation with a problem could ca...

Page 96: ...filter 3 Turn the engine oil filter counterclock wise and remove it TIP Wipe up any spilled engine oil Dispose of the removed engine oil filter in accordance with local regulations 4 Apply engine oil to the O ring of the en gine oil filter 5 Turn the engine oil filter clockwise and tighten it to the specified torque 6 Fill up the engine with engine oil For fur ther information see page 87 EMU48060...

Page 97: ...king propeller WARNING EWM01882 You could be seriously injured if the en gine accidentally starts when you are near the propeller Before inspecting re moving or installing the propeller place the shift control in neutral turn the main switch to off and remove the key and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Turn off the battery cut off switch if your boat has one Do not use your hand to...

Page 98: ...propeller EMU46121 Spline models 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 Apply Yamalube Marine Grease or a corrosion resistant grease to the propel ler shaft 2 Install the spacer if equipped thrust washer washer if equipped and pro peller on the propeller shaft NOTICE Make sure to insta...

Page 99: ...r get under the lower unit while it is tilted even when the tilt support lever or knob is locked Severe injury could occur if the outboard motor accidental ly falls 1 Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos sible 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case 3 Remove the gear oil drain screw and gasket NOTICE If there is an exces sive quantity of meta...

Page 100: ...d tighten the oil level plug TIP Apply a light coat of gear oil to the oil level plug thread and gasket before installation 7 Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain screw Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw TIP Apply a light coat of gear oil to the gear oil drain screw thread and gasket before instal lation EMU29318 Inspecting and replacing anode s Yamaha outboard motors are protected from...

Page 101: ...otective eye gear and rubber gloves Do not smoke or bring any other source of ignition near the battery The procedure for checking the battery var ies for different batteries This procedure contains typical checks that apply to many batteries but you should always refer to the battery manufacturer s instructions NOTICE ECM01921 A poorly maintained battery will quickly deteriorate 1 Check the elect...

Page 102: ...working on the battery 2 Connect the red battery cable to the POSITIVE terminal first Then con nect the black battery cable to the NEG ATIVE 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 EMU29372 Disconnecting the battery 1 Turn off the battery cut off switch if equipped and main switch NOTICE If they are...

Page 103: ...er 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 58 Q Has fuel pump malfunctioned A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Are spark plug s fouled or of incorrect type...

Page 104: ... 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 securely ...

Page 105: ... 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 other 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 as s...

Page 106: ...G EWM00871 The outboard motor can be seriously damaged by a collision while operating or trailering Damage could make the out board 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 ...

Page 107: ...pors are flammable and explosive Do not perform this procedure on a hot or running engine Allow the engine to cool There will be fuel in the fuel filter Keep away from sparks cigarettes flames or other sources of ignition This procedure will allow some fuel to spill Catch fuel in a rag Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately The fuel filter must be reassembled carefully with the O ring filter cup and...

Page 108: ...witch lead when unscrewing the filter cup ECM01961 6 Drain the water in the filter cup by soak ing it up with a rag 7 Firmly screw the filter cup onto the filter housing NOTICE Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when screwing the filter cup onto the filter housing ECM01971 8 Connect the water detection switch cou pler securely until a click is heard 1 Water separator alert ind...

Page 109: ...tach the engine shut off cord to a se cure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating the boat Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become entangled pre venting 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...

Page 110: ...d that the clip is attached to the engine shut off switch 4 Turn on the main switch 5 Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope around the fly wheel several turns clockwise 6 Give a strong pull straight out to crank the engine Repeat if necessary WARNING Do not install the top cowling when engine is running EWM00622 ZMU06429 ZMU0233...

Page 111: ...ed immedi ately take it to a Yamaha dealer Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi ately NOTICE Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been com pletely inspected ECM00402 6BG 9 3F E0 book 105 ページ２０１８年１１月１日木曜日午後５時１分 2 0 2 0 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n ...

Page 112: ...r 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 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 giv...

Page 113: ...GIVES YOU 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 ...

Page 114: ...dence If 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 tempor...

Page 115: ...Components diagram 24 Control functions checking 49 Cooling water 61 Cowling lock lever 34 Cruising in salt water or other conditions 74 D Digital speedometer 38 Digital tachometer 36 E Electric shock 1 Emergency equipment 22 Emergency starting engine 104 Emergency temporary action in 100 Emission control information 22 Engine checking 50 Engine data recording 14 Engine oil 50 Engine oil changing ...

Page 116: ...posal requirements 22 Outboard motor painted surface checking 80 Outboard motor safety 1 Outboard motor serial number 10 Overheat alert 44 Overheat alert indicator 36 38 Overloading 2 P Passengers 2 Passenger training 4 People in the water 2 Periodic maintenance 80 Personal flotation devices PFDs 2 Power trim and tilt 1 Power trim and tilt switch bottom cowling 32 Power trim and tilt switch remote...

Page 117: ...er handle 28 Tilting up and down 69 Tilt lock mechanism 34 Tilt support knob 34 Top cowling installing 51 Top cowling removing 49 Transporting and storing outboard motor 75 Trim meter 37 Trimming outboard motor 66 Trim tab with anode 33 Trip meter 39 Trolling 63 Troubleshooting 97 V Variable trolling RPM switches 33 Voltmeter 40 W Warming up engine 61 Warning labels 12 Warranty information use out...

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