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Maintenance

EMU28521

Maintenance chart

Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-
tions, but the following table gives general guidelines. Refer to the sections in this chapter for
explanations of each owner-specific action.
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

10 hours

(1 month)

50 hours

months)

100

hours (6
months)

200

hours (1

year)

Anode(s) (external)

Inspection / replace-
ment

Anode(s) (internal)

Inspection / replace-
ment

Battery

Inspection / charging

Cooling water pas-
sages

Cleaning

Cowling clamp

Inspection

Fuel filter (disposable)

Inspection / replace-
ment

Fuel system

Inspection

Fuel tank (Yamaha por-
table tank)

Inspection / cleaning

Gear oil

Change

Greasing points

Greasing

Idling speed (carbure-
tor models)

Inspection / adjustment

Power trim and tilt unit

Inspection

Propeller and cotter pin

Inspection / replace-
ment

Shift link / shift cable

Inspection / adjustment

Thermostat

Inspection

Throttle link / throttle
cable / throttle pick-up
timing

Inspection / adjustment

Water pump

Inspection

Engine oil

Inspection / change

Oil filter (cartridge)

Change

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Summary of Contents for F30D

Page 1: ...F30D F40D OWNER S MANUAL 67C 28199 15 U S A Edition LIT 18626 06 02 ...

Page 2: ...EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor ...

Page 3: ...otor CAUTION ECM00700 A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current prod uct information available at the time of print ing there may be minor discrepanc...

Page 4: ...riction adjuster 16 Engine stop lanyard switch 17 Engine stop button 17 Manual starter handle 18 Main switch 18 Steering friction adjuster 18 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle 19 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling 19 Trim tab with anode 19 Tilt lock mechanism 20 Tilt support knob 20 Top cowling lock lever s turn type 20 Flushing device 20 Warning indica...

Page 5: ...itional 52 Greasing 53 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug 53 Checking fuel system 54 Checking fuel filter 55 Inspecting idling speed 55 Changing engine oil 56 Checking wiring and connectors 57 Exhaust leakage 57 Water leakage 58 Engine oil leakage 58 Checking power trim and tilt system 58 Checking propeller 58 Removing the propeller 59 Installing the propeller 59 Changing gear oil 60 Cleaning fuel ...

Page 6: ... key switch is equipped with the mo tor the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key EMU25220 Emission control information EMU25230 North American models This engine conforms to U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations for ma rine SI engines See the label affixed to you...

Page 7: ... Resources Board s 2001 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 75 lower emissions than conventional carbureted two stroke en gines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine en gines EMU25290 Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2004 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting th...

Page 8: ...or tak ing drugs About 50 of all boating fatali ties involve intoxication Have an approved personal flotation de vice PFD on board for every occupant It is a good idea to 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 condi tions Gasoline is highly flammable and its va pors are fl...

Page 9: ...engine Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations including the fol lowing United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff G BC Office of Boating Public and Consumer Af fairs U S Coast Guard Headquarters Washington D C 20593 0001 Boating Safety Hotline 1 800 368 5647 National Marine Manufacturers Associa tion NMMA 401 N Michiga...

Page 10: ... Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat EMU25510 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another one vessel has the right of way it is called the stand on vessel The vessel which does not have the right of way is called the give way or burdened vessel These rules determine which vessel has...

Page 11: ...ration your boat is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in white area you are the Give Way vessel Any vessels in the shad ed area must yield to you they are the Give Way vessels Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other Meeting If you are meeting another power vessel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision neither of you...

Page 12: ... not considered fishing vessels Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels Sailing vessel right of way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power driven vessel the power driv en vessel has the right of wa...

Page 13: ...ry or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders They signify speed zones restrict ed areas danger areas and general infor mation Remember markings may vary by geo graphic location Always consult local boat ing authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters ...

Page 14: ... FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE Do not smoke when refueling and keep away from sparks flames or other sources of ignition Stop engine before refueling Refuel in a well ventilated area Refuel portable fuel tanks off the boat Take care not to spill gasoline If gaso line spills wipe it up immediately with ZMU01708 ...

Page 15: ...here are two types of gasohol gasohol con taining ethanol and that containing metha nol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings Yamaha does not recommended gasohol containing methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems EMU25680 Engine oil CAUTION ECM01050 All 4 stroke engines are ship...

Page 16: ...t choice could adversely affect performance and could also seriously damage the motor Engine speed depends on the propeller size and boat load If engine speed is too high or too low for good engine performance this will have an adverse effect on the engine Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with pro pellers chosen to perform well over a range of applications but there may be uses where a propeller ...

Page 17: ...mmended range reduce the throttle setting to maintain the engine in the proper operating range For instructions on propeller removal and in stallation see page 58 EMU25770 Start in gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha 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 ...

Page 18: ...ts dedicated fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com mercial users should conform to relevant 13 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 ZMU05026 1 Top cowling 2 Top cowling lock lever 3 Drain screw 4 Anti cavitation plate 5 Trim tab anode 6 Propeller 7 Cooling water inlet 8 Clamp bracket 9 Power trim and tilt switch 10 Manual starter handle 11 Warning indicator s 12 ...

Page 19: ...ntrol lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle The electrical switch es are mounted on the remote control box EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lever forward from the neutral po sition engages forward gear Pulling the le ver back from neutral engages reverse The engine will continue to run at idle until the le ver is moved about 35 a detent can be felt Moving the lever farther opens...

Page 20: ... only when the remote control lever is in neutral The remote control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position EMU25911 Tiller handle To change direction move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary EMU25922 Gear shift lever Pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts the engine in forward gear so that the boat moves ahead Pushing the lever awa...

Page 21: ...sired operation EMU25970 Throttle friction 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 EWM00030 Do not overtighten the friction adjuster If there is too much ...

Page 22: ...e engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the lanyard where it could become entan gled preventing it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation Loss of en gine power means the loss of most steering control Also without engine power t...

Page 23: ...t be removed start With the main switch in the start po sition the starter motor turns to start the en gine When the key is released it returns automatically to the on position EMU26122 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be set according to operator preference An ad justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel bracket To...

Page 24: ...im and tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling only when the boat is at a complete stop with the en gine off Attempting to use this switch while the boat is moving could increase the risk of falling overboard and could distract the operator increasing the risk of collision with another boat or an obsta cle NOTE For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch see page 38 EMU26240 ...

Page 25: ...d motor in the tilted up position push the tilt support knob under the swivel bracket EMU26372 Top cowling lock lever s turn type To remove the engine top cowling turn the lock lever s and lift off the cowling When in stalling the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling again by returning the lever s to the lock position EMU26460 Flushing device This devi...

Page 26: ...ash For further information see page 23 CAUTION ECM00020 Do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure warning indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower Seri ous engine damage will occur The low oil pressure warning indicator does not indicate the engine oil level Use the oil dipstick to check the re maining oil quantity For further infor mation see page 27 EMU26571 Overheat wa...

Page 27: ...and tilt switch EMU26801 Warning system CAUTION ECM00090 Do not continue to operate the engine if a warning device has activated Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem can not be located and corrected EMU26813 Overheat warning This engine has an overheat warning device If the engine temperature rises too high the warning device will activate Activation of warning device The engine speed will au...

Page 28: ...utomatically de crease to about 2000 r min The low oil pressure warning indicator will light The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remote control box or main switch panel If the warning system has activated stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so Check the oil level and add oil as needed If the oil level is correct and the warning device does not switch off consult your Yam...

Page 29: ...Basic components 24 low oil pressure warning indicator is on Serious engine damage could occur ...

Page 30: ...n is intended as reference only It is not possible to provide complete in structions for every possible boat and motor combination Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination WARNING EWM00830 Improper mounting of the outboard mo tor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling loss of control or fire hazards Observe the following For perm...

Page 31: ...g parts to wear in evenly Correct break in will help en sure proper performance and longer engine life CAUTION ECM00800 Failure to follow the break in procedure could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine damage EMU27080 Procedure for 4 stroke models Run the engine under load in gear with a propeller installed as follows 1 For the first hour of operation Run the engine at 2000 r min ...

Page 32: ...d fasteners Check the propeller for damage EMU27163 Checking the engine oil level 1 Put the outboard motor in an upright po sition not tilted 2 Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Completely insert the dipstick and re move it again 4 Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark or drain to the sp...

Page 33: ...ddi tive has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine notably the critical piston ring land area and fuel system components Follow product la beling for use instructions EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27461 Feeding fuel portable tank WARNING EWM00420 Before starting the engine make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstr...

Page 34: ...become firm EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27541 Starting engine 1 Place the gear shift lever in neutral NOTE The start in gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu tral 2 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the en gine stop switch WARNING EWM00120...

Page 35: ... and start the engine Repeat if necessary 5 After the engine starts slowly return the manual starter handle to its original po sition before releasing it NOTE When the engine is cold it needs to be warmed up For further information see page 32 If the engine is warm and fails to start open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again If the engine still fails to start see page 65 EMU2766...

Page 36: ...n 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 CAUTION ECM00191 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 continuously for more than 5 seconds the battery will be qui...

Page 37: ...pi lot hole shows that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling passages If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the en gine is running overheating and seri ous damage could occur Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob lem cannot be located and ...

Page 38: ...erse go slowly Do not open the throttle more than half Oth erwise the boat could become unstable which could result in loss of control and an accident Tiller control models 1 Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position 2 Move the gear shift lever quickly and firmly from neutral to reverse Remote control models 1 Pull up the neutral interlock trigger if equipped and move the remote control...

Page 39: ...sult in loss of control and an accident Tiller control models 1 Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position 2 On models equipped with a tilt lock le ver check that it is in the lock down po sition 3 Move the gear shift lever quickly and firmly from neutral to reverse Remote control models 1 Check that the tilt lock lever is in the lock position UP DN ZMU03909 N R ZMU03407 ZMU04055 ZMU0405...

Page 40: ...es at idle or low speed Stop ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended EMU27844 Procedure 1 Push and hold the engine stop button or turn the main switch to off 2 After stopping the engine disconnect the fuel line if there is a fuel joint on the outboard motor 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap if equipped ZMU04053 UP DN ZMU03909 N R ZMU03627 ZMU034...

Page 41: ...operating condi tions either trim up or trim down can cause 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 EMU27881 Adjusting trim angle Power trim and tilt models WARNING EWM00750 Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when ad...

Page 42: ...oard motor when adjusting the tilt an gle also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and clamp bracket Use caution when trying a trim position for the first time Increase speed gradu ally and watch for any signs of instabil ity or control problems Improper trim angle can cause loss of control 1 Stop the engine 2 Place the tilt lock lever in the release po sition 3 Hold the ...

Page 43: ...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 through the water decreasing fuel economy and making it hard to increase speed Oper ating with excessive trim in at higher speeds also makes the boat...

Page 44: ...e on page 35 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 EMU27995 Procedure for tilting up hydro tilt models 1 Place the remote control lever gear shift lever in neutral 2 Disconnect the fuel line from the out board motor 3 Place the tilt l...

Page 45: ...ilt switch up until the out board motor has tilted up completely 4 Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket or pull the tilt support lever to ward you to support the engine WARNING EWM00260 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 power trim and tilt unit...

Page 46: ... 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 EMU28052 Procedure for tilting down Power trim and tilt models power tilt models 1 Push the power tilt power trim a...

Page 47: ...ed when using the shallow water cruising system Use extra care when operating in re verse Too much reverse thrust can cause the outboard motor to lift out of the water increasing the chance of ac cident and personal injury Return the outboard motor to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water CAUTION ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet o...

Page 48: ...he outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water WARNING EWM00660 Place the gear shift in neutral before setting up for shallow water cruising Return the outboard motor to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water CAUTION ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is above the surface of the wat...

Page 49: ...sing in other conditions Cruising in salt water After operating in salt water wash out the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged with salt deposits NOTE For cooling system flushing instructions see page 46 Cruising in turbid water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium plated water pump kit if you use the outboard motor in turbid mud d...

Page 50: ... 850 50 r min Engine Type 4 stroke L Displacement 747 0 cm3 45 58 cu in Bore stroke 65 0 75 0 mm 2 56 2 95 in Ignition system CDI micro computer Spark plug NGK DPR6EA 9 Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Control system F30TR Remote control F40MH Tiller F40TR Remote control Starting system F30TR Electric F40MH Manual F40TR Electric Starting carburetion system Prime start Valve clearance cold ...

Page 51: ...pand consid erably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container This can cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard WARNING EWM00700 Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted even if a motor support bar is used Severe injury could occur if the outboard motor accidentally falls CAUTION ECM00660 Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outb...

Page 52: ...01 Procedure EMU28372 Flushing in a test tank 1 Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water For further information see page 50 2 Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer Part No LUB FUELC 12 00 to each gallon of fuel NOTE The use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult your Yamaha deale...

Page 53: ...Remove the outboard motor from the test tank 10 Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor Clean the body thoroughly 11 Install the silencer cover cap and top cowling EMU28400 Lubrication except oil injection models 1 Grease the spark plug threads and in stall the spark plug s and torque to proper specification For information on spark plug installation see page 53 2 Change the gear oil F...

Page 54: ...attery from the boat Always disconnect the black negative cable first to prevent the risk of shorting 2 Clean the battery casing and terminals Fill each cell to the upper level with dis tilled water 3 Store the battery on a level surface in a cool dry well ventilated place out of di rect sunlight 4 Once a month check the specific gravity of the electrolyte and recharge as re quired to prolong batt...

Page 55: ...paint is avail able from your Yamaha dealer EMU28483 Periodic maintenance WARNING EWM01070 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified If you or the owner is not famil iar with machine servicing this work should be done by your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be p...

Page 56: ...year Anode s external Inspection replace ment Anode s internal Inspection replace ment Battery Inspection charging Cooling water pas sages Cleaning Cowling clamp Inspection Fuel filter disposable Inspection replace ment Fuel system Inspection Fuel tank Yamaha por table tank Inspection cleaning Gear oil Change Greasing points Greasing Idling speed carbure tor models Inspection adjustment Power trim...

Page 57: ...igh sulfur gasoline inspecting valve clearance may be required more frequently than every 500 hours Spark plug s Cleaning adjustment replacement Timing belt Inspection replace ment Valve clearance OHC OHV Inspection adjustment Item Actions Initial Every 10 hours 1 month 50 hours 3 months 100 hours 6 months 200 hours 1 year Item Actions Every 500 hours 2 5 years 1000 hours 5 years Timing belt Repla...

Page 58: ...00560 When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the insulator A damaged insulator could allow external sparks which could lead to explosion or fire The spark plug is an important engine com ponent and is easy to inspect The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine For exam ZMU04081 ...

Page 59: ...ark plug to the correct torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when you are fitting a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 to 1 2 a turn past fin ger tight Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque as soon as possible with a torque wrench EMU28962 Checking fuel system WARNING EWM00060 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam mable and explosive Keep away from sp...

Page 60: ... boat could unexpectedly start to move which could result in an accident CAUTION ECM00490 This procedure must be performed while the outboard motor is in the water A flushing attachment or test tank can be used A diagnostic tachometer should be used for this procedure Results may vary depending on whether testing is conducted with the flushing attachment in a test tank or with the outboard motor i...

Page 61: ...e engine oil after the first 10 hours of operation and every 100 hours or at 6 month intervals thereafter Other wise the engine will wear quickly NOTE Change the engine oil when the oil is still warm 1 Put the outboard motor in an upright po sition not tilted 2 Prepare a suitable container that holds a larger amount than the engine oil capac ity Loosen and remove the drain screw while holding the ...

Page 62: ...3 minutes Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the up per and lower marks Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark or drain to the specified level if it is above the upper mark 7 Dispose of used oil according to local regulations NOTE For more information on the disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha dealer Change the oil more often when operating the en...

Page 63: ...pped to check that all switch es work 3 Tilt the outboard motor up and check that the trim and tilt rod is pushed out completely 4 Check that the trim and tilt rod is free of corrosion or other flaws 5 Tilt the outboard motor down Check that the trim and tilt rod operates smoothly NOTE Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation is abnormal EMU29171 Checking propeller WARNING EWM00321 You could be...

Page 64: ...obstacle to help protect the propeller and drive mechanism The propeller will then spin freely on the shaft If this happens the shear pin must be replaced EMU29193 Removing the propeller 1 Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out using a pair of pliers 2 Remove the propeller nut washer and spacer if equipped 3 Remove the propeller and thrust wash er EMU29230 Installing the propeller CAUTION ECM00...

Page 65: ...tboard 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 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...

Page 66: ...arefully Im proper assembly can result in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or ex plosion hazard Dispose of old gasoline according to lo cal regulations 1 Empty the fuel tank into an approved container 2 Pour a small amount of suitable solvent into the tank Install the cap and shake the tank Drain the solvent completely 3 Remove the screws holding the fuel joint assembly Pull the assembly o...

Page 67: ...nd get immediate medical attention Antidote INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Get immediate medical attention Batteries also generate explosive hydro gen gas therefore you should always follow these preventive measures Charge batteries in a well ventilated ar ea Keep batteries away from fire sparks or open flames for example w...

Page 68: ...M01121 Make sure the main switch on applica ble models is off before work ing on the battery Reversal of the battery cables will dam age the electrical parts Connect the red battery cable first when installing the battery and discon nect the black battery cable first when removing it Otherwise the electrical parts can be damaged The electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and p...

Page 69: ...should be kept as clean of ma rine growth as possible If necessary the boat bottom can be coated with an anti foul ing paint approved for your area to inhibit marine growth Do not use anti fouling paint which includes copper or graphite These paints can cause more rapid engine corrosion ZMU02068 ZMU01943 ...

Page 70: ...A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is shift lever in gear A Shift to neutral Engine will not start starter operates Q Is fuel tank empty A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel contaminated or stale A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel filter clogged A Clean or replace filter Q Is starting procedure incorrect A See page 29 Q Has fuel pump malfunctioned A Have serviced by a Yamaha deal...

Page 71: ...p damaged A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is air vent screw on fuel tank closed A Open air vent screw Q Is choke knob pulled out A Return to home position Q Is motor angle too high A Return to normal operating position Q Is carburetor clogged A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is fuel joint connection incorrect A Connect correctly Q Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect A Have serviced by ...

Page 72: ...g s fouled or of incorrect type A Inspect spark plug s Clean or replace with 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 w...

Page 73: ...utboard 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 Inspect the control system and all com ponents for damage Also inspect the boat for damage 3 Whether damage is found or not return to the nearest harb...

Page 74: ...r gency starter rope WARNING EWM01020 Use this procedure only in an emergen cy and only to return to port for repairs When the emergency starter rope is used to start the engine the start in gear protection device does not oper ate Make sure the remote control lever is in neutral Otherwise the boat could unexpectedly start to move which could result in an accident Attach the engine stop switch lan...

Page 75: ... is running Do not install the starter mechanism or top cowling after the engine is running Do not touch the ignition coil spark plug wire spark plug cap or other elec trical components when starting or op erating the motor You could get an electrical shock EMU29573 Emergency starting engine 1 Remove the top cowling 2 Disconnect the start in gear protection cable from the starter if equipped 3 Rem...

Page 76: ...aha dealer follow the proce dure below in order to minimize engine dam age EMU29783 Procedure 1 Thoroughly wash away mud salt sea weed and so on with fresh water 2 Remove the spark plug s then face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water mud or contaminants to drain 3 Drain the fuel from the carburetor fuel filter and fuel line Drain the engine oil completely 4 Fill the sump with the fres...

Page 77: ...72 Consumer information EMU29811 Important warranty information for U S A and Canada ...

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Page 79: ...Consumer information 74 EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...

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Page 81: ...Consumer information 76 EMU29840 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U S A OR CANADA ...

Page 82: ...Printed in Japan April 2004 0 1 1 Printed on recycled paper ...

Page 83: ...r au détail OUTBOARD MOTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER From I D label on clamp bracket MODÉLE ET NO DE SÉRIE DU MOTEUR HORS BORD sur l étiquette d identification de la presse de fixation For Dealer Use Only A l usage du concessionnaire YAMAHA DEALER NUMBER NO DU CONCESSIONNAIRE YAMAHA DEALER NAME NOM DU CONCESSIONNAIRE DATE SOLD DATE DE LIVRAISON OWNER S NAME NOM DU PROPRIÉTAIRE ADDRESS ADRESSE PHONE ...

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