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Page 1: ...HELM MASTER OPERATION MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operation LIT 18626 10 03 6ES 2819U E0 U S A Edition 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 4 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this system Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 3 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 3: ...may be minor discrepancies between the actual system and this manual If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your Helm Master control system please consult a Yamaha dealer In this operation manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safe...

Page 4: ... 1st Edition December 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 18626 10 03 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 1 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 5: ...st switch 19 Power Trim and Tilt PTT switch 19 Remote control active indicator 20 Remote control alert indicator 21 Joystick control 22 Joystick lever 22 Joystick switch 24 High mode switch 24 Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 25 Steering friction 26 Rudder angle 26 Alert display 27 Trip 27 Brightness 28 Tone 28 Favorites 28 Depth Alarms 28 Units 28 Tank Set 29 Off Timer 29 System Info 30 Trim Assist 30 J...

Page 6: ... display windows in order of priority There are 2 types of windows Alert Notifications and Other Notifications each displayed with its own color Alert Notifications Red Other Notifications Yellow Alert Notifications Observe the following instructions for responding to each specific alert Helm Master control system trouble alert Displayed when the Helm Mas ter control system malfunctions Consult a ...

Page 7: ...does not move properly Consult a Yamaha dealer See page 37 for further informa tion All engine steering malfunc tion alert Displayed when all engine s steering systems do not move properly Consult a Yamaha dealer See page 38 for further informa tion Engine interference protec tion alert Displayed if the steering control system does not detect that an engine has reached the target steering angle Co...

Page 8: ...oth engine s battery voltage is too low Steer ing response may be slow or stop Consult a Yamaha dealer SCU high battery voltage alert twin engine Displayed when both engine s battery voltage is too high Steering response may be slow or stop Consult a Yamaha dealer SCU low battery voltage alert triple engine Displayed when two or all engine s battery voltage is too low Steering response may be slow...

Page 9: ...Yamaha dealer See page 41 for further informa tion Battery low charge alert Displayed when running a single engine for more than one hour Start all engines to recharge the batteries Off timer counting alert Displayed 50 minutes after all engines have been stopped using start stop switch but the ignition switch is still ON Turn the ignition switch OFF See page 29 for further information Shallow wat...

Page 10: ...her related manuals for outboard motors Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 and boats for their basic operations If you need any additional information contact your Yamaha dealer Abbreviation Description ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council DN Down side EKS Electronic Key Switch F Forward ID Identification Mfg Dlr Manufacturer Dealer N Neutral PORT Port side PTT Power Trim and Tilt R Reverse RPM Revolutions...

Page 11: ...ap all unused connectors Secure cables to tabs with cable ties WARNING use and maintenance instructions carefully accident with severe injury or death Follow all installation CAN 1 12V CAN 1 CAN 3 CAN 2 RFU 2 RFU 1 SAE J1171 Patent Pending ISO 25197 lgnition Protected 214625 Avoid loss of steering control which could result in an Setting Standards for Safer Boating R 1 2 1 2 WARNING Improper insta...

Page 12: ...ngine s result in loss of control 682006 HIGH POWER CABLE To avoid steering failure do not extend or modify WARNING 6 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 CAUTION HOT WARNING HIGH POWER CABLE To avoid steering fail ure do not extend or modify STEERING BY PASS VALVE For emergency re turn to port steer ing only Read User s Manual WARNING Improper valve use can result in loss of control Close valve before starting engine s...

Page 13: ...ng failure Turn coupling clockwise to lock click Do not overtighten WARNING 682012 7 8 7 8 WARNING Avoid loss of steering control Read User s Manual before oper ating Do not operate boat if any compo nent is not in proper working con dition Keep magnets away from cylinder STEERING CYLINDER Check steering components before each use Check fluid level in pump reservoirs Inspect all hoses fittings and...

Page 14: ...ff switch panel 5 Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 6 Remote control box 7 Joystick control 8 Steering pump 9 Steering bypass valve 10 Steering cylinder IGNITION IGNITION START STOP START STOP IGNITION IGNITION START STOP START STOP IGNITION IGNITION CENTER STBD ALL PORT START STOP START STOP SET MENU CANCEL 1 8 7 6 10 9 2 3 4 5 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 9 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 15: ...t if children are nearby Also check that the lock indicator is blinking Repeated operation of the EKS fob lock unlock function may result in improper operation Be sure to operate the EKS fob in at least 1 second intervals When locking unlocking with the EKS fob do not place the key close to devices pos sessing a magnetic field as this may pre vent the lock unlock operation The EKS will allow to re...

Page 16: ... switch turns power to all engines ON and OFF The active indica tions will be illuminated when the power is ON All start stop switch for triple engine application Pushing the All start stop switch starts and stops all engines The active indicators will be illuminated when the engines are running Engine shut off switch The clip must be attached to the engine shut off switch for the engine to run Th...

Page 17: ...emote control alert indicator 6 Free throttle switch 7 Center engine switch 8 Single lever switch 9 Speed control switch 10 Active indicator station selector switch active indicator 11 PTT switch All 12 PTT switch STBD 13 PTT switch Center and Speed RPM switch 14 PTT switch PORT TIP The PTT Center control and the engine RPM control share the same switch depend ing on the mode selected See page 17 ...

Page 18: ...he boat move forwards while moving it to the reverse R position towards the stern of the boat makes the boat move backwards The boat will be moving with the engine at idle Moving the lever farther opens the throttle and the engine will begin to accelerate 1 Shift 2 Fully closed 3 Throttle 4 Fully open 1 1 3 3 4 4 R F N 2 2 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 13 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 19: ... be controlled to obtain a throttle setting midway between the PORT and STBD engines When either the PORT or STBD engine s control lever is in the neutral N position the center engine will also move into the neutral N position with the throttle fully closed Note the center engine will remain in neutral N with the throttle fully closed if the levers for the PORT and STBD engines are in different fo...

Page 20: ...remote control levers the boat can be maneuvered as shown below A Lever operation B Boat direction and turning force The size of the arrow is proportional to the turning force C Propulsion A B C 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 15 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 21: ...ed the free throttle switch al lows opening the throttles of all engines with out engaging forward or reverse gear With the remote control levers in the N posi tion press the free throttle switch and then move the remote control levers forward to open and close the throttle Moving the re mote control levers rearward will also open and close the throttle The active indicator will be illuminated dur...

Page 22: ...es are running using the PORT control lever Place both remote control levers in the neu tral N position and press the center engine switch the single lever mode must not be ac tivated The active indicator will be illuminat ed during operation 1 Active indicator 2 Center engine switch To leave the center engine mode place both control levers in the neutral N position and press the center engine swi...

Page 23: ...r switch for dual sta tion The station selector switch allows selecting which station main or second will operate the engines When selecting a station the re mote control levers at both stations must be in neutral N The active indicator will illumi nate at the selected station When the oper ating station is changed Station activated will displayed on the Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 at the selected s...

Page 24: ...must be made in or der for the trim assist switch to function 1 Active indicator 2 Trim assist switch Trim assist mode does not operate in the free throttle mode and joystick mode Push ing the trim assist switch exits from trim as sist mode The active indicator will go out When the trim assist function has been switched ON it will remain active until can celled by the operator even when turning th...

Page 25: ...above idle speed and do not accelerate until the engines are lowered into the trim range TIP When speed control is active the center PTT switch 3 acts as the engine RPM switch Switches 2 and 4 will be inactive Raise and lower all engines using PTT switch 1 1 PTT switch All 2 PTT switch STBD 3 PTT switch Center 4 PTT switch PORT Remote control active indicator When the ignition switches are turned ...

Page 26: ... steering system has a mal function A buzzer will also sound alternat ing ON OFF to alert the operator Pushing the SET button on the Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 will stop the buzzer TIP Depending on the type of engine malfunc tion pressing the SET button of the Digital Network Gauge 6Y9 may not stop the buzzer 1 Remote control alert indicator A PORT engine malfunctions B STBD engine malfunctions C C...

Page 27: ... joystick lever when activated 1 Joystick lever 2 Joystick switch 3 High mode switch Joystick lever Moving the joystick lever left right forwards backwards or diagonally moves the boat in the corresponding direction The joystick will return to the neutral N po sition when released 2 3 1 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 22 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 28: ...23 Function and operation of components Maneuvering with the joystick lever A Lever operation B Boat direction A B 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 23 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 29: ... R or stopping the PORT or STBD engine exits the joystick mode Even if the center engine is stopped the PORT and STBD engines can be control led by the joystick The active indicator will turn OFF TIP When exiting the joystick mode even if the steering wheel is turned the engines will au tomatically return to the initial positions High mode switch The function of this switch is to allow the en gine...

Page 30: ...h the exception of 16 18 and 21 1 Logs 4 Settings 23 Alarms 26 Other Views 2 Trip 3 Maintenance 5 Brightness 6 Tone 7 Display 11 Depth Alarms 12 Clock 13 Units 14 Initial 19 Calibrate 24 Current 25 Trouble Codes 27 Tanks 28 Trim 8 Favorites 9 Color 10 Mfg Dlr Set 15 Tank Set 16 Off Timer 18 System Info 17 Reset 20 Trim Level 21 Trim Assist 22 Fuel Flow 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 25 Monday December...

Page 31: ...friction level can be adjusted on the STEER FUNCTION screen There are two levels of adjustment Regular default level Heavy Rudder angle Rudder angle indicates the steering position of the engines during normal steering con trol Rudder angle graphically or numerical ly can be selected to display on one of the BOAT STATS or COMBO screens When rudder angle is displayed numerically a mi nus sign indic...

Page 32: ... of the corresponding engine TIP The buzzer also sounds if there is an engine malfunction as the malfunction may affect boat maneuvering by the Helm Master control system When a warning for water in fuel engine lanyard switch overheat or low oil pres sure occurs the buzzer will not stop until the cause of the warning is corrected even if the SET button is pressed 1 Helm Master control system troub...

Page 33: ... be adjusted using the Button Sound function Dual station instal lations The sound must be adjusted at each station The Button Sound is set to level 3 by de fault Favorites Rudder angle is shown in Selection items 1 and 2 Depth Alarms A shallow water alarm can be set to warn when the water depth is less than the mini mum set in the gauge optional Multisensor required The deep alarm is not function...

Page 34: ...nd the buzzer sounds The default setting of the OFF Timer function is OFF 1 From the main menu select Off Timer 2 To activate the timer function select On Press the SET button to confirm 3 After approximately 1 second the dis play will return to the main menu Distance km mile nm Boat speed km h mph knots Economy km L mpg nm L Units Metric ABYC Fuel L gal Fuel flow L h gph Temperature C F Depth m f...

Page 35: ... Assist This function automatically sets the outboard motor trim angle according to the engine speed 1 From the main menu select Trim Assist TIP There are no default trim assist positions set in a new gauge The trim assist posi tion settings must be made in order for the trim assist to function Lower the engines to the trim range before starting Trim assist will not lower the engines until shifted...

Page 36: ...er engine speed and percentage of trim data in all five positions Engine speed for Position 1 is automati cally set for Idle 3 Use the and navigation arrows to set the Engine Speed Use the navigation arrow to move to the Trim Angle setting Use the and nav igation arrows to set the amount of trim angle percentage desired Press the SET button to confirm TIP When setting the Trim angle to 0 both dig ...

Page 37: ...he result of the calibration Allow the boat to run for a fairly long dis tance during the calibration Hold the joy stick firmly in position Calibration does not have to be performed in both directions port and starboard if only one needs correction 1 While not in the joystick mode push and hold the joystick switch for 5 seconds to enter the calibration mode 2 A message will appear in the display R...

Page 38: ...witch for 5 seconds to enter the calibration mode 6 Move the joystick to PORT Rotate the joystick until the boat moves directly to PORT 7 Push the joystick switch again to com plete the sertting for PORT TIP If the joystick switch is pressed while the joy stick is in the N position all calibrated set tings for the joystick will return to default Current STEERING MALFUNCTION and CHECK SYSTEM warnin...

Page 39: ...f components Trouble Codes If a malfunction should occur trouble codes and the affected area of the engine s or steering system s is displayed Consult a Yamaha dealer 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 34 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 40: ...inder Also perform checks with the steering wheel turned in the opposite direction Check the hydraulic fluid hoses and connecting sections for wear twisting and leaks If there is fluid leakage it must be repaired before operat ing the boat Steering bypass valve Check that the steering bypass valve is closed See page 36 Electrical component Check that the EKS switch active indicators are illuminate...

Page 41: ...ss valve Check that the steering bypass valve lever is in the closed position TIP For maintenance and emergency access have your dealer show you where the steering pumps and steering bypass valves are located in the boat 2 1 OPEN CLOSED WARNING 214465 STEERING BYPASS VALVE For emergency return to port steering only Read User s Manual Improper valve use can Close valve before starting engine s resu...

Page 42: ...nto neutral and returns all engines to idle speed At this time normal engine steering can only be used within a limited range Operators should comply with the following procedures and return to port After returning to port please have the unit checked imme diately by a Yamaha dealer 1 Place the remote control levers in the N position TIP Throttle and shift control will not return until the remote ...

Page 43: ...t indicator shows which engine the steering is malfunction ing in The steering control system shifts all engines into neutral and returns all engines to idle speed At this time all steering will be inop erable Operators should comply with the following procedures and return to port After returning to port please have the unit checked imme diately by a Yamaha dealer 1 Place the remote control lever...

Page 44: ...e does not reach the value requested the interference safe guard activates and the following warnings are issued The display window appears and a buzzer sounds The remote control alert indicator shows which engine the steering is malfunction ing in Example The steering control system places the gear shifts of all engines in neutral and sets the engine speed to idle speed At this time no engine ste...

Page 45: ...evers to operate the unaffected engine s and return to port Note the steering response may be sluggish The affected engine s steering will be moved by the water flowing past the lower unit The affected engine will remain in neutral even if the shift throttle lever for that engine is placed in forward F or reverse R When a malfunction occurs in Joystick mode 1 Turn the ignition switches for all eng...

Page 46: ...ering pump from overheat ing the steering response becomes slow and a window appears in the display Pressing the SET button closes the win dow A Helm Master control system trouble alert will be displayed in the alert display area for all outboard motors if a steering pump is likely to overheat If a steering pump should overheat steering response will temporarily be slowed to allow the pump tempera...

Page 47: ... hoses and connecting sec tions for wear twisting and leaks Steering control sys tem compo nents Check the steering control system components for tightness looseness wear and leaks Steering cyl inder responsive ness Check whether the steering responds immediately when the steering wheel is turned Steering control sys tem connec tions Check that all steering sys tem fasteners and electrical connect...

Page 48: ... steering cylinder shafts 2 and sup port rod 3 Tighten fasteners to the specified torque value A Greasing points Steering system cor rosion Check the steering control system for signs of corro sion Contact a Yamaha dealer if any corrosion is found Greasing points Apply grease 43 Hydraulic fluid Perform a visual check to see whether the hydraulic fluid is clean Clean the fluid if any sediment is fo...

Page 49: ... Use of any other fluid including power steering power trim and tilt Dexron IV automatic transmission fluid or brake fluid can cause permanent component damage Recommended hydraulic fluid Teleflex SeaStar EPS fluid or Chev ron MD 3 automatic transmission fluid 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 44 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

Page 50: ...o secure it in the tilt position NOTICE To prevent unintentional steering move ment trailer the outboard motor with setting all engine to full rudder angle by steering wheel To prevent interference between out board motors each other when using PTT and making the outboard motor in and out the tilt position all outboard motors direction should be straight When trailering the outboard motor in the t...

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Page 52: ...Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan December 2012 0 2 x 1 ABE 0KAW_dtp_data_US book Page 47 Monday December 17 2012 3 35 PM ...

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