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EMU01209

START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION

Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha
approved remote control units are
equipped with start-in-gear protection
device(s). This feature permits the engine
to be started only when it is Neutral.
Always select Neutral before starting the
engine.

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Page 1: ...SX150A LX150A SX200A LX200A LIT 18626 04 62 SX150A LX150A SX200A LX200A OWNER S MANUAL U S A Edition...

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Page 3: ...utions 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 advance ments in product design and q...

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Page 5: ...E CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION BASIC COMPONENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE RECOVERY INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR EMU00003...

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Page 7: ...serial number 1 1 Key number 1 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 3 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 5 BASIC BOATING RULES 1 6 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1 10 Gasoline petrol 1 11 Engine oil 1 11 BA...

Page 8: ...in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your out board motor is stolen 1 Outboard motor serial number EMU00008 KEY NUMBER If a main key switch is equipped with the mo...

Page 9: ...f Emission control certificate This label is attached to the bottom cowl ing 1 Emission control information label Existing Technology N A Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp br...

Page 10: ...ully Make sure there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel before starting the engine 8 This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which may cause brain damage...

Page 11: ...organiza tions including the following United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff G BC Office of Boating Public and Consumer Affairs U S Coast Guard Headquarters Washington D C 20593 0001 Boati...

Page 12: ...hands hair and clothes away from flywheel 6and other rotating parts while engine is running 6A1 83625 41 WARNING Hot surface under this cover during and after operation To avoid burns do not touch fi...

Page 13: ...cur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become Give Way vessels EMU00015 BASIC BOATING RULES Rules of the road Just as there are rules which apply when you are...

Page 14: ...un the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident You should keep the other vessel on your port left 102045 side This rule doesn t apply...

Page 15: ...d orange boarders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information of its way until you are clear of it Likewise if another vessel is passing you you should maintain your...

Page 16: ...old new old new old new LIGHTED BUOY Starboard Hand 2 4 6 Even number increasing toward head of naviga tion Leave to starboard right proceeding up stream White Light Red Light A LIGHTED SAFE WATER BU...

Page 17: ...filler cap securely after refueling 8 If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gasoline in your eyes get immediate medical attention 8 If any gasoline spills onto your...

Page 18: ...re two types of gasohol gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings G...

Page 19: ...gh or too low for good engine performance this will have an adverse effect on the engine EMU00031 BATTERY REQUIREMENT cC Do not use the battery that does not meet the specified capacity If different b...

Page 20: ...nstall a propeller on your outboard that is best suited to your application NOTE At full throttle and under a maximum boat load the engine s rpm should be within the upper half of the full throttle op...

Page 21: ...ION Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha approved remote control units are equipped with start in gear protection device s This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is Neutral Always sele...

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Page 23: ...te control 2 2 Trim tab 2 7 Power trim tilt switch 2 8 Digital tachometer 2 9 Digital speedometer 2 11 Fuel management meter 2 14 Tilt support lever 2 19 Top cowling lock levers 2 19 Flushing device 2...

Page 24: ...ti cavitation plate 4 Trim tab Anode 5 Propeller 6 Cooling water inlet 7 Clamp bracket 8 Tilt support lever 9 Flushing device 0 Power trim and tilt switch q Remote control box Side mount type w Remote...

Page 25: ...on the remote control box A Side mount remote control box Binnacle mount remote control box C Switch panel for use with 1 Remote control lever 2 Neutral interlock trigger 3 Neutral throttle lever 4 Fr...

Page 26: ...u t r y 701031 000323 UP DN N 701033 w q 2 3 702032 q w e r r t t y y u u EMU00099 Neutral Interlock Trigger To shift out of Neutral the neutral inter lock trigger of the remote control lever must fi...

Page 27: ...cloth ing or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the lanyard will pull out the lock plate stopping igni tion to the engine This will prevent the boat from running away unde...

Page 28: ...n the control cover Pushing the switch UP trims the motor up then tilts the motor up Pressing the switch DN tilts the motor down and trims the motor down When the switch button is released the motor w...

Page 29: ...rator button will return automatically to its set position The remote control will then engage Forward and Reverse normally 1 Fully open 2 Fully closed 3 Free accelerator 702043 35 q w e 701035 EMU011...

Page 30: ...r replaced to be sure steering is correct Be sure you have tightened the bolt after adjusting the trim tab 1 Trim tab 2 Bolt 3 Cap If equipped cC The trim tab also serves as an anode to protect the en...

Page 31: ...When the switch button is released the motor will stop in its current position w Use the power trim tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling only when the boat is at a complete stop with the...

Page 32: ...ay will light momentarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal there after EMU00136 Tachometer This meter shows the engine speed EMU01109 Trim Meter This meter shows the trim a...

Page 33: ...s Display off 8 Resetting the trip hours Simultaneously pressing the SET and MODE buttons for more than 1 second while the trip hours are displayed resets the trip counter to 0 zero NOTE The total num...

Page 34: ...e on as a check After a few seconds the meters will change to normal operation Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on 001052 q EMU01553 Overheat Warning Indi...

Page 35: ...SPEED YAMAHA set mode EMU01274 Trip Meter This meter displays the distance the boat has traveled since the meter was last reset Repeatedly push and release the mode button until the indicator on the f...

Page 36: ...up trim or continu ous turning can give false readings 802032 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED EMU01275 Clock This meter shows the current time Repeatedly push and release the mode button un...

Page 37: ...E BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode q w YAMAHA set mode P S mpg Km L gph I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT q w e EMU00146 FUEL MANAGEMENT METER Optional equipment The meter contains the...

Page 38: ...he same time By pressing set button the meter will display fuel flow of starboard side engine and S indication By pressing set button again the meter will display fuel flow of port side engine and P i...

Page 39: ...at the meter will display only the total fuel economy of both engines P S mpg Km L gph I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT P S mp Km gph I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT L g EMU01276 Fuel Consumption M...

Page 40: ...amaha digital speedometer and fuel management meter calculates speed miles traveled and fuel econo my by water movement at the stern of the boat This distance can vary greatly from the actual distance...

Page 41: ...4 Starboard side engine speed is slightly higher 5 Starboard side engine speed is higher NOTE If the two engines speeds are not syn chronized while cruising they can be syn chronized by adjusting tri...

Page 42: ...ck the cowling again by moving the levers downward 301021 301022 EMU00157 TILT SUPPORT LEVER To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up position lock the tilt support lever to the clamp bracket 40303...

Page 43: ...warning system has been activated stop the engine and check the water inlet for clogging NOTE In case of dual engine drive Should the overheat warning system of one engine operate it slows down and th...

Page 44: ...stop the engine and check for the cause NOTE The warning for oil filter clogging is simi lar to the warnings for low oil level and overheating For easy troubleshooting it is advisable to check for en...

Page 45: ...TION CHECKS 3 8 Operation after a long period of storage 3 9 BREAKING IN RUNNING IN ENGINE 3 10 STARTING ENGINE 3 12 WARMING UP ENGINE 3 15 SHIFTING 3 16 STOPPING ENGINE 3 17 TRIMMING OUTBOARD MOTOR 3...

Page 46: ...ater spray while the boat is cruising Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operat ed continuously in the presence of air borne water spray NOTE During water testing check the buoyancy of th...

Page 47: ...specific boat motor com bination 8 Your dealer or other person experi enced in proper rigging should mount the motor If you are mounting the motor yourself you should be trained by an experienced pers...

Page 48: ...ting height is too high cavitation tends to occur thus reducing the propulsion and if the pro peller tips cut the air the engine speed will rise abnormally and cause the engine to overheat If the moun...

Page 49: ...line has changed the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxy genates has increased These additives are important for the engines in passen ger cars but they can have detrimental effects in marin...

Page 50: ...he engine oil into the engine oil tank proceed as follows w Do not add gasoline Petrol into the oil tank Fire or explosion could result EMU00194 When remote oil tank is used 1 Pour the engine oil into...

Page 51: ...or the first time or stored for a period of time a min imum of 5 liters 5 3 US qt 4 4 Imp qt of oil should be kept in the remote oil tank Otherwise the oil feed pump chamber will not be filled with oi...

Page 52: ...0 26 Imp qt or less More than 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt or less More than 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt More than 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt 1 500 cm3 1 6 US...

Page 53: ...or gasoline fumes 8 Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight 8 Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure flat surface and that the fuel hose is not twisted or flattened or likely to...

Page 54: ...remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 8 Keep hands hair and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running 3 Watch for oil flowing through the oil fee...

Page 55: ...in running in use gaso line petrol only If premix fuel is used continually the oxygen sensor for Electronic Fuel Injection system could be damaged EMU00225 Gasoline Petrol Engine oil mixing chart cC...

Page 56: ...reduce engine speed to three quarter throttle approximately 4 000 r min Vary engine speed occasional ly Run at full throttle for one minute then allow about 10 minutes of opera tion at three quarter...

Page 57: ...way from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw 8 This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a col orless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when...

Page 58: ...te on the other end of the lanyard in the engine stop switch w 8 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing your arm or leg while operating 8 Do not attach the lanyard to...

Page 59: ...Turn the main switch to START and hold it for a maximum of 5 sec onds 8 Immediately after the engine starts release the main switch to return it to ON cC 8 Do not turn the main switch to START when th...

Page 60: ...C A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole shows that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling pas sages If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is...

Page 61: ...U00264 FORWARD Pull up the neutral interlock trigger If equipped and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from Neutral to Forward EMU00269 REVERSE w When operating in Reverse go slowly Do...

Page 62: ...the main switch to OFF 2 If the fuel joints are provided discon nect the fuel line from the motor after stopping the engine 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap after stopping the engine...

Page 63: ...t engine and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed w Excessive trim for the operating condi tions either trim up or trim do...

Page 64: ...er trim tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling if equipped only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off The outboard motor trim angle can be adjusted operating the power trim...

Page 65: ...there is more air drag Excessive trim up can cause the propeller to ventilate which reduces performance further When trimmed out too much a boat may porpoise hop in the water which could throw the ope...

Page 66: ...proce dures under STOPPING ENGINE Never tilt the motor while the engine is running Severe damage from overheating can result w Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when adjusting the ti...

Page 67: ...lever toward you and support the engine w After tilting the engine be sure to sup port it with the tilt support lever Otherwise the engine could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim tilt u...

Page 68: ...AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR CRUISING IN TURBID WATER It is strongly recommended that the optional chromium plated water pump kit be installed if the outboard is to be used in turbid muddy water condit...

Page 69: ...ng fuel system 4 13 Inspecting fuel filter 4 14 Adjusting idling speed 4 15 Checking water in engine oil tank 4 16 Replacing fuse 4 17 Checking wiring and connectors 4 17 Exhaust leakage 4 17 Water le...

Page 70: ...ed Neutral r min 4 500 5 500 110 3 150 0 5 000 700 760 ENGINE Type Displacement cm3 cu in Bore stroke mm in Ignition system Spark plug NGK Spark plug gap mm in Control system Starting system Battery c...

Page 71: ...5 4 500 5 500 147 1 200 0 5 000 700 760 E 4 2 Regular unleaded gasoline Minimum 86 YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL or an equivalent TCW3 certified outboard oil YAMAHA PRECISION BLEND SYSTEM 0 9 0 95 0...

Page 72: ...consult your Yamaha dealer w 8 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 accidentally falls 8 USE CARE when transp...

Page 73: ...ing procedures can be performed by you the owner with a minimum of tools cC Do not use any chemical goods contain ing Silicon Phosphorus or Lead Otherwise the oxygen sensor for Electronic Fuel Injecti...

Page 74: ...shing Attachment cC Avoid running the outboard at high speed while on the flushing attachment or overheating could occur 1 Remove the top cowling and silencer cover Remove the propeller 2 Install a fl...

Page 75: ...g Oil section 4 Change the gear case oil Refer to CHANGING GEAR OIL Inspect the oil for the presence of water which indi cates a leaky seal Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha...

Page 76: ...Ventilate when charging or using in a closed space Always wear eye protection when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Batteries vary among manufacturers Therefore the following proc...

Page 77: ...ha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment necessary to perform maintenance not covered by this owner s manual EMU00356 REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are ne...

Page 78: ...ior Inspection 4 26 Cooling water passage 1 Cleaning 4 27 Propeller Cotter pin Inspection Replacement 4 19 Battery Inspection Charge every 4 23 month Throttle pick up timing Inspection Adjustment 1 Bo...

Page 79: ...E 4 10 EMU00366 GREASING Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease...

Page 80: ...ir leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself Instead take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer You should periodically remove and inspect the spark...

Page 81: ...hen you are fitting a spark plug a good esti mate of the correct torque is 1 4 to 1 2 a turn past finger tight Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque as soon as possible with a torque wren...

Page 82: ...found it should be repaired immediately by Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan ic Checking points 8 Fuel system parts leakage 8 Fuel hose joint leakage 8 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 8 Fuel c...

Page 83: ...er must be reassembled carefully with O ring filter cup and hoses in place Improper assembly or replacement can result in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion hazard EMU00979 1 Loosen...

Page 84: ...leaks NOTE If any water is in the fuel the red ring in the fuel filter unit will float If so remove the cup and drain the water EMU00991 ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED w 8 Do not touch or remove electrical pa...

Page 85: ...wise to increase the idling speed and turn ing it counterclockwise to decrease the idling speed NOTE Correct idling speed adjustment is only possible if the engine is fully warmed up If not warmed up...

Page 86: ...TE If the new fuse blows again immediately consult a Yamaha dealer 1 Electrical cover 2 Fuse holder 3 Fuse 30A 80A 2 4 Spare fuse 30A 80A 2 5 Fuse puller EMU00383 CHECKING WIRING AND CONNECTORS 1 Chec...

Page 87: ...and check that the tilt rod 1 and trim rods 2 are pushed out completely 4 Use the tilt support lever 3 to lock the motor in the UP position Operate the tilt down switch briefly so the motor is suppor...

Page 88: ...as one 8 Do not use your hand to hold the pro peller when loosening or tightening the propeller nut Put a wood block between the cavitation plate and the propeller to prevent the propeller from turnin...

Page 89: ...on resistant grease to the pro peller shaft 2 Install the thrust washer and propeller on the propeller shaft 3 Install the spacer and washer Tighten the propeller nut to the specified torque 4 Align t...

Page 90: ...e outboard in a vertical position not tilted 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case 3 Remove the oil drain plug 1 NOTE The oil drain plug is magnetic Remove all metal particles from the plug...

Page 91: ...ug 7 Insert and tighten the oil drain plug 603024 Gear oil grade capacity Refer to SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 1 EMU00831 INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE S Yamaha outboard motor is protected from corrosio...

Page 92: ...ush with water 8 EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention Antidote INTERNAL 8 Drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetab...

Page 93: ...ate of charge Installing a voltmeter will help you monitor your battery If you will not use the boat for a month or more remove the battery from the boat and store it in a cool dark place Completely r...

Page 94: ...en connect the BLACK lead to the NEGATIVE terminal 8 Using a single battery Connect both red cables 1 and 2 to the terminal w Do not leave cable 2 unconnected If it accidentally contacts the NEGATIVE...

Page 95: ...TOR EXTERIOR EMU00410 Cleaning the Outboard Motor After use wash the exterior of the out board with fresh water Flush the cooling system with fresh water NOTE Refer to Flushing Cooling System instruc...

Page 96: ...s connect the garden hose 3 4 When flushing is complete reinstall the garden hose connector 2 on the fitting 1 on the bottom cowling Tighten the connector securely cC Do not leave the garden hose conn...

Page 97: ...available from a Yamaha dealer EMU00413 COATING THE BOAT BOTTOM A clean hull improves boat performance The boat bottom should be kept as clean of marine growths as possible If neces sary the boat bott...

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Page 99: ...1 TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY 5 5 Impact damage 5 5 RUNNING SINGLE ENGINE 5 5 Power trim tilt will not operate 5 6 Starter will not operate 5 7 Engine fails to operate 5 9 Low oil level warning acti...

Page 100: ...ad and repair Replace fuse with one of correct amperage 4 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 5 Attach lanyard 6 Shift to neutral B Engine will not start Starter operates 1 Fuel tank empty 2 Fuel contami...

Page 101: ...le valve adjustment incorrect 17 Battery lead disconnected 1 Inspect spark plug s Clean or replace with recommended type 2 Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system 3...

Page 102: ...6 Boat bottom fouled with marine growth 7 Spark plug s fouled or incorrect type 8 Weeds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing 9 Fuel system obstructed 10 Fuel filter clogged 11 Fuel contami...

Page 103: ...erviced by a Yamaha dealer 19 Connect correctly 20 Inspect spark plug and replace it with recommended type 21 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer E Engine power loss F Engine vibrates excessively 1 Prope...

Page 104: ...d or not found go back to a nearest harbor slowly and carefully 4 Have a Yamaha dealer inspection of the outboard motor before operating it again 607011 5 5 EMU00418 RUNNING SINGLE ENGINE Using only o...

Page 105: ...er trim and tilt because of a discharged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit the engine can be tilted manually 1 Manual valve screw EMU00421 1 Loosen the manual valve screw coun ter...

Page 106: ...es 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 8 Be sure no one is standing behind you when pull...

Page 107: ...the engine stop switch 4 Turn the main switch to START and back to OFF several times to inject some fuel into the combustion cham bers then put the switch in the ON position 5 Insert the knotted end o...

Page 108: ...procedure w When the emergency circuit is used the engine may run faster than normal at idling and low speeds Be prepared slightly increased speeds when operating at low throttle settings cC 8 This e...

Page 109: ...gency connector The ignition timing advance circuit of the microcomputer is bypassed 1 CDI unit 2 Yellow White cord 3 Open the throttle slightly without shifting using the neutral throttle lever or t...

Page 110: ...oil will be pumped into the engine tank overflowing it Release the switch when oil reaches the upper level line on the engine oil tank 8 Do not use this emergency procedure unless the oil level warni...

Page 111: ...Reserve oil capacity is maximum 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt 8 The oil feed pump will not operate if the engine is tilted more than 35 Put the engine in the down position before operating the emer...

Page 112: ...oughly wash away mud salt seaweed etc with fresh water 2 Remove the spark plugs and face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water mud or contaminants to drain 3 Drain the fuel from the vapor s...

Page 113: ...E EMU00450 Chapter 6 INDEX INDEX 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 114: ...sing in turbid water 3 23 D Digital speedometer 2 11 Digital tachometer 2 9 Disconnecting the battery 4 26 E Emergency starting engine 5 8 Emission control information 1 2 Engine fails to operate 5 9...

Page 115: ...itive 3 4 Running single engine 5 5 S Safety information 1 3 Shifting 3 16 Specification data 4 1 Speedometer 2 12 Start in gear protection 1 14 Starter will not operate 5 7 Starting engine 3 12 Stopp...

Page 116: ...istration records are checked 2 Read the Limited Warranty statement which follows these instructions This warranty applies to Yamaha outboard motors sold in the United States whether purchased sepa ra...

Page 117: ...lable in one country may not be sold or serviced in the other 6 If you need any additional information about your Yamaha or warranty coverage which your dealer cannot provide please contact us directl...

Page 118: ...or purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territo ries For warranty provisions outside the United States contact the particular country s local Yamaha distributor WAR...

Page 119: ...SO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A Post Office Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q What costs are my responsibility durin...

Page 120: ...tion such as names addresses model engine serial number dates and receipts CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to maintain a complete up to date list...

Page 121: ...l receive service If you need more information about your warranty coverage or your Yamaha outside the U S A or Canada please contact an autho rized Yamaha dealer in your country 2 Keep a copy of your...

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