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VZ200
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OWNER’S MANUAL

6C9-28199-13

U.S.A.Edition

LIT-18626-06-67

6C9-9-13 Hyoshi  4/25/05 2:47 PM  Page 1

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2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for VZ200 2019

Page 1: ...VZ200 VZ225 VZ250 VZ300 OWNER S MANUAL 6C9 28199 13 U S A Edition LIT 18626 06 67 6C9 9 13 Hyoshi 4 25 05 2 47 PM Page 1 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 2: ...EMU25071 ZMU01690 Read this owner s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor 6C9 9 13 Hyoshi 4 25 05 2 47 PM Page 2 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 3: ...ecial 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 de...

Page 4: ...and tilt or hydro tilt model 16 Top cowling lock levers 17 Flushing device 17 Tachometer 17 Digital tachometer 18 Oil level indicators three indicators 18 Oil level indicator digital type 18 Overheat...

Page 5: ...eaning fuel filter 50 Inspecting idling speed 51 Checking water in engine oil tank 51 Checking wiring and connectors 52 Exhaust leakage 52 Water leakage 52 Checking power trim and tilt system 52 Check...

Page 6: ...he 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 EMU25221 Emission control...

Page 7: ...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 EMU...

Page 8: ...mage but also adversely affect fuel consumption Consult your dealer for correct use Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak ing drugs About 50 of all boating fatali ties involve intoxication Have...

Page 9: ...illegally discard empty containers used to replace or replenish oil For the correct processing of empty containers consult the dealer where you purchased the oil When replacing oils used to lubricate...

Page 10: ...pply when you are driving on streets and high ways there are waterway rules which apply when you are driving your boat These rules are used internationally and are also enforced by the United States C...

Page 11: ...occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become Give Way ves sels EMU25520 Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situations which you may encou...

Page 12: ...ed 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...

Page 13: ...orm State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with dis tinctive shapes and colors to show regulato ry or advisory information These markers are w...

Page 14: ...t 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...

Page 15: ...does not recommended gasohol containing methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems EMU25660 Engine oil Use Yamalube 2 M outboard oil If Ya malube 2 M is not availa...

Page 16: ...ers stock a range of propellers and can advise you and install a propeller on your outboard that is best suited to your ap plication NOTE Select a propeller which will allow the engine to reach the mi...

Page 17: ...h Km h knot knot mph mph km km mile mile SPEED SPEED YAMAHA YAMAHA set mode 17 13 18 14 15 16 1 2 12 11 9 10 8 7 6 5 3 4 2 ZMU04845 1 Top cowling 2 Top cowling lock lever s 3 Trim tab 4 Propeller 5 Co...

Page 18: ...the throttle without shifting into ei ther forward or reverse put the remote con trol lever in the neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever NOTE The neutral throttle lever will operate onl...

Page 19: ...uld be attached to a secure place on the operator s clothing or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the lanyard will pull out the lock plate stopping ignition to the engine...

Page 20: ...rd motor up then tilts it up Pressing the switch down tilts the outboard mo tor down and trims it down When the switch is released the outboard motor will stop in its current position NOTE For instruc...

Page 21: ...ced to be sure steering is correct Be sure you have tightened the bolt after ad justing the trim tab If the boat tends to veer the left port side turn the trim tab rear end to the port side A in the f...

Page 22: ...the top cowling is not designed as a handle and could break if used as such EMU26460 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling wa ter passages of the motor using a garden hose and tap...

Page 23: ...30 CAUTION ECM00030 Do not operate the engine without oil Se rious engine damage will occur EMU26550 Oil level indicator digital type This indicator shows the engine oil level If the oil level falls b...

Page 24: ...all segments of the display come on as a test After a few seconds the gauge will change to normal operation Watch the gauge when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on NOTE The s...

Page 25: ...he top segment on the trim meter display will blink EMU26650 Hour meter digital type This meter shows the number of hours the engine has been run It can be set to show the total number of hours or the...

Page 26: ...e mode button until the desired hour is displayed Press the set button again the minute display will begin blinking Press the mode button until the desired minute is dis played Press the set button ag...

Page 27: ...ning de vice has activated For charging the bat tery consult your Yamaha dealer EMU26801 Warning system CAUTION ECM00090 Do not continue to operate the engine if a warning device has activated Consult...

Page 28: ...g EMU26845 Oil level warning and oil filter clogging warning Oil injection models This engine has an oil level warning system If the oil level falls below the lower limit the warning system will activ...

Page 29: ...e engine and check for the cause NOTE The warning for oil filter clogging is similar to the warnings for low oil level and overheat ing To make troubleshooting easier check for engine overheating firs...

Page 30: ...ce 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 WAR...

Page 31: ...of the outboard motor see page 34 EMU27041 Breaking in engine Your new engine requires a period of break in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly Correct break in will help en su...

Page 32: ...can occur EMU27110 Fuel Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gaso line fumes Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight if equipped Ya...

Page 33: ...l and engine oil EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances each chosen to give certain characteristics Gasoline blends have been changing in recent year...

Page 34: ...For details on how to read the indicators see page 30 To fill the engine oil tank proceed as follows 1 Pour engine oil into the remote oil tank NOTE The oil level lines on the remote oil tank indi cat...

Page 35: ...Imp qt 1500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt or less Add oil see page 29 Red Yellow Green 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt or less more than 1500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt Check oil filter for clog ging Check...

Page 36: ...st outlets 1 If there is an air vent screw on the fuel tank cap loosen it 2 or 3 turns 2 If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat firmly connect the fuel line to the joint or open the fuel...

Page 37: ...f cranking return the main switch to on wait 10 seconds then crank the engine again NOTE When the engine is cold it needs to be warmed up For further information see page 32 If the engine is warm and...

Page 38: ...ull up the neutral interlock trigger if equipped and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from neutral to forward EMU27784 Reverse automatic reverse lock and power trim and tilt models WAR...

Page 39: ...ine 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 on the engine Correct trim angle depends upon the combinat...

Page 40: ...ontrol device or tiller handle if equipped EMU27911 Adjusting boat trim When the boat is on plane a bow up attitude results in less drag greater stability and effi ciency This is generally when the ke...

Page 41: ...d also to reduce salt corrosion WARNING EWM00220 Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when tilting up and down also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and eng...

Page 42: ...t support knob or tilt support lever Otherwise the outboard motor could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim and tilt unit loses pres sure 5 Models equipped with trim rods Once the outboar...

Page 43: ...90 Power trim and tilt models power tilt models The 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...

Page 44: ...lt 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 p...

Page 45: ...gine Type 2 stroke V Displacement 3342 0 cm3 203 93 cu in Bore stroke 93 0 82 0 mm 3 66 3 23 in Ignition system TCI Spark plug NGK BKR6EKU Spark plug gap 1 5 1 6 mm 0 059 0 063 in Control system Remot...

Page 46: ...ered in the normal running position use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt position The outboard motor should be trailered and stored in the normal running position If there is ins...

Page 47: ...cur 7 Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clog ging up with salt sand or dirt In addi tion fogging lubricating of the engine is mandatory to prevent excessive engin...

Page 48: ...ustic Always follow these preventive mea sures Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic fluid as it can cause severe burns or permanent eye injury Wear protective eye gear when han dling or working near...

Page 49: ...er and disconnect the garden hose 4 When flushing is complete reinstall the garden hose connector on the fitting on the bottom cowling Tighten the connec tor securely CAUTION ECM00540 Do not leave the...

Page 50: ...nd sys tems may be performed by any marine engine repair establishment or individual All warranty repairs however including those to the emission control system must be performed by an authorized Yama...

Page 51: ...Every 10 hours 1 month 50 hours 3 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...

Page 52: ...pump oil level Inspection filling Oil pump Inspection adjustment Oil tank water drain Inspection cleaning Spark plug s Cleaning adjustment replacement Item Actions Every 500 hours 2 5 years 1000 hour...

Page 53: ...alling 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...

Page 54: ...f 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...

Page 55: ...llow 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...

Page 56: ...ater 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...

Page 57: ...alls Make sure no one is under the outboard motor before performing this test 1 Check the power trim and tilt unit for any sign of oil leaks 2 Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches on the r...

Page 58: ...ace the shift control in neutral turn the main switch to off and re move the key and remove the lanyard from the engine stop switch Turn off the battery cut off switch if your boat has one Do not use...

Page 59: ...ower case and propeller boss could be damaged Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely Otherwise the propeller could come off during op eration and be lost 1 Apply Yamaha marine...

Page 60: ...Remove the oil level plug to allow the oil to drain completely CAUTION ECM00710 Inspect the used oil after it has been drained If the oil is milky water is getting into the gear case which can cause...

Page 61: ...a sures Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic fluid as it can cause severe burns or permanent eye injury Wear protective eye gear when han dling or working near batteries Antidote EXTERNAL SKIN Flush...

Page 62: ...ging or re charging batteries EMU29362 Connecting the Battery WARNING EWM00570 Mount the battery holder securely in a dry well ventilated vibration free loca tion in the boat Install a fully charged b...

Page 63: ...cking top cowling Check the fitting of the top cowling by push ing it with both hands If it is loose have it re paired by your Yamaha dealer EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat...

Page 64: ...Maintenance 59 ZMU01943 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 65: ...aler 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 fr...

Page 66: ...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 c...

Page 67: ...ect 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...

Page 68: ...tboard 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...

Page 69: ...uzzer will sound and engine speed will be limited to about 2000 r min If this happens a reserve amount of oil can be pumped from the remote oil tank to the en gine oil tank using the emergency switch...

Page 70: ...e than 35 Put the engine in the upright position not tilted before using the emergency switch EMU29760 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged immedi ately take it to a Yamaha...

Page 71: ...il through the intake manifold and spark plug holes while rotating the flywheel manually 5 Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible CAUTION ECM00400 Do not attempt to run the out...

Page 72: ...67 Consumer information EMU29811 Important warranty information for U S A and Canada 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 73: ...Consumer information 68 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 74: ...Consumer information 69 EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 75: ...Consumer information 70 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 76: ...Consumer information 71 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 77: ...Consumer information 72 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 78: ...Printed in Japan May 2005 0 6 1 Printed on raecycled paper 6C9 9 13 Hyoshi 4 25 05 2 47 PM Page 4 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

Page 79: ...ND SERIAL NUMBER From I D label on clamp bracket MOD LE ET NO DE S RIE DU MOTEUR HORS BORD sur l tiquette d identification de la presse de fixation For Dealer Use Only A l usage du concessionnaire YAM...

Page 80: ...PLACE POSTAGE HERE ATTN WARRANTY DEPARTMENT Warranty card 04 2 17 03 2 41 PM Page 2 2 0 1 9 Y a m a h a M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n U S A...

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