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Printed in Japan
September 2002-0.9

60V-28199-11

(Z225HETO, Z250DETO, LZ250DETO, Z250FETO)

(E)

Printed on recycled paper

VZ225B
Z250B
LZ250B
VZ250B

OWNER’S MANUAL

U.S.A.Edition

LIT-18626-05-27

60V-9-11 Hyoshi 7/31/02 4:50 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for VZ225B

Page 1: ...VZ225B Z250B LZ250B VZ250B OWNER S MANUAL U S A Edition LIT 18626 05 27...

Page 2: ...NE ONLY CAUTION Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and Do not use gasoline mixed with oil during the break in period and engine damage 001629 or any time afterwards YAMALUBE 2 STROKE...

Page 3: ...the fol lowing ways Q The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED w Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operat...

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

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Page 7: ...ey number 1 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1 2 North American models 1 2 Star labels 1 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 4 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 6 BASIC BOATING RULES 1 8 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1 12 Gasoline 1 13 Eng...

Page 8: ...p bracket Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your out board motor is stolen 1 Outboa...

Page 9: ...ology 4 stroke HPDI DFI Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket 2 Manufactured date label 001592 w q Manufactured EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CON...

Page 10: ...nventional carbureted two stroke engines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the...

Page 11: ...ways wear PFDs and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boating conditions 8 Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and explosive Handle and store gasoline...

Page 12: ...way from swimming areas 8 When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine 8 Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information can be obtained...

Page 13: ...which could lead to an accident WARNING Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine except 2HP Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation Keep hands hair...

Page 14: ...E 1 7 CAUTION LABELS 4...

Page 15: ...ned ves sel These rules determine which vessel has the right of way and what each vessel should do Stand on vessel The vessel with the right of way has the duty to continue its course and speed except...

Page 16: ...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 side This rule doesn t apply if both o...

Page 17: ...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 dri ven vessel has the right of way 2 Sailing vessels should ke...

Page 18: ...ead of naviga MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS 1 3 5 7 tion Leave to port left proceeding upstream LIGHTED BUOY Port Hand White Light Green Light old new old new old new LIGHTED BUOY Starboard Hand 2 4 6 Even numbe...

Page 19: ...tely with dry rags 8 Do not overfill the fuel tank 8 Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling 8 If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gasoline in your eyes g...

Page 20: ...anol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or engine per formance problems EMU01911 ENGINE OIL Yamalube 2 stroke outboard oil is strongly recommended for your Yamaha out...

Page 21: ...form poorly or be overloaded causing electric system damage For electric start models choose a battery which meets the following specifications EMU01861 EMU01787 NOTE The engine cannot be started if b...

Page 22: ...te For a greater operating load a smaller pitch propeller is more suitable as it enables the correct engine speed to be maintained Conversely a larger pitch propeller is more suitable for a smaller op...

Page 23: ...instructions on propeller removal and installation EMU01209 START IN GEAR PROTECTION Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha approved remote control units are equipped with start in gear protection device s...

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Page 25: ...tab 2 9 Power trim tilt switch 2 10 Digital tachometer 2 11 Digital speedometer 2 13 Fuel management meter 2 16 Tilt support lever 2 21 Top cowling lock levers 2 21 Flushing device 2 21 WARNING SYSTE...

Page 26: ...4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet VZ225 VZ250 6 Cooling water inlet Z250 LZ250 7 Anti cavitation plate 8 Anode 9 Clamp bracket 0 Tilt support lever q Flushing device w Power trim and tilt switch e Co...

Page 27: ...mpg Km L gph I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT q EMU01206 MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Remote control box side mount type 2 Remote control box binnacle mount type 3 Switch panel for use with 2 4 Digital tachomet...

Page 28: ...nted on the remote control box Side mount remote control box Binnacle mount remote control box Switch panel for use with 1 Remote control lever 2 Neutral interlock trigger 3 Neutral throttle lever 4 F...

Page 29: ...al Interlock Trigger To shift out of Neutral the neutral interlock trigger of the remote control lever must first be pulled up EMU00100 Neutral Throttle Lever To open the throttle without shifting int...

Page 30: ...ibed below 8 OFF Electrical circuits switched off The key can be removed 8 ON Electrical circuits switched on The key cannot be removed 8 START Starter motor will turn and start engine When the key is...

Page 31: ...8 Attach the lanyard to a secure place on your clothing your arm or leg while operating 8 Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the lanyard in such a way that it co...

Page 32: ...e 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 will stop in its current positi...

Page 33: ...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 EMU01155 Throttle Friction Ad...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...ch 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 engine off Att...

Page 36: ...switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter EMU00136 Tachometer This meter shows the engine speed EMU01689 Trim Meter This meter shows the trim angle of your out board motor NOTE 8 Memori...

Page 37: ...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 number of hours th...

Page 38: ...Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on 000329 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode q w e r 2 13 EMU01553 Overheat Warning Indicator If...

Page 39: ...t has traveled since the meter was last reset Repeatedly push and release the mode button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to TRIP To reset the trip meter to 0 press the set and mod...

Page 40: ...r Disconnecting the battery will stop the clock Reset the clock after connecting the battery 000332 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode EMU01554 Fuel meter The fuel level is ind...

Page 41: ...0146 FUEL MANAGEMENT METER Optional Equipment The meter contains the fuel flow meter fuel consumption meter fuel economy meter twin engine speed synchronizer water sep arator warning indicator 1 Fuel...

Page 42: ...cation By pressing set button again the meter will display fuel flow of port side engine and P indication By pressing set button again the meter will display total fuel flow NOTE 8 The meter displays...

Page 43: ...t and mode buttons together EMU01277 Fuel Economy This meter displays the distance per liter or gallon when cruising for reference use by the operator Repeatedly push and release the mode button until...

Page 44: ...Yamaha digital speedometer and fuel management meter calculates speed miles traveled and fuel economy by water movement at the stern of the boat This distance can vary greatly from the actual distance...

Page 45: ...board side engine speed is slightly higher 5 Starboard side engine speed is higher NOTE If the two engines speeds are not synchro nized while cruising they can be synchro nized by adjusting trim angle...

Page 46: ...nd rear lock levers Then lift off the cowling When replacing the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling again by moving the levers downward 001571 001572 EM...

Page 47: ...e speed will automatically decrease to about 2 000 r min 8 The overheat warning indicator will come on 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has been activated stop the engine and check the wa...

Page 48: ...rease to about 2 000 r min 8 The oil level warning indicator will light 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has activated stop the engine and check for the cause NOTE The warning for oil fil...

Page 49: ...fic volume the warning device will activate Activation of the warning device 8 The engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2 000 r min 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has activ...

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Page 51: ...of storage 3 8 FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OIL 3 9 Filling fuel 3 9 Filling oil 3 10 STARTING ENGINE 3 13 WARMING UP ENGINE 3 16 SHIFTING 3 17 Forward 3 17 Reverse 3 17 STOPPING ENGINE 3 18 TRIMMING OUTBO...

Page 52: ...orne water spray while the boat is cruising Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operated continuously in the presence of airborne water spray NOTE During water testing check the buoyancy o...

Page 53: ...y possible boat motor combination Proper mounting depends in part on experi ence and the specific boat motor com bination w Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous condi tion...

Page 54: ...ng Height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the water resistance drag of the boat and out board motor must be made as little as pos sible The mounting height of the outboard motor greatly affects...

Page 55: ...bottom of the boat NOTE 8 The optimum mounting height of the outboard motor is affected by the boat and motor combination and the desired use Test runs at different heights can help determine the opt...

Page 56: ...educed engine life or even severe engine dam age 8 Do not use pre mixed fuel in this engine as it may cause carbon deposits on the fuel injector thereby causing engine trouble 8 Follow the instruction...

Page 57: ...for one minute then allow about 10 minutes of operation at three quarter throttle or less to let the engine cool 4 Third through tenth hours Avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at...

Page 58: ...il for your trip EMU00209 Controls 8 Check throttle shift and steering for proper operation before starting the engine 8 The controls should work smoothly with out binding or unusual free play 8 Look...

Page 59: ...he flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running 2 Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed pipes After any air in the oil lines has been expelled the oil injection sys tem should su...

Page 60: ...gasoline has changed the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxy genates has increased These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars but they can have detrimental effects in m...

Page 61: ...Simply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank Convenient indicator segments indicate the status of the oil sup ply For details on reading the indicator seg ments see Oil level indi...

Page 62: ...and the bottom oil level line indicates approximately 3 8 L 1 US gal 0 8 Imp gal can be added 2 Turn on the main switch The oil injec tion system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank t...

Page 63: ...qt 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...

Page 64: ...y 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 i...

Page 65: ...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 clothing that could tear loose Do not route the...

Page 66: ...a maximum of 5 seconds 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 the engine is running 8 Do not keep the starter...

Page 67: ...tinuous 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 runnin...

Page 68: ...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 not open the throttle...

Page 69: ...a fuel cock on the boat disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock after stopping the engine 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap after stopping the engine if it is equipped 4 Remove...

Page 70: ...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 down can c...

Page 71: ...wer 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 tri...

Page 72: ...the water Performance and economy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more air drag Excessive trim out can also cause the propeller to ventilate which reduces...

Page 73: ...engine is run ning Severe damage from overheating can result w Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when adjusting the tilt angle also be careful not to pinch any body parts between th...

Page 74: ...tilt switch UP until the outboard has tilted up com pletely 3 Turn the tilt support lever toward you to support the engine w 8 After tilting the engine be sure to sup port it with the tilt support lev...

Page 75: ...ely during mooring This protects the rods from marine growths and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt mechanism EMU00303 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN Power trim tilt model 1 Push the po...

Page 76: ...sh water to prevent them from becoming clogged up with salt deposits NOTE Refer to cooling system flushing instructions in TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUT BOARD MOTOR CRUISING IN TURBID WATER It is stron...

Page 77: ...3 Inspecting fuel filter 4 14 Inspecting idling speed 4 15 Checking water in engine oil tank 4 16 Checking high pressure fuel pump drive belt 4 17 Checking wiring and connectors 4 18 Exhaust leakage 4...

Page 78: ...E UNIT Gear positions Gear ratio Trim and tilt system Propeller mark FUEL AND OIL Recommended fuel P O N Fuel tank capacity L US gal Imp gal Recommended engine oil Lubrication Engine oil capacity engi...

Page 79: ...3 342 203 9 93 0 82 0 3 66 3 23 TCI system BKR7EKU 0 5 0 7 0 02 0 03 Remote control Electric start 512 675 182 12 50 Electronic fuel injection Forward Neutral Reverse 1 81 29 16 Power trim and tilt TL...

Page 80: ...onsult 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 transpo...

Page 81: ...cedures 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 Consult your Yamaha dealer for details on the use of chemical...

Page 82: ...ssively and almost stall 5 Remove the flushing attachment and wipe off any excess water 6 Install the silencer cover and top cowl ing Install the propeller EMU01568 Lubrication 1 Remove the spark plug...

Page 83: ...e fittings Refer to the section GREASING for details EMU01904 Cleaning and Anti corrosion Measure 1 Wash down the exterior of the outboard with fresh water and dry off completely 2 Spray the engine s...

Page 84: ...entilate when charging or using in a closed space Always wear eye protec tion when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Batteries vary among manufacturers Therefore the following proce...

Page 85: ...the emission control system must be performed by an autho rized Yamaha marine dealership A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills to...

Page 86: ...motor exterior Inspection 4 29 Cooling water passages 1 Cleaning 4 4 4 28 Propeller and cotter pin Inspection Replacement 4 20 Battery Inspection Charging every 4 7 4 24 month Bolts and nuts Retighte...

Page 87: ...E 4 10 EMU00366 GREASING Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease 001599...

Page 88: ...ir leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder Do not attempt to diagnose any problems your self Instead take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer You should periodically remove and inspect the spar...

Page 89: ...hen you are fitting a spark plug a good estimate 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 wrenc...

Page 90: ...problem is found it should be repaired immediately by Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic Checkpoints 8 Fuel system parts leakage 8 Fuel hose joint leakage 8 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 8 F...

Page 91: ...pilled fuel immediately 8 The fuel filter 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 fir...

Page 92: ...tight Align one of the four larger ring nut tabs into the slot of the locking tab Install the locking tab bolt and tighten 6 Run the engine and check the filter and lines for leaks EMU01905 INSPECTING...

Page 93: ...ications in this chap ter NOTE Correct idle speed inspection is only possi ble if the engine is fully warmed up If not warmed up fully the idle speed will measure higher than normal If you have diffic...

Page 94: ...th 8 Excessive wear at the roots of cogs 8 Rubber portion swollen by oil 8 Belt surfaces roughened 8 Signs of wear on edges or outer surface of belt cC Consult your Yamaha dealer when replacing or adj...

Page 95: ...connector is engaged securely EMU00384 EXHAUST LEAKAGE Start the engine and check that no exhaust leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover cylinder head and crank case EMU00385 WATER LEAKAGE S...

Page 96: ...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 support...

Page 97: ...s 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 turning...

Page 98: ...or Corrosion 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...

Page 99: ...est point possible 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case VZ225 VZ250 3 Remove the cooling water inlet covers on both sides of the gear case Be careful not to lose the bolt and nut 4 Remove...

Page 100: ...Securely install the cooling water inlet covers on both sides of the gear case using the bolt and nut removed earlier EMU01462 INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE S Yamaha outboard motors are protected fr...

Page 101: ...ERNAL 8 SKIN Flush 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...

Page 102: ...ure de ionized water suitable to use in batter ies 2 Keep the battery always in a good state of charge Installing a voltmeter will help you monitor your battery If you will not use the boat for a mont...

Page 103: ...leads will dam age the electrical parts 8 Connect the RED lead first when installing the battery and disconnect the BLACK lead first when removing it Otherwise the electrical parts can be damaged 8 Th...

Page 104: ...en the ter minals of the starting battery and accessory battery See the illustrations of the wiring connections This cable must be made from wire thicker than the starting battery cable 4 w Use of sma...

Page 105: ...sconnect 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 conne...

Page 106: ...BOARD MOTOR EMU00412 Checking Painted Surface of Motor Check the motor for scratches nicks or flaking paint Areas with damaged paint are more likely to corrode If necessary clean and paint the areas A...

Page 107: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY 5 4 Impact damage 5 4 Running single engine 5 4 Power trim tilt will not operate 5 5 Replacing fuse 5 5 Low oil level warning activates 5 6 Treatment...

Page 108: ...l tank empty 2 Fuel contaminated or stale 3 Fuel filter clogged 4 Starting procedure incorrect 5 Fuel pump malfunctions 6 Spark plug s fouled or incorrect type 7 Spark plug cap s fitted incorrectly 8...

Page 109: ...ug and replace it with recommended type 4 Check and replace oil with specified type 5 Replace oil with fresh specified type 6 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 7 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 8 Dist...

Page 110: ...roken wires 14 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 15 Check and replace oil with specified type 16 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 17 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 18 Connect correctly 19 Inspect spa...

Page 111: ...mage is found or not return to the nearest harbor slowly and care fully 4 Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the out board motor before operating it again EMU00418 RUNNING SINGLE ENGINE Using only one of th...

Page 112: ...alve screw clockwise 001584 t r q w e e r e 001585 t e EMU01330 REPLACING FUSE If a fuse has blown remove the electrical cover open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a fuse puller Replace it wi...

Page 113: ...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 warning la...

Page 114: ...rd motor to a Yamaha dealer follow the proce dure below in order to minimize engine damage EMU00449 1 Thoroughly wash away mud salt sea weed etc with fresh water 2 Remove the spark plugs and face the...

Page 115: ...EMU00450 Chapter 6 INDEX INDEX 6 1 E 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 116: ...ising in salt water 3 25 Cruising in turbid water 3 25 D Digital speedometer 2 13 Digital tachometer 2 11 Disconnecting the battery 4 27 E Emission control information 1 2 Engine oil 1 13 Engine stop...

Page 117: ...erse 3 17 Ring free fuel additive 3 9 Running single engine 5 4 S Safety information 1 4 Shifting 3 17 Specifications 4 1 Speedometer 2 14 Star labels 1 3 Start in gear protection 1 16 Starting engine...

Page 118: ...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 separat...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...tor purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territories For warranty provisions outside the United States contact the particular country s local Yamaha distributor WAR...

Page 121: ...O 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 during...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...receive service If you need more information about your warranty cov erage or your Yamaha outside the U S A or Canada please contact an authorized Yamaha dealer in your country 2 Keep a copy of your s...

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