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Z250
LZ250
Z300
LZ300

OWNER’S MANUAL

6D0-28199-14

U.S.A.Edition

LIT-18626-06-66

6D0-9-14 Hyoshi 4/25/05 5:06 PM Page 1

2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for LZ250

Page 1: ...Z250 LZ250 Z300 LZ300 OWNER S MANUAL 6D0 28199 14 U S A Edition LIT 18626 06 66 6D0 9 14 Hyoshi 4 25 05 5 06 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 6D0 9 14 Hyoshi 4 25 05 5 06 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: ...s 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 discrepancies between your machine and this manual...

Page 4: ... type 17 Trim tab with anode 17 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model 18 Top cowling lock lever pull up type 18 Flushing device 18 Tachometer 19 Digital tachometer 19 Oil level indicators three indicators 19 Oil level indicator digital type 20 Overheat warning indicator digital type 20 Speedometer digital type 20 Trim meter 21 Trim meter digital type 21 Hour meter digital ...

Page 5: ...Maintenance chart additional 54 Greasing 55 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug 55 Checking fuel system 56 Inspecting fuel filter 57 Cleaning fuel filter 57 Inspecting idling speed 58 Checking water in engine oil tank 59 Checking wiring and connectors 59 Exhaust leakage 59 Water leakage 59 Checking power trim and tilt system 59 Checking propeller 60 Removing the propeller 61 Installing the Propeller...

Page 6: ...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 EMU25221 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 your engine for details EMU25252...

Page 7: ...n 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 these standards have 20 lower emissions th...

Page 8: ...amage 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 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 sho...

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 the product engine or gear oil be sure to wipe away any spilt oil Never pour oil with out using a funnel or similar device If nec essary verify the necessary replacement procedure with the dealer Nev...

Page 10: ...Do not add gasoline to the oil tank Fire explosion could result EMU25465 Caution labels EMU30430 Label CAUTION ECM01440 USE UNLEADED STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and engine damage Do not use gasoline mixed with oil pre mix Use YAMALUBE 2 stroke outboard oil or another 2 stroke engine oil with a NMMA certified TC W3 rate Refer to Owner s manual EMU25500...

Page 11: ...h a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing The general prudential rule This rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of naviga tion and collision and to any special circum stances which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger I...

Page 12: ...ing your boat around oth er vessels Narrow channels and bends When navigating in narrow channels you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so If the operator of a power driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other wa ter vessels the operator should sound a pro longed blast on the whistle 4 to 6 seconds If another vessel is around the ben...

Page 13: ...right side when proceeding from open wa ter into port and black buoys are to port left side When navigating out of port your posi tion with respect to the buoys should be re versed red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these...

Page 14: ...ot 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 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 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 available use only anoth er outboard motor manufacturer s factory brand oil with TC W3 rating CAUTION ECM01290 Serious engine damage can result from the use of lower quality oil including some commonly ava...

Page 16: ...lers 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 middle or upper half of the oper ating range at full throttle with the maximum boat load If operating conditions such as light boat loads then allow the engine r min to rise above the maximum recommend...

Page 17: ...ON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 2 9 10 8 7 6 5 3 4 12 11 2 ZMU04929 1 Top cowling 2 Top cowling lock lever s 3 Trim tab anode 4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet 6 Anti cavitation plate 7 Anode 8 Clamp bracket 9 Tilt support lever 10 Flushing device 11 Power trim and tilt switch 12 Cooling water pilot hole 13 Remote control box side mount type 14 Remote control box binnacle ...

Page 18: ...eutral first pull the neutral in terlock trigger up 1 Power trim and tilt switch 2 Remote control lever 3 Neutral interlock trigger 4 Neutral throttle lever 5 Main switch choke switch 6 Engine stop lanyard switch 7 Throttle friction adjuster 1 Remote control lever 2 Power trim and tilt switch 3 Free accelerator 4 Throttle friction adjuster 2 3 2 1 4 ZMU04569 1 Neutral 2 Forward 3 Reverse 4 Shift 5...

Page 19: ...After the button is pushed the throttle be gins to open after the remote control lever is moved at least 35 After using the free accelerator return the remote control lever to the neutral position The free accelerator button will return au tomatically to its set position The remote control will then engage forward and re verse normally EMU25970 Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides...

Page 20: ...l prevent the boat from running away un der power WARNING EWM00120 Attach the 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 gi...

Page 21: ...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 instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch see pages 40 and 42 EMU26151 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom engine cowling Pr...

Page 22: ...ng the power trim and tilt switches see pages 40 and 42 EMU26241 Trim tab with anode The trim tab should be adjusted so that the steering control can be turned to either the right or left by applying the same amount of force WARNING EWM00840 An improperly adjusted trim tab could cause difficult steering Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or re placed to be sure steering is corre...

Page 23: ...ift off the cowling When installing the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling by moving the lever s down ward EMU26460 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling wa ter passages of the motor using a garden hose and tap water NOTE For details on usage see page 51 1 Trim tab 2 Bolt 3 Cap A B ZMU01863 ZMU01864 1 Top cowling lock lever s 1 Top...

Page 24: ...ped with the appropriate func tions EMU26540 Oil level indicators three indicators The indicators on the gauge show the status of the oil level For details on how to read the indicators see page 35 CAUTION ECM00030 Do not operate the engine without oil Se rious engine damage will occur 1 Flushing device 1 Tachometer 2 Oil level indicator 1 ZMU01866 ZMU04577 1 2 1 Tachometer 2 Trim meter 3 Hour met...

Page 25: ...her information on reading the indicator see page 26 CAUTION ECM00050 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat warning indicator is on Serious engine damage will occur EMU26600 Speedometer digital type This gauge shows the boat speed NOTE After the main switch is first turned on all segments of the display come on as a test After a few seconds the gauge will change to normal operation Wat...

Page 26: ...0 Trim meter digital type This meter shows the trim angle of your out board motor NOTE Memorize the trim angles that work best for your boat under different conditions Adjust the trim angle to the desired using the power trim and tilt switch If the trim angle of your motor exceeds the trim operating range the top segment on the trim meter display will blink EMU26650 Hour meter digital type This me...

Page 27: ...ery power The stored data will be lost if the battery is disconnected EMU26700 Clock Press the mode button repeatedly until the indicator on the face of the gauge points to time To set the clock be sure the gauge is in the time mode Press the set button the hour display will begin blinking Press the mode button until the desired hour is displayed Press the set button again the minute display will ...

Page 28: ...ted Get back to the port within troll ing engine speed EMU26730 Low battery voltage warning indicator If battery voltage drops the display will auto matically turn on and begin to blink CAUTION ECM00870 Get back to the port soon if a warning de vice has activated For charging the bat tery consult your Yamaha dealer EMU26740 Fuel management meter The fuel management meter shows the state of the fue...

Page 29: ... the port engine A for port will also be displayed Press the set button a third time to return the display to the total fuel flow of both engines for port and starboard will also be displayed to indicate both the port and starboard engines NOTE The fuel flow meter displays gallons hour or liters hour according to operator prefer ence Select the desired unit of measure ment by setting the selector ...

Page 30: ...l 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 traveled because of water cur rents sea swells and the condition of the water speed sensor partially plugged or damaged Individual engines may slightly vary in their fuel consumption due to manufacturing variatio...

Page 31: ...onsult your Yamaha dealer if the problem can not be located and corrected EMU26823 Overheat warning twin engines 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 automatically de crease to about 2000 r min If equipped with an overheat warning indi cator it will light The buzzer wi...

Page 32: ...ing turn off the main switch of the engine over heating 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 activate Activation of warning device Engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r min The oil level warning indicator will light The buzze...

Page 33: ... clogging is similar to the warnings for low oil level and overheat ing To make troubleshooting easier check for engine overheating first then oil level and finally oil filter clogging 1 Oil filter ZMU03025 OFF START ON OFF START ON ZMU04584 1 ZMU03987 1 Oil filter 1 ZMU01952 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 34: ...te consult the boat manufacturer The information presented in this sec tion 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 po...

Page 35: ...t runs at different heights can help deter mine the optimum mounting height Con sult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on de termining the proper mounting height For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor see page 40 EMU27041 Breaking in engine Your new engine requires a period of break in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenl...

Page 36: ... than 5 minutes at a time Let the engine cool between full throttle runs Vary en gine speed occasionally 5 After the first 10 hours Operate the engine normally EMU27102 Preoperation checks WARNING EWM00080 If any item in the preoperation check is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the out board motor Otherwise an accident could occur CAUTION ECM00120 Do not start ...

Page 37: ...ng peri od 12 months of storage proceed as fol lows 1 Start the engine Leave it idling WARNING EWM00090 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation Keep hands hair and clothes away from the 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 ...

Page 38: ...on chamber When enough de posits collect piston rings begin sticking Performance drops and engine wear in creases dramatically While many additives available may reduce deposits Yamaha recommends the use of Ring Free Fuel Additive available from your Yamaha dealer Ring Free Fuel Addi tive has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine notably the critical pis...

Page 39: ...dded 2 Turn on the main switch The Yamaha oil injection system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank to the engine oil tank 3 Operate the engine normally CAUTION ECM00570 When the engine is operated for 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...

Page 40: ...6 Imp qt 1500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt or less Add oil see page 33 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 battery cable connection Buzzer will sound Engine speed is auto matically reduced to about 2000 r min Red 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt or less 1500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt or less Oil has not be...

Page 41: ...hich could cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness Keep cockpit and cab in areas well ventilated Avoid blocking exhaust 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 cock 3 Squeeze the primer pump wi...

Page 42: ...e people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward 3 Turn the main switch to on NOTE Dual engine users When the main switch is turned on the buzzer operates for a few sec onds then stops automatically The buzzer also operates if one of the engines stalls 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 to retur...

Page 43: ...ne is running overheating and serious dam age 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 problem cannot be located and corrected EMU27740 Shifting WARNING EWM00180 Before shifting make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you CAUTION ECM00220 To change the ...

Page 44: ...rol 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 lever quickly and firmly from neutral to reverse EMU27820 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed...

Page 45: ...onomy while reducing strain on the engine Correct trim angle depends upon the combination of boat engine and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed WARNING EWM00740 Excessive trim for the operating condi tions either trim up or trim down can cause boat instability and can make steering the boat more difficult This in creas...

Page 46: ... that works best for your boat and operating conditions NOTE To adjust the trim angle while the boat is moving use the power trim and tilt switch lo cated on the remote control 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 keel line of the boat is up abou...

Page 47: ...Depending on the type of boat the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect on the trim of the boat when operating EMU27933 Tilting up and down If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows the out board motor should be tilted up to protect the propeller and casing from damage by colli sion with obstructions and also to reduce salt corrosion WARNING EWM002...

Page 48: ... power tilt models 1 Place the remote control lever the gear shift lever in neutral 2 Disconnect the fuel line from the out board motor or close the fuel cock 3 Press the power trim and tilt switch power tilt 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 N ZMU03196 N ...

Page 49: ...ods complete ly during mooring This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt mechanism EMU28053 Procedure for tilting down Power trim and tilt models power tilt models 1 Push the power tilt power trim and tilt switch up until the outboard motor is supported by the tilt rod and the tilt support lever tilt support knob becomes free 2 Release the t...

Page 50: ...l 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 water when set ting up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage from overheat ing can result EMU28184 Procedure for power trim and tilt power tilt models 1 Place the gear shift lever in neutral 2 Sli...

Page 51: ... 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 48 Cruising in turbid water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium plated water pump kit not available for some models if you use the outboard motor in turbid muddy water conditions ZMU04602 UP UP ZMU01954 2 0 1 9 Y ...

Page 52: ...g speed in neutral LZ250TR 700 30 r min LZ300TR 730 30 r min Z250TR 700 30 r min Z300TR 730 30 r min Engine 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 Remote control Starting system Electric Starting carburetion system Electronic fuel injection Min cold...

Page 53: ... car DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum capacity Gasoline will expand 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 ...

Page 54: ...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 dealer or other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is to be drained instead 3 Remove the top cowling and propeller 4 Install the flushing attachment over the cooling water inlet CAUTION ECM00300 Do not run the engine without supplying it with cooling wat...

Page 55: ...a remote oil tank it may be necessary to manually override the control unit to completely fill the engine oil tank 3 Change the gear oil For instructions see page 62 Inspect the oil for the pres ence of water which indicates a leaky seal Seal replacement should be per formed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use 4 Grease all grease fittings For further de tails see page 55 EMU30261 Cleaning ...

Page 56: ...ting 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 battery life EMU28441 Flushing power unit Perform this procedure right after operation for the most t...

Page 57: ...n and paint the areas A touch up paint is avail able from your Yamaha dealer EMU28486 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 cont...

Page 58: ...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 pas sages Cleaning Cowling clamp Inspection Fuel filter can be dis assembled Inspection replace ment Fuel system Inspection Gear oil Change Greasing points Greasing Idling speed Inspection PCV Pressure Con trol Valve...

Page 59: ...ion 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 hours 5 years High pressure fuel pump drive belt Replacement Item Actions Initial Every 10 hours 1 month 50 hours 3 months 100 hours 6 months 200 hours 1 year 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 60: ...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 easy to inspect The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine For exam ZMU01939 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 61: ...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 sparks cigarettes flames or other sour...

Page 62: ...w 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 up any spilled fuel immediately The fuel filter must be reassembled carefully with the O ring filter cup and hoses in place Improper assembly or replacement could result in a fuel leak which could resul...

Page 63: ...gine and check the filter and lines for 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 EMU29041 Inspecting idling speed WARNING EWM00451 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation Keep hands hair and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running CAUT...

Page 64: ...e Start the engine and check that no exhaust leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover cylinder head and body cylinder EMU29130 Water leakage Start the engine and check that no water leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover cylinder head and body cylinder EMU29153 Checking power trim and tilt system WARNING EWM00430 Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted even when the tilt ...

Page 65: ...tilt sup port lever 8 Tilt the outboard motor down Check that the tilt rod and trim rods operate smoothly NOTE Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation is abnormal EMU29171 Checking propeller WARNING EWM00321 You could be seriously injured if the en gine accidentally starts when you are near the propeller Before inspecting removing or install ing the propeller remove the spark plug caps from th...

Page 66: ...ck the splines shear pin for wear or damage Check for fish line tangled around the pro peller shaft Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam age NOTE If the shear pin equipped it is designed to break if the propeller hits a hard underwater 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 EMU...

Page 67: ... the propeller shaft 3 Install the spacer and washer Tighten the propeller nut to the specified torque 4 Align the propeller nut with the propeller shaft hole Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends NOTE If the propeller nut does not align with the propeller shaft hole after tightening to the specified torque tighten the nut further to align it with the hole EMU29281 Chang...

Page 68: ... oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole insert and tighten the oil level plug 7 Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw EMU29312 Inspecting and replacing anode s Yamaha outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes Inspect the external anodes periodically Remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes Consult a Yamaha dealer for replacement of external anodes CAU...

Page 69: ...ies 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 welding equipment lighted cigarettes and so on DO NOT SMOKE when charging...

Page 70: ...f 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 properly connected or the battery will not start the engine Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE termina...

Page 71: ... hull improves boat performance The boat bottom 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 1 Battery for accessories 2 Battery for starting 3 Large black l...

Page 72: ...ealer 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 36 Q Has fuel pump malfunctioned A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Are spark plug s fouled ...

Page 73: ...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 a Yamaha dealer Q Is battery ...

Page 74: ...pect 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 with clean fresh fuel Q Is spark plug ...

Page 75: ...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 harbor slowl...

Page 76: ... tilt power tilt will not operate If the engine cannot be tilted up or down with the power trim and tilt the power tilt because of a discharged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit the power tilt unit the engine can be tilted manually 1 Loosen the manual valve screw by turn ing it counterclockwise until it stops 2 Put the engine in the desired position then tighten the manual val...

Page 77: ... use this emergency procedure unless the oil level warning indicators are working 1 Remove the top cowling 2 Turn on the main switch 3 Lift the emergency switch to pump re serve oil into the engine oil tank from the remote oil tank 4 After using the emergency switch turn off the main switch then turn it back on This resets the warning system to nor mal operation The yellow segment will continue to...

Page 78: ... and so on 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 separator fuel filter and fuel line 4 Spray Fogging Oil or supply engine oil 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 ...

Page 79: ...74 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 80: ...Consumer information 75 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 81: ...Consumer information 76 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 82: ...Consumer information 77 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 83: ...Consumer information 78 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 84: ...Consumer information 79 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 85: ...Printed in Japan May 2005 0 4 1 Printed on recycled paper 6D0 9 14 Hyoshi 4 25 05 5 06 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 86: ...EL 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 NUMBER NUMÉRO DE TÉLÉPHONE USA...

Page 87: ...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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