Yamaha VF250 manual

VF250 VF225 VF200 OWNER’S MANUAL LIT -18626-08-91 6CB-28199-11 U.S.A.Edition Read this manual carefully bef ore operating this outboard motor . DIC183[...]

ZMU01690 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual s hould stay with th e outboard motor if it is sold. U6CB10E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Important manual information EMU31285 To the owner Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard motor. This O wner’s Manual contains infor- mation needed for proper operation, mainte- nance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions w ill help you obtain maximum enjo yment from your new Yamaha. If you have any ques tion about th[...]

Table of contents Safety informa tion ......... ................... . 1 Outboard m otor safety . ................... 1 Propelle r .............. ................. .............. 1 Rotating parts ................. ................. ... 1 Hot parts ................... ................. ......... 1 Electric shock ................. ....................[...]

Table of contents Digital s peedomete r ..... ................. 32 Speedom eter .................. ................. . 32 Fuel gau ge ..................... ................. . 33 Trip met er / Clock / Voltmeter.......... . 33 Fuel le vel-alert i ndicator ....... ............ 34 Low ba ttery voltage -alert indica tor ... 34 Fuel manag ement meter ..[...]

Table of contents Chec king pa int ed sur face of outboard motor.................. ............ 67 Period ic mainte nance ... ............ ..... 67 Replace ment parts ............... ............ 67 Mainte nance interv al guideline s ....... 68 Mainte nance chart 1 ............. ............ 69 Mainte nance chart 2 ............. ............ 71 Gre[...]

1 Safety information EMU33622 Outboard motor safety Observe these precautions at all times. EMU36501 Propeller People can be injured or killed if they come in contact with the propeller. The prop eller can keep moving even when the motor is in neu - tral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut even when stationary. ● Stop the engine w hen a per[...]

Safety information 2 EMU33820 Gasoline e xposure a nd spills Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline spills, wipe it up immediately with d ry rags. Dispose of rags properly. If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi - ately wash with so ap and water. Change clothing if gasol ine spills on it. If you swallow gas oline, inhale a lot of gaso [...]

Safety information 3 EMU33772 Avoid collisions Scan constantly for people, objects, and other boats. Be alert for conditions that limit you r visibility o r block y our vision of o thers. Operate defensively at sa fe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other boats. ● Do not follow directly behind other boats or waterski[...]

Safety information 4 EMU33880 Passenger training Make sure at least one other passenger is trained to operate the boat in the ev ent of an emergency. EMU33890 Boating safety publications Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many boating organizations . EMU33590 Laws and regulations Know the [...]

Safety information 5 “ give-way ” or “ burdened ” vessel. The se 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 to avoid an immedi ate collision. When yo u main- tain your direction and speed, the other [...]

Safety information 6 Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing each other ’ s path c lose enough to run the risk of collision, the v essel which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on you r right, you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vess el. If the othe[...]

Safety information 7 Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States a re marked for safe navigation by the lateral syste m of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrangement o f shapes, colors, num - bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction. The mark[...]

Safety information 8 ZMU01708 U6CB10E0.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

General information 9 EMU25171 Identification numbers record EMU40380 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial n umber is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket. Write down your outboard moto r serial num- ber in the spaces provided in the following il- lustration to assis t you in ordering s pare parts fr[...]

General informatio n 10 EMU33521 Read manuals and labels Before operating or working on this outboard motor: ● Read this manual. ● Read any manuals suppli ed with the boat. ● Read all labels on the ou tboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional informatio n, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33831 Warning labels If these labels are dam[...]

General information 11 EMU33850 Other labels EMU40290 Symbols The following symbo ls mean as follows. Notice/Warning 1 2 ZMU05741 3 ZMU05710 ZMU05696 U6CB10E0.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

General informatio n 12 Read Owner ’ s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard Remote control le ver operating direction, dual direction Engine start/Engine cranking ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 ZMU05667 ZMU05668 U6CB10E0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Specifications and requirements 13 EMU40500 Specificatio ns T IP: “ (SUS) ” indicates that the specificatio n is for the outboard motor when it is equipped with a stainless steel propeller. EMU2821J Dimension: Overall length: 959 mm (37.8 in) Overall width: 664 mm (26.1 in) Overall height L: 1749 mm (68.9 in) Transom height L: 493 mm (19.4 in) [...]

Specifications a nd requirements 14 Recommend ed engine oil group: SAE 5W-30/10W-30 API S E/SF /SG/ SH/S J/SL Total engine oil quantity (oil pan c apacity): 7.1 L (7.50 US qt, 6.25 Imp.qt) Lubrication: Wet sump Recommend ed gear oil: YAMALUBE MARINE LO WER UNIT GEAR LUBE HD or Hypoid gear oil: SAE 90, API GL-4/GL-5 or SAE 80W, API GL-5 Gear oil qua[...]

Specifications and requirements 15 NOT ICE ECM01061 Do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery that does not meet specifications is used, the elec- tric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system dam- age. EMU36290 Mounting battery Mount the battery holder securely in a dry, well-ventilat[...]

Specifications a nd requirements 16 EMU36360 Fuel requirements EMU41330 Gasoline Use a good quality gasoline that me ets the minimum octane requi rement. If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of gaso- line or premium unl eaded fuel. Yamaha rec - ommends that you use alcohol-free gasoline (see Gasoline with Ethanol) whene ver possi- b[...]

Specifications and requirements 17 ing and running problems, as w ell as seri- ous fuel system and internal engine damage. Gasoline containing ethanol has several properties that may cause boat fuel system problems. ● Ethanol is a strong solvent (cleaning agent) that can clean gum and varnish deposits from a boat ’ s fuel s ystem, particularly [...]

Specifications a nd requirements 18 fectiveness. C onsult your Yamaha dealer concerning what may work best for the locally available gasoline and environmental condi- tions. EMU41350 Anti-fouling paint A clean hull is required to maintain your boat ’ s performance. Boats mo ored in the water should be protected from marine growth (bar- nacles, mu[...]

Specifications and requirements 19 EMU39200 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clam p bracket. EMU25273 Star la bels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Califor- nia Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below for a description of your particula r label. EMU40330 One Star—Low Emission The one-star label id entifies engin[...]

Specifications a nd requirements 20 EMU40350 Three Stars — Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board ’ s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine eng ine 2008 exhaust emission s tandards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex - haust emission standards. Engines meeting these st[...]

Components 21 EMU2579T Components diagram T IP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be inclu ded as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). VF250A, VF225A, VF200A 2 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ZMU06898 1. T op cowling 2. Cowling lock le ver 3. Clamp bracket 4. Po wer trim and tilt unit 5. Cooling water inle t 6. Propeller* 7. Anti -cavitati[...]

Components 22 VF250A, VF225A, VF200A 3 1 4 5 2 7 10 11 12 6 9 8 ZMU07041 1. Ignition c oil 2. Oi l dipstic k 3. Cowling lock le ver 4. Po wer trim and tilt s witch 5. F lushing de vice 6. Oil lev el plug 7. Gear oil drain screw 8. Cooling water inle t 9. Anode 10.Fuel filter 11.Fuse box 12.Oil filler cap U6CB10E0.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 3[...]

Components 23 TRIP TIME BATT Km/h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode 1 7 6 24 5 8 12 14 11 9 13 3 10 ZMU06899 1. Rem ote control box (side mount type)* 2. Rem ote control box (binnacle mount type)* 3. Sw itch panel (f or use with side-mount type)* 4. Sw itch panel (f or use with binnacle type)* 5. Tilt s uppor t shaft* 6. Digital tachometer* 7.[...]

Components 24 EMU40610 Remote control box The remote control box is equipped with the remote control lever and electrical s witches. EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lev er forward from the neutral po- sition engages forward gear. Pulling the leve r back from neutral engages reverse. The en- gine will c ontinue to run at idle until the leve[...]

Components 25 EMU26233 Free accele rato r To open the throttle without shifting into eithe r forward or reverse, p ush the free accelerator button and move the remote control lev er. T IP: ● The free accelerator button can only be pushed when the remote control lever is in the neutral position. ● After the button is pushed, the throttle be- gin[...]

Components 26 2. To increase resistance, turn the adjuster clockwise. To decrease re sistance, turn the adjuster counterclockw ise. WARNING! Do not overtighten the fric- tion adjuster. If there is too much re- sistance, it could be difficult to move the remote control lever, which could result in an accident. [EWM02580 ] 3. Install the cap. When co[...]

Components 27 EMU26091 Main switc h The main switch controls the ignition system; its operation is des cribed below. ● “” (off) With the main switch in the “” (off) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key ca n be rem ov ed. ● “” (on) With the main switch i n the “” (on) position, the electrical circuits are on, [...]

Components 28 tilts the outboard m otor down and trims it down. When the switch is released, the out- board motor will stop in its cu rrent position. For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch, see page 61. W ARNI NG EWM01031 Use the power trim and tilt switch located on the bottom cow ling only when the b oat is at a complete stop w [...]

Components 29 T IP: Adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filter has been shown to greatly reduce the chance of fuel contamination problems. C onsult your dealer for information about Yamaha 10-mi- cron fuel filters if your boat does not have one. EMU40594 Tilt support shaft (o ptional) The tilt support shaft is available as an option for this outboard [...]

Components 30 2. Tilt the outboard motor down. 1. Tilt s uppor t shaft 1 ZMU06925 U6CB10E0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Instruments and indica tors 31 EMU41390 Digital tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed and has the following function s. All segments of the display will light momen- tarily after the m ain switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter. EMU36050 Tachometer The tachometer displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minu[...]

Instruments and indicators 32 NOT ICE ECM02300 ● Do not continue to operate the engine if the low oil pressure-alert indicator is on and the engine oil pressure is low. Seri- ous engine damage will occur. ● The low oil pressure-alert indicator does not indicate the engine oil level. Use the oil dipstick to check the r emaining oil quantity. For[...]

Instruments and indica tors 33 EMU26713 Fuel gauge Eight segments indicate the fuel l evel. When all segments are showing, the fuel tank is full. The fuel level reading can be inaccurate due to the position of the sensor in th e fuel tank and the attitude of the boat in the water. O per- ation with bow-up trim or continuous turning ca n giv e f als[...]

Instruments and indicators 34 7. Push the “” (mode) button until the desired 1-minute value is displayed. 8. Push the “” (set) button agai n to start the clock. The clock op erates on battery pow er. Discon- necting the battery will stop the c lock. Reset the clock after connecting the battery . EMU36080 Voltmeter The voltmeter displays the[...]

Instruments and indica tors 35 EMU26752 Fuel flow meter The fuel flow meter d isplays the amount of fuel flow over a one-hour period, at the current rate of engine operation. ● The fuel flow meter displays gallons/hour or liters/hour according to operator prefer- ence. Select the desired units of measure- ment by s etting the selector swi t ch o [...]

Instruments and indicators 36 If twin engines are installed on your boat, the gauge will only displ ay the total fuel economy of both engines. ● Fuel consumption varies greatly with boat design, weight, propeller used, en gine trim angle, sea conditions (inc luding wind), and throttle position. Fuel cons umption also var- ies slightly with the ty[...]

Instruments and indica tors 37 EMU26793 Wate r separ ator-a lert indi cator This indicator wil l blink when water has accu - mulated in the water sepa rator. In such an event, stop the eng ine and drain the water from the separator. This indicator only operates when a water separator sensor is eq uipped. EMU40791 Command Link meter There are 6 type[...]

Instruments and indicators 38 EMU36110 Star t-up che cks Place the remote control lever in neutral and turn the main s witch to “” (on). After all the displays com e on and the total hour display comes on, the gauge will change to normal operation. If the buzzer sounds and the water separator-alert indicator blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer i[...]

Instruments and indica tors 39 EMU36221 Overh eat aler t If the engine temperature rise s too high while cruising, the overheat-a lert indicator will start to blink. The engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r/min. Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the overheat alert devic e has ac- tivated. Check the cooling wat[...]

Instruments and indicators 40 NOT ICE ECM00920 In such an event, the engine will not oper- ate properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer im- mediately. EMU36170 Low bat tery vol tage-al ert If the battery voltage drop s, the low battery voltage-alert indicator and the battery voltage value will start to blink. Get back to the port soon if the low battery v[...]

Instruments and indica tors 41 The speed & fuel meter unit is av ailable in round and square types. Check your spee d & fuel meter unit type. After the main s witch is first turned to the “” (on) position, all of the displays come on as a test. After a few seconds, the unit will change to normal operation. For more information, s ee the[...]

Instruments and indicators 42 temperature display , depth display, and clock will also be available. For the optional sen- sors, consult your Yamaha dealer. After the main s witch is first turned to the “” (on) position, all of the displays come on as a test. After a few seconds, the unit will change to normal operation. For more information, s[...]

Engine control system 43 EMU26803 Alert s ystem NOT ICE ECM00091 Do not continue to operate the engine if a alert device has activated. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be lo- cated and corrected. EMU41170 Overh eat aler t The outboard motor is equipped with an over- heat alert system. If the engine temperature rises too high, the a[...]

Engine control sys tem 44 If the alert s ystem has activated, stop the en - gine as soon as it is safe to do so. Check the oil level and add engine oil as needed. If the oil level is correct a nd the alert system does not switch off, consult yo ur Yamaha dealer. EMU40852 Wate r separ ator aler t The outboard motor is equipped with a water separator[...]

Engine control system 45 NOT ICE ECM02340 Although the buzzer will stop when the en- gine is started and the remote control le- ver is moved to the forward or reverse position, do not use t he outboard motor. Otherwise, serious engine damage could occur. U6CB10E0.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Installation 46 EMU41212 Installation The information presented in this section is in- tended as reference only . It is not possible to provide complete instruct ions for every possi- ble boat and outboard m otor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experi- ence and the specific boat and outboard mo - tor combination. W ARNI NG EWM02572 [...]

Installation 47 1. Idle hole 1 ZMU06913 U6CB10E0.book Page 47 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Operation 48 EMU36381 First-time operation EMU40510 Filling engine oil The outboard motor is shipped from the fac to- ry without engine oil. If your Yamaha dealer did not fill the engine with engine oil , you must fill the engine before starting it. NOTICE: Make sure that the engine is f illed with en- gine oil before op erating the outboard mo- to[...]

Operation 49 EMU40520 Fuel level Check that you have plenty of fuel for your trip. A good rule of thumb is to use 1/3 of you r fuel to get to the des tination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3 as an emergency reserve. With the boat level o n a trailer or in the water, turn the main switch to the “” (on) position and check the fuel le vel. For fue[...]

Operation 50 EMU40541 Controls ● Turn the steering w heel fully to port and starboard. Check that op eration is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range with no bind ing or excessive free play. ● Operate the remote co ntrol lever several times to chec k that there is no hesitation in its travel. Operation s hould be smooth over the co[...]

Operation 51 EMU40411 Outboard motor ● Check tha t the outboard motor is mounted properly and check the outboard mo tor mounting bolts for loosenes s. ● Check the propeller for damag e. ● Check for engine oil lea ks. EMU36491 Flushing device Check that the flushing device ’ s garden hose connector is securely screwed on to the fitting on th[...]

Operation 52 5. Push the cowling lock levers inward to secure the top cowlin g. 6. Check the fitting of the top cow ling by pushing it wi th both hands. NOTICE: If the top cowling is not installed cor- rectly, water can enter the top cowling and damage the engine, or the top cowling can blow off at high speeds. [ECM023 70] EMU40583 Checking power t[...]

Operation 53 2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches on the bottom cowling and re- mote control leve r to check that all switch- es work. 3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check that the tilt rod and trim rods are extended comp le tely . 4. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are not corroded or damaged. 5. Tilt the outboard motor dow[...]

Operation 54 5. If you use a portabl e container to store and disp ense fuel, only use a loca lly ap- proved GASOLINE containe r. 6. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening or funnel to help prevent ele ctrostatic sparks. 7. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. Fuel can expand and overflow if the tempera - ture increases. 8. Tighten the fue[...]

Operation 55 1. Move the remote c ontrol lever to the neu- tral position. T IP: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starti ng except when in neu- tral. 2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se - cure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then, attach the clip on the other end of the engine shut-off cord to the en- g[...]

Operation 56 5. Immediately after the engine starts, re - lease the main switch to return it to the “” (on) position. NO TICE: Ne ver tu rn the main switch to “” (start) while the engine is running. Do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds. If the starter mo- tor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the batte[...]

Operation 57 EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU41231 Procedure for warming up engine 1. After starting the engine, w arm up the en- gine until th e engine speed stabilizes at idle speed to provide maximum operating performance and acceleration. Failu re to do so will shorten engi ne life. 2. Check that the low oil pressure-alert indi- cator remains off[...]

Operation 58 To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu- tral 1. Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed. 2. After the engine i s at idle sp eed in gear, move the remote co ntrol lever firmly and crisply to the neutral position. EMU40472 Stopping boat W ARNI NG EWM01510 ● Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop [...]

Operation 59 EMU27821 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool o ff for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop - ping the engine im mediately after operating at high speed is not recomm ended. EMU40670 Procedure for stopping engine 1. Turn the main switch to the “” (off) po - sition. 2. Remove th e key if the boat will be[...]

Operation 60 EMU40421 Adju stin g trim an gle W ARNI NG EWM02471 ● Make sure that all people ar e clear of the outboard motor w hen adjusting the tr im angle. Body parts can be crushed be- tween the outboard motor and the clamp bracket when the outboard motor is trimmed or tilted. ● Use caution when trying a trim angle for the first time. Incre[...]

Operation 61 Bow Down Too much trim-in causes the boat to “ plow ” through the water, decreasing fuel economy and making it hard to increase speed. Operat- ing with excessi ve trim-in at higher speeds also makes the boat unstable. Resistan ce at the bow is greatly increas ed, heightening the danger of “ bow steering ” and making opera - tio[...]

Operation 62 2. Push the “” (up) side of the power trim and tilt switch to fully tilt the outboard mo- tor up. 3. If you have the tilt support shaft, install the tilt support shaft. For information on installing the tilt support shaft, see page 29. 4. Once the outboard m otor is supported with the tilt support shaft, push the “” (down) side[...]

Operation 63 EMU40733 Procedure for tilting down 1. If using the tilt support sha ft, fully tilt the outboard motor up, and then rem ove the tilt support shaft. 2. Push the “” (down) side of the power trim and tilt switch to ti lt the outboard mo- tor down. EMU28061 Shallow water EMU40701 Cruising in s hallow water The outboard motor can be til[...]

Operation 64 2. Push the “” (up) side of the power trim and tilt sw itch to tilt the outbo ard motor up slightly to the desired position. WARNING! Using the power trim and tilt switch on the bottom cow ling while the boat is moving or engine is on could increase the risk of falling over- board and could distract the operator, increasing the ris[...]

Maintenance 65 EMU40833 Transporting and storing out- boa rd mo tor W ARNI NG EWM02551 ● Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans- porting and storing the outboard motor, close the fuel cock to prevent fuel fr om leaking. ● Never get under the outboar d motor while it is tilted, even when the tilt sup- port shaft is installed. Severe injury co[...]

Maintenance 66 2. Drain the cooling water completely out of the outboard motor. Clean the body thor- oughly. EMU41071 Lubrication 1. Change the gear oil. For instructions, see page 78. Chec k the gear oil for the pres- ence of water that ind icates a leaky seal. Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. 2. Lu[...]

Maintenance 67 3. With the engine off, turn on the water sup- ply and let the w ater flush through the cooling water passages for about 15 min- utes. 4. Turn off the water suppl y, and then dis- connect the garden hose from the garden hose connector. 5. Connect the garden hose connec tor to the fitting on the bottom cowling and tight- en it securel[...]

Maintenance 68 sengers. Yamaha genuine parts and acces - sories are available from your Yamaha dealer. EMU35521 Maintenance interval guideline s The service intervals p rovided in the Mainte- nance Chart were dev eloped based upon “ typical ” use that inc ludes operating at varied speeds, with sufficient time for engine warm up and cool-down, a[...]

Maintenance 69 EMU34446 Maintenance chart 1 T IP: ● Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of eac h owner-specific action. ● The maintenance cycle on thes e charts assume usage of 100 hours per year and regular flushing of the cooling w ater passages. Maintenance frequ ency should be adjusted when op- erating the engine under ad[...]

Maintenance 70 Fuel line (High pr es- sure ) Inspection or rep lace- ment as necessar y Fuel line (Low pres- sure ) Inspection or rep lace- ment as necessar y Fuel pump Inspection or rep lace- ment as necessar y Fuel/engine oil leakage Inspection Gear oil Replacement Greasing points Greasing Impeller/water pump housing Inspection or rep lace- ment [...]

Maintenance 71 EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 EMU28910 T IP: When using lead or high-s ulfur gasoline, inspecting valve c learance may be required mo re fre- quently than every 500 hours. Wire har ness connec- tions/wire coupler con- nections Inspection or rep lace- ment as necessar y (Y amaha) Meter/gauge Inspection Item Actions Every 1000 hours Exh[...]

Maintenance 72 EMU41300 Greas ing Yamalube Marine Grease VF250A, VF225A, VF200A ZMU06946 U6CB10E0.book Page 72 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

Maintenance 73 EMU40662 Inspecting spark plug The spark plug is an important engine compo- nent. The condition of the spark plug can indi - cate something about the c ondition of the engine. For example, if the c enter electrode porcelain is very white, this cou ld indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder. Do not attempt [...]

Maintenance 74 2. Measure the spark plug gap using a thickness ga uge. If the spark pl ug gap is out of specification, replace the spark plug with the specifie d plug. To install the spark plug 1. Wipe off any dirt from the threads, insula - tor, and gasket surface of the spark plug. 2. Install the spa rk plug, and then ti ghten it to the specified[...]

Maintenance 75 Procedure for changing engine oil using an oil changer 1. Place the outboard motor in a v ertical po- sition (not tilted). NO TICE: If the out- board motor is not level, the oil level indicated on the oil dipstick may not be accurate. [ECM018 61] 2. Start the engine and wa rm it up until the engine speed stabiliz es at idle speed. 3.[...]

Maintenance 76 9. Install the oil filler c ap and oil dipstick. 10. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min - utes. 11. Remove the oil di pstick and wipe it clean. 12. Insert the oil dip stick completely and re- move it again. 13. Check that the oil l evel on the oil dipstick is between the upper and lower marks. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the oil[...]

Maintenance 77 EMU40891 Inspecting propeller W ARNI NG EWM02561 You could be seriously injured if the en- gine accidentally starts when you are near the propeller. Before inspecting, remov- ing, or installing the propeller, move the remote control lever to the n eutral posi- tion, turn the main switch to the “” (off) position, remove the key, a[...]

Maintenance 78 3. Remove the propeller, spac er, and thrust washer . EMU40943 Installing propelle r NOT ICE ECM00501 Make sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over s ecurely. Otherwise, the propeller could come off during opera- tion and be lost. 1. Apply Yamalube Marine G rease to the propeller shaft. 2. Install the thrust washer, spacer[...]

Maintenance 79 2. Place a suitable container under the gea r case . 3. Loosen the bolt, and then remove the cooling water i nlet covers on both sides of the gear case. 4. Remove the gear oil drain s crew and gas- ket. 5. Remove the oil level plu g and gasket to allow the gear oil to drain com pletely. NOTICE: Check the used gear oil after it has be[...]

Maintenance 80 8. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug. When the gear oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil level plug to the speci fied torque. 9. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw to the specified torque. 10. Install the cooling water inlet covers on[...]

Maintenance 81 2. Check that the battery is in good condi- tion and fully charged. If your boat is equipped with the d igital speedometer or Command Li nk tachometer, the voltme- ter and low battery alert functions will help you monitor the battery ’ s charge. If the battery needs chargin g, consult your Yamaha dealer. 3. Check that the ba ttery [...]

Trouble Recovery 82 EMU40972 Troubleshooting This section desc ribes the likely caus es and remedies for proble ms, such as thos e in the fuel, compression, and igni tion systems, poor starting, and loss of pow er. Please note that all of the items in this section may not apply to your model. If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to a Ya[...]

Trouble Recovery 83 A. Clean or replace fuel filter. Q. Are ignition parts malfunctioning? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Has alert system activated? A. Find and correct cause of alert. Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect? A. Replace spark plug. Q. Is ignition w iring damaged or poorly con- nected? A. Inspect wires for breaks and w ear. Have co[...]

Trouble Recovery 84 A. Have outboard motor adjus ted to proper transom height. Q. Has alert system activated? A. Find and correct cause of alert. Q. Is boat bottom fouled with marine grow t h? A. Clean boat bottom. Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type? A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with recommended type. Q. Are weeds or other f[...]

Trouble Recovery 85 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. EMU29433 Temporary action i n emergency EMU29441 Impact damage W ARNI NG EWM00870 The outboard motor can be seriously dam- aged by a collision while operating or trailering. Damage could make the out- board motor unsafe to operate. If the outboard motor hits a n object in the wa- ter, follow [...]

Trouble Recovery 86 4. When replacing a fuse other than the main fuse, remove the fuse usin g the fuse puller. Instal l a spare fuse of the proper amperage. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blow s again. EMU40981 Power trim and tilt unit will not oper ate If the outboard motor cannot be tilted up or down using the power trim a[...]

Trouble Recovery 87 4. Disconnect the water detection switch coupler. NOTICE : Be careful not to get any water on the water detection switch coupler, otherwise a malfunc- tion could occur. [ECM01950 ] 5. Remove the filter cup from the filter hous- ing, and then remove the O-ring from the filter cup. NO TICE: Be careful not to twist the water detect[...]

Trouble Recovery 88 ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out- board motor until it has been completely checked. [ECM02 320] U6CB10E0.book Page 88 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:49 AM[...]

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