If there is any To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-...
Table of contents Top cowling lock lever General information ......1 (pull up type) ......... 15 Identification numbers record ..1 Flushing device ........ 15 Outboard motor serial number ... 1 Water separator........ 15 Key number ........1 Warning indicator ......16 EC label...........
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Table of contents Shifting .......... 35 Exhaust leakage ....... 56 Water leakage ........56 Forward (tiller handle and remote Engine oil leakage ......56 control models) ......35 Checking power trim and tilt / power Reverse (automatic reverse lock tilt system ........56 and power trim and tilt models)..
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 outboard motor is sto- len. 1. Key number...
General information ing. At a minimum, children and non-swim- mers should always wear PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boating condi- tions. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. Handle and store gasoline carefully.
Never illegally discard (dump) the product. Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- Yamaha recommends consulting the deal- line spills, wipe it up immediately with er on discarding the product. dry rags.
General information EMU25580 ECM01050 Gasoline CAUTION: All 4-stroke engines are shipped from the Recommended gasoline: Regular unleaded gasoline with a mini- factory without engine oil. mum octane rating of 90 (Research Octane Number). If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
ZMU04607 on the engine. 1. Propeller diameter in inches Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with pro- 2. Propeller pitch in inches pellers chosen to perform well over a range of 3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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General information ZMU01713 1. Start-in-gear protection label...
Basic components EMU25799 Main components NOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models. 1. Top cowling 2. Top cowling lock lever(s) 3. Anti-cavitation plate 4. Trim tab (anode) 5. Propeller* 6.
Basic components ZMU05429 1. Tachometer unit (Square type)* 2. Tachometer unit (Round type)* 3. Speedometer unit (Square type)* 4. Speed & fuel meter unit (Square type)* 5. Speed & fuel meter unit (Round type)* 6. Fuel management meter (Square type)* EMU25802 Fuel tank If your model was equipped with a portable...
Basic components EMU25841 is moved about 35° (a detent can be felt). Fuel gauge Moving the lever farther opens the throttle, This gauge is located on either the fuel tank and the engine will begin to accelerate. cap or on the fuel joint base. It shows the ap- proximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
Basic components NOTE: The neutral throttle lever will operate only when the remote control lever is in neutral. The remote control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position. 1. Forward “ ” 2. Neutral “ ” 3.
Basic components 1. Throttle indicator When constant speed is desired, tighten the EMU25971 adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- Throttle friction adjuster ting. A friction device provides adjustable resis- EMU25990 tance to movement of the throttle grip or the Engine stop lanyard switch remote control lever, and can be set accord- The lock plate must be attached to the engine...
Basic components EMU26090 NOTE: Main switch The engine cannot be started with the lock The main switch controls the ignition system; plate removed. its operation is described below. “ ” (off) With the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key can be removed.
Basic components EMU26141 (down) tilts the outboard motor down and Power trim and tilt switch on remote trims it down. When the switch is released, control or tiller handle the outboard motor will stop in its current po- The power trim and tilt system adjusts the out- sition.
Basic components If the trolling speed has been adjusted, the ECM00840 CAUTION: engine returns to the normal trolling speed The trim tab also serves as an anode to when the engine is stopped and restarted protect the engine from electrochemical or when the engine speed exceeds approx- corrosion.
Basic components EMU26460 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling water passages of the motor using a garden hose and tap water. NOTE: For details on usage, see page 48. 1. Tilt support lever EMU26382 Top cowling lock lever (pull up type) To remove the engine top cowling, pull up the lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling.
Basic components If the warning system has activated, stop 5. Overheat warning indicator the engine and consult a Yamaha dealer 6. Set button immediately. 7. Mode button EMU26302 Warning indicator NOTE: If the engine develops a condition which is The water separator warning indicator and cause for warning, the indicator lights up.
Basic components EMU26581 Overheat warning indicator (digital NOTE: After the main switch is first turned on, all seg- type) ments of the display come on as a test. After If the engine temperature rises too high, the a few seconds, the gauge will change to nor- warning indicator will start to blink.
Basic components EMU26690 Trip meter This gauge displays the distance the boat has traveled since the gauge was last reset. Press the “ ” (mode) button repeatedly until the indicator on the face of the gauge points to “ ” (trip). To reset the trip meter to zero, press the “...
Get back to the port within trolling en- is full. gine speed. ECM00860 CAUTION: The Yamaha fuel tank sensor differs from conventional sensors. Incorrectly setting the selector switch on the gauge will give false readings. Consult your Yamaha deal- er on how to correctly set the selector switch.
If optional sensors are connected to the unit, cooling water pressure display will be available. For the optional sensor, consult your Yamaha dealer. The tachometer unit is available in round or square types. Check your tachometer unit type. ZMU05417 1.
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If the buzzer sounds and the water Yamaha dealer. separator warning indicator blinks, consult ECM01600 CAUTION: your Yamaha dealer immediately. Do not continue to run the engine if the NOTE: low oil pressure warning device has acti- To stop the buzzer, press the “...
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Do not continue to operate the engine if functions while cruising. Get back to the port a warning device has activated. Consult soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immedi- your Yamaha dealer if the problem can- ately. not be located and corrected.
This unit shows the boat speed and has the In such an event, the engine will not oper- functions of fuel meter, total fuel consumption ate properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer im- display, fuel economy display, fuel flow dis- mediately.
If optional sensors are connected to the unit, trip display, water surface temperature display, depth display, and clock will be avail- able. For the optional sensor, consult your Yamaha dealer. ZMU05434 1. Set button 2. Mode button...
Basic components EMU31630 Fuel management meter This meter has functions of fuel flow meter, to- tal consumption display, fuel economy dis- play, and remaining fuel display. ZMU05436 1. Set button 2. Mode button ZMU05438 1. Set button 2. Mode button ZMU05437 1.
Warning system ECM00090 CAUTION: Do not continue to operate the engine if a warning device has activated. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. EMU26816 Overheat warning This engine has an overheat warning device. If the engine temperature rises too high, the warning device will activate.
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Check the oil level and add oil as needed. If the oil level is correct and the warning device does not switch off, consult your Yamaha dealer. ECM00100 CAUTION: Do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure warning indicator is on.
Operation EMU26901 EWM00830 Installation WARNING ECM00110 Improper mounting of the outboard motor CAUTION: could result in hazardous conditions such Incorrect engine height or obstructions to as poor handling, loss of control, or fire smooth water flow (such as the design or hazards.
Consult your If any item in the preoperation check is not Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for working properly, have it inspected and further information on determining the prop- repaired before operating the outboard er mounting height.
Operation Check fuel line connections to be sure they Check the oil level using the dipstick to be are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or sure the level falls between the upper and boat tank). lower marks. Fill with oil if it is below the...
Operation Remove the fuel tank cap. drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin ar- Carefully fill the fuel tank. eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex- Securely close the cap after filling the haust outlets. tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel Fuel tank capacity: tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns.
Operation 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 engine power means the loss of most steering control.
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Operation NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral. Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch and allow it to re- turn to “ ” (on). ECM00191 CAUTION: Never turn the main switch to “ ”...
Otherwise serious engine dam- age could occur. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the cause for the low oil pressure warning indicator cannot be found. ZMU01881...
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed check whether the cooling water inlet on position. the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. If the cooling passage is frozen, it may take awhile for water to start flowing out of the pilot hole.
Operation EMU27785 Reverse (automatic reverse lock and power trim and tilt models) EWM00190 WARNING When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do not open the throttle more than half. Other- wise the boat could become unstable, which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Operation If the trolling speed has been adjusted, the engine returns to the normal trolling speed when the engine is stopped and restarted or when the engine speed exceeds approx- imately 3000 r/min. EMU27820 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed.
Operation engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af- EMU27882 Adjusting trim angle fected by variables such as the load in the Power trim and tilt models boat, sea conditions, and running speed. EWM00751 EWM00740 WARNING WARNING Be sure all people are clear of the out- Excessive trim for the operating condi- board motor when adjusting the tilt an- tions (either trim up or trim down) can...
Operation 1. Power trim and tilt switch Bow Up Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water. Performance and econ- omy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more air drag.
Operation ECM00241 CAUTION: Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 37. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because this could break the handle.
Operation EWM00260 WARNING After tilting the outboard motor, be sure to support it with the tilt support knob or tilt support lever. Otherwise the outboard mo- tor could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim and tilt unit loses pressure. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the outboard motor is supported with the tilt support lever, press the power trim and...
Operation ZMU04255 Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow- EMU28060 Cruising in shallow water er tilt switch “ ” (down) to lower the out- The outboard motor can be tilted up partially board motor to the desired position. to allow operation in shallow water.
For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 45. 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 or muddy water con- ditions.
Maintenance Bore × stroke: EMU31480 Specifications 79.0 × 81.4 mm (3.11 × 3.20 in) Ignition system: NOTE: “(AL)” stated in the specification data below Spark plug (NGK): represents the numerical value for the alumi- LFR5A-11 Spark plug gap: num propeller installed. 1.0–1.1 mm (0.039–0.043 in) Likewise, “(SUS)”...
WARNING is advisable to have your outboard motor ser- Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans- viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to porting and storing the outboard motor, storage. However, you, the owner, with a min- close the air vent screw and fuel cock to imum of tools, can perform the following pro- prevent fuel from leaking.
Seal 1. Vapor separator replacement should be performed by an 2. Drain screw authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. 3. Cap Grease all grease fittings. For further de- tails, see page 52. EMU28430...
Maintenance Drink large quantities of water or milk ECM01530 CAUTION: followed by milk of magnesia, beaten Do not perform this procedure while the egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate engine is running. The water pump may be medical attention. damaged and severe damage from over- Batteries also generate explosive hydro- heating can result.
NOTE: iar with machine servicing, this work When flushing the engine with the boat in should be done by your Yamaha dealer or the water, tilting up the outboard motor until other qualified mechanic. it is completely out of the water will achieve EMU28510 better results.
When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Initial Every Item Actions...
Maintenance EMU28940 Greasing Yamaha grease A (water resistant grease) Yamaha grease D (corrosion resistant grease; for propeller shaft) ZMU04266 agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take EMU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You EWM00560...
Improper repairs can make the outboard unsafe to operate. Check the fuel lines for leaks, crack, or mal- function. If a problem is found, your Yamaha 1. Spark plug gap dealer or other qualified mechanic should re- 2. Spark plug part number pair it immediately.
Maintenance EMU29073 Changing engine oil EWM00760 WARNING Avoid draining the engine oil immediate- ly after stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be handled with care to avoid burns. Be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable ZMU04270 stand.
Con- tinued operation with a problem could cause severe engine damage. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. Turn off the engine and wait 3 minutes. ZMU04243...
Engine oil leakage smoothly. Check for oil leaks on the around the engine. NOTE: NOTE: Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha is abnormal. dealer. EMU29171 EMU29163 Checking propeller Checking power trim and tilt / power...
Maintenance 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.
Severe injury could oc- tion and be lost. cur if the outboard motor accidentally falls. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro- sion resistant grease to the propeller Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil shaft.
Maintenance Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, NOTE: flames, or other sources of ignition For disposal of used oil, consult your Yamaha when cleaning the fuel tank. dealer. Remove the fuel tank from the boat be- With the outboard motor in a vertical po- fore cleaning it.
Antidote (EXTERNAL): Inspect ground leads attached to external an- SKIN - Flush with water. odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes dealer for inspection and replacement of inter- and get immediate medical attention.
1. Red cable NOTE: 2. Black cable Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or 3. Battery re-charging batteries. EMU29370 Disconnecting the battery EMU29331...
Maintenance EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat performance. The boat bottom should be kept as clean of marine growth as possible. If necessary, the boat bot- tom can be coated with an anti-fouling paint approved for your area to inhibit marine growth.
Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? some items may not apply to your model. A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to your Yamaha dealer. Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect...
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A. Return to normal operating position. A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is carburetor clogged? Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? Q. Have ignition parts failed? A.
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Q. Is fuel system obstructed? Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth- A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. er obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? Q.
WARNING Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? Be sure to use the specified fuse. An in- A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha correct fuse or a piece of wire could allow dealer. excessive current flow. This could cause...
Trouble Recovery ZMU04249 1. Manual valve screw Put the engine in the desired position, then tighten the manual valve screw by turning it clockwise. EMU31601 Water separator warning indicator blinks while cruising EWM01500 WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- 1.
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Trouble Recovery 1. Water separator warning indicator Stop the engine. Remove the top cowling. Remove the plastic tie. 1. Water detection switch coupler Unscrew the filter cup from the filter hous- ing. NOTE: Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when unscrewing the filter cup.
Trouble Recovery NOTE: NOTE: Properly dispose of the rag. Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor after returning to port. Firmly screw the filter cup onto the filter housing. EMU29541 Starter will not operate NOTE: If the starter mechanism does not operate...
Trouble Recovery Make sure no one is standing behind you when pulling the starter rope. It could whip behind you and injure some- one. An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away when starting the en- gine.
EMU29760 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate- If you cannot immediately take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer, follow the proce- dure below in order to minimize engine dam- age.
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