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OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. 6A1-28199-2R-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.
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 Safety information......1 Muddy or acidic water ....10 Outboard motor safety ....1 Anti-fouling paint ......10 Motor disposal requirements..10 Propeller ..........1 Rotating parts ........1 Emergency equipment ....10 Hot parts..........1 Components ........11 Electric shock ........
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Table of contents Warming up engine ....... 25 Trouble Recovery......42 Direct drive models......25 Troubleshooting ......42 Checks after engine warm-up ..25 Temporary action in emergency ... 45 Stop switches ........25 Impact damage......... 45 Shifting .......... 25 Starter will not operate .....
Safety information EMU33622 running away under power and leaving peo- Outboard motor safety ple stranded, or running over people or ob- Observe these precautions at all times. jects. EMU37660 Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a Propeller secure place on your clothing or your arm or People can be injured or killed if they come in leg while operating.
Have an approved personal flotation device distribution can compromise the boats han- (PFD) on board for every occupant. Yamaha dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or recommends that you must wear a PFD swamping. whenever boating. At a minimum, children...
Safety information Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un- derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con- trol, ejection, and collision.
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- 1. C-Tick label location len.
Read any manuals supplied with the boat. Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33831 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. ZMU06031...
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General information ZMU05810 EMU33922 Contents of labels EWM01711 The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. EWM01701 Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD). Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- Ensure shift control is in neutral before sive.
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General information EMU35132 Electrical hazard Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05665...
Specifications and requirements EMU31480 Control system: Specifications Tiller TIP: Starting system: “(AL)” stated in the specification data below Manual represents the numerical value for the alumi- Starting carburetion system: num propeller installed. Choke valve Likewise, “(SUS)” represents the value for Drive unit: stainless steel propeller installed and “(PL)”...
Gasoline ate. Use a good quality gasoline that meets the Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the minimum octane rating. If knocking or pinging right propeller for your boating needs. Select occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or...
Keep the following items onboard in case can cause fuel system damage or cause en- there is trouble with the motor. gine starting and running problems. Yamaha A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, does not recommend gasohol containing wrenches (including metric sizes), and methanol because it can cause fuel system electrical tape.
Components EMU2579M Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models. 1. Air vent screw 17.Throttle lever 2. Fuel tank cap EMU25821 Fuel tank 3. Top cowling 4. Anti-cavitation plate If your model included a fuel tank, its parts 5.
Components 1. Air vent screw 1. Close position 2. Fuel tank cap EMU25891 Open EMU25850 Fuel tank cap With the lever/knob in this position, fuel flows This cap seals the fuel tank. When removed, to the carburetor. the tank can be filled with fuel. To remove the Normal running is done with the lever/knob in cap, turn it counterclockwise.
Components EMU25952 EMU25993 Throttle lever Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and To increase speed, push the lever upward. clip The clip must be attached to the engine shut- off switch for the engine to run. The cord should be attached to a secure place on the operator’s clothing, or arm or leg.
Components EMU26122 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis- tance to the steering mechanism, and can be set according to operator preference. An ad- justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel bracket. EMU26050 Choke knob To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture required to start, turn this knob counterclock- wise.
Components EMU26321 Tilt support knob To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po- sition, push the tilt support knob under the swivel bracket. ECM00660 NOTICE Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat. The outboard mo- tor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall.
Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section is in- tended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possi- ble boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01590 WARNING ZMU01760...
Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on determining the prop- er mounting height. For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 26.
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Installation packaging. If used, they must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se- curely. After tightening, test run the engine and check their tightness. [EWM00651]...
Operation EMU36381 Next two hours: First-time operation Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then EMU30174 reduce engine speed to three-quarter Breaking in engine throttle (approximately 4000 r/min). Vary Your new engine requires a period of break-in engine speed occasionally. Run at full to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to throttle for one minute, then allow about wear in evenly.
Operation an emergency reserve. With the boat level on a trailer or in the water, check the fuel level. For fuel filling instructions, see page 20. EMU36442 Fuel system EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam- mable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc- es of ignition.
Operation skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso- If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed, or line spills on your clothing, change your if the mixing ratio is incorrect, the fol- clothes. lowing problems could occur. Low oil ratio: Lack of oil could cause ma- Be sure the engine is stopped.
Operation EMU27451 Operating engine EMU31511 Sending fuel EWM00420 WARNING Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released.
Operation If the engine shut-off cord is equipped, at- tach it to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut-off switch. EMU27493 Starting engine EWM01600 WARNING...
Operation TIP: TIP: It is not necessary to use the choke when When the engine is cold, it needs to be starting a warm engine. warmed up. For further information, see If the choke knob is left in the start position page 25.
Operation the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. EMU27740 Shifting Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- EWM00180 lem cannot be located and corrected. WARNING Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.
Operation EMU27821 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended. EMU31521 Procedure Push and hold the engine stop button un- til the engine comes to a complete stop.
Operation To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rod away from the transom. To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the rod to- ward the transom. Make test runs with the trim set to different an- gles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions.
Operation Bow Up TIP: Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat Depending on the type of boat, the outboard too high in the water. Performance and econ- motor trim angle may have little effect on the omy are decreased because the hull of the trim of the boat when operating.
Operation ECM00231 NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor, follow the procedure under “Stopping engine” in this chapter. Never tilt the outboard motor while the engine is running. Se- vere damage from overheating can re- sult. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle because this could break the handle.
Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium-plated water pump kit (see page 10) if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in it, such as muddy or turbid (cloudy) water.
It is advisable to have your outboard motor then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt posi- serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- tion using a motor support device such as a or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a transom saver bar.
Maintenance ECM01411 Cooling system flushing is essential to NOTICE prevent the cooling system from clogging Do not place the outboard motor on its up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fog- side before the cooling water has ging/lubricating of the engine is mandato- drained from it completely, otherwise ry to prevent excessive engine damage water may enter the cylinder through the...
EMU28511 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and pas- sengers.
When operating in salt water, muddy, other turbid (cloudy), acidic 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...
Do not attempt to di- agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You 1. Spark plug gap should periodically remove and inspect the 2.
For idle speed specifications, see page 8. If you have difficulty verifying the idle speed, or the idle speed requires ad- justment, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. EMU29113 Checking wiring and connectors...
Remove the gear oil drain screw and gas- be lost. ket. NOTICE: If there is an excessive quantity of metal particles on the mag- Apply Yamaha marine grease or corro- sion resistant grease to the propeller netic gear oil drain screw, this can in- shaft.
Con- EMU29312 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) sult a Yamaha dealer for repair of the Yamaha outboard motors are protected from lower unit seals. [ECM00711] corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the TIP: external anodes periodically.
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.
A. Tighten bolt. EWM01461 WARNING Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? Use this procedure only in an emergen- A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha cy to return to the nearest port for re- dealer. pairs. EMU29433 Temporary action in emergency...
Trouble Recovery control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. Make sure no one is standing behind you when pulling the starter rope. It could whip behind you and injure some- one.
EMU33501 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- ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out- board motor until it has been completely inspected.
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