Trouble Recovery; Troubleshooting - Yamaha F225F Owner's Manual

Trouble Recovery

EMU41561

Troubleshooting

This section describes the likely causes and
remedies for problems, such as those in the
fuel, compression, and ignition systems,
poor starting, and loss of power. 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 Yamaha dealer.
If the engine trouble-alert indicator is blink-
ing, consult your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha Security System does not
operate correctly.
Q. Is receiver within the communicating
range from the remote control transmitter?
A. Operate remote control transmitter within
the communicating range from the receiver.
Q. Is main switch "
A. Turn main switch to "
Q. Is communication obstructing objects
such as other source of communication ma-
chine or metal close by?
A. Operate remote control transmitter away
from the other source of communication ma-
chine or metal.
Q. Is remote control transmitter registered?
A. Use remote control transmitter registered
with the receiver.
Q. Has the battery cell of the remote control
transmitter discharged?
A. Operate from spare remote control trans-
mitter or replace battery cell by a Yamaha
dealer.
Q. Are battery connections loose or corrod-
91
" position?
" position.
ed?
A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery
terminals.
Q. Is battery capacity weak or low?
A. Check battery condition. Use battery of
recommended capacity.
Starter will not operate.
Q. Is your Yamaha Security System in the
lock mode?
A. Set the security system to the unlock
mode. For further information, see page 23.
Q. Does the Digital electronic control-alert in-
dicator come on?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is control lever in gear?
A. Shift to neutral.
Q. Is battery capacity low or weak?
A. Check battery condition. Use battery of
recommended capacity.
Q. Are battery connections corroded or
loose?
A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery
terminals.
Q. Is fuse for starter relay or electric circuit
blown?
A. Check for cause of electric overload and
repair. Replace fuse with one of correct am-
perage.
Q. Are starter components malfunctioning?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Engine will not start (starter operates).
Q. Is clip on engine shut-off cord (lanyard) in-