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VF250 VF225 VF200 OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this LIT-18626-08-91 outboard motor. 6CB-28199-11...
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ZMU01690 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.
EMU31285 your machine and this manual. If there is any To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- TIP: mation needed for proper operation, mainte- The VF250A, VF225A, VF200A and the stan- nance and care.
Table of contents Safety information......1 Remote control requirements..14 Outboard motor safety ....1 Battery requirements..... 14 Propeller ..........1 Specifications of Battery....14 Rotating parts ........1 Mounting battery....... 15 Hot parts..........1 Propeller selection ......15 Electric shock ........1 Start-in-gear protection ....
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Table of contents Digital speedometer ...... 32 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ..50 Engine oil.......... 50 Speedometer........32 Outboard motor ........ 51 Fuel gauge ........33 Flushing device ........ 51 Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter... 33 Installing top cowling ......51 Fuel level-alert indicator ....
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...... 86 Treatment of submerged outboard motor .......... 87 Consumer information....89 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ....89 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ..... 91...
Safety information EMU33622 body parts out of this area at all times. Make Outboard motor safety sure that no one is in this area before operat- Observe these precautions at all times. ing the power trim and tilt mechanism. EMU36501 The power trim and tilt switches operate even Propeller when the main switch is turned to the “...
Have an approved PFD on board for every oc- distribution can compromise the boats han- cupant. Yamaha recommends that you must dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or wear a PFD whenever boating. At a minimum, swamping.
Safety information EMU33772 EMU33800 Avoid collisions Accident reporting Scan constantly for people, objects, and other Boat operators are required by law to file a boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your Boating Accident Report with their state boat- visibility or block your vision of others. ing law enforcement agency if their boat is in- volved in any of the following accidents: There is loss of life or probable loss of life.
Safety information Boat Owners Association of The United EMU33880 Passenger training States Make sure at least one other passenger is 1-800-336-BOAT (1-800-336-2628) trained to operate the boat in the event of an http://www.boatus.com/ emergency. EMU33890 Boating safety publications National Association of State Boating Law Be informed about boating safety.
Safety information “give-way” or “burdened”vessel. These rules Meeting: (you are approaching another ves- determine which vessel has the right-of-way, sel head-on) and what each vessel should do. Crossing: (you are traveling across the other vessel’s path) Stand-on vessel Overtaking: (you are passing or being The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty passed by another vessel) to continue its course and speed, except to...
Safety information EMU25531 Other special situations There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your boat around other 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.
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Safety information Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes, colors, num- bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction.
Write down your outboard motor serial num- ber in the spaces provided in the following il- lustration to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference if your outboard motor is stolen. 1. Key number ZMU06886 1.
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. VF250A, VF225A, VF200A ZMU06887...
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General information ZMU05741 EMU33850 EMU40290 Other labels Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05710 ZMU05696...
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General information Read Owner’s Manual Remote control lever operating direction, dual direction ZMU05664 ZMU05667 Hazard caused by continuous rotation Engine start/Engine cranking ZMU05665 ZMU05668 Electrical hazard ZMU05666...
Specifications and requirements EMU40500 Spark plug gap: Specifications 1.0–1.1 mm (0.039–0.043 in) TIP: Control system: “(SUS)” indicates that the specification is for Remote control the outboard motor when it is equipped with a Starting system: stainless steel propeller. Electric starter EMU2821J Starting carburetion system: Electronic fuel injection...
54.0 Nm (5.51 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb) working correctly and you should dis- EMU33554 continue using the outboard. Contact Installation requirements your Yamaha dealer. EMU40480 Boat horsepower rating The remote control unit must be equipped EWM01560 with a start-in-gear protection device(s). This...
Engine oil requirements cation. Select the engine oil to use from the following Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the recommended engine oils. right propeller for your boating needs. Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach...
However, if gasoline with Ethanol is the we recommend that you switch to a recog- only fuel available in your area, your Yamaha nized high quality brand of gasoline, such as outboard motor is calibrated to run properly...
Consult your authorized Yamaha dealer for a gasoline distribution. These released de- 10-micron filter that meets your engine’s re- posits contaminate the fuel and can cause quirements.
An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard) with use on aluminum may be applied to the out- clip. board motor. The original Yamaha paint sur- Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark face may be scuffed lightly before applying plugs.
IDLE SPEED: ± rpm IN NETRAL SPARK PLUG GAP (mm): SPARK PLUG: VALVE LASH (mm) IN: FUEL: GASOLINE YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD. ZMU06894 ZMU06897 1. Star labels location EMU39200 Manufactured date label EMU40330 This label is attached to the clamp bracket.
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Specifications and requirements ZMU01703 ZMU05663 EMU40350 Three Stars—Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex- haust emission standards.
Components EMU2579T Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). VF250A, VF225A, VF200A ZMU06898 1. Top cowling 2. Cowling lock lever 3. Clamp bracket 4.
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Components VF250A, VF225A, VF200A ZMU07041 1. Ignition coil 2. Oil dipstick 3. Cowling lock lever 4. Power trim and tilt switch 5. Flushing device 6. Oil level plug 7. Gear oil drain screw 8. Cooling water inlet 9. Anode 10.Fuel filter 11.Fuse box 12.Oil filler cap...
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Components YAMAHA SPEED Km/h knot mile TRIP TIME BATT mode ZMU06899 1. Remote control box (side mount type)* 2. Remote control box (binnacle mount type)* 3. Switch panel (for use with side-mount type)* 4. Switch panel (for use with binnacle type)* 5.
Components EMU40610 Remote control box The remote control box is equipped with the 35˚ 35˚ remote control lever and electrical switches. ZMU07024 1. Neutral “ ” 2. Forward “ ” 3. Reverse “ ” ZMU07022 4. Fully closed 1. Power trim and tilt switch 5.
Components TIP: 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- 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.
Components Install the cap. When constant speed is desired, tighten the adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- ting. EMU25994 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and 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 ZMU06904 operator’s clothing, or arm or leg.
Components START ZMU07043 ZMU07019 1. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) EMU32053 Power trim and tilt switch on remote 2. Clip 3. Engine shut-off switch control The power trim and tilt system adjusts the out- EMU26091 Main switch board motor angle in relation to the transom. The main switch controls the ignition system;...
Components tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down. When the switch is released, the out- board motor will stop in its current position. For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch, see page 61. EWM01031 WARNING Use the power trim and tilt switch located on the bottom cowling only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off.
Turn the tilt support shaft toward the bow fuel contamination problems. Consult your so that the plate contacts the clamp dealer for information about Yamaha 10-mi- bracket. cron fuel filters if your boat does not have one. EMU40594...
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Components ZMU06925 1. Tilt support shaft Tilt the outboard motor down.
Instruments and indicators EMU41390 Digital tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed and has the following functions. All segments of the display will light momen- tarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter. ZMU01740 EMU26651 Hour meter This meter shows the number of hours the en-...
ZMU01737 quantity. For further information, see 1. Overheat-alert indicator page 50. EMU26602 Digital speedometer This gauge shows the boat speed and other information. YAMAHA SPEED km/h knot mile ZMU01736 TRIP TIME BATT 1. Low oil pressure-alert indicator...
” (mode) button until the the gauge will give false readings. Consult desired hour value is displayed. your Yamaha dealer on how to correctly set Push the “ ” (set) button again. The 10- the selector switch. NOTICE: Running out of minute display will begin blinking.
Push the “ ” (set) button again to start matically turn on and blink. the clock. Get back to the port soon if an alert device has activated. For charging the battery, consult your Yamaha dealer. YAMAHA SPEED km/h knot YAMAHA...
Instruments and indicators EMU26752 To change the fuel flow display, press the Fuel flow meter “ ” (set) button repeatedly until the gauge The fuel flow meter displays the amount of displays “ ” (for fuel flow to the starboard en- fuel flow over a one-hour period, at the current gine only), “...
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These variations can be even your Yamaha dealer for adjustments to the greater if the engines are of different year throttle cables. models. In addition, variations in propellers,...
For the optional from the separator. sensor, consult your Yamaha dealer. The ta- This indicator only operates when a water chometer unit is available in round and square separator sensor is equipped.
” (on). After all the activated while the appropriate engine oil displays come on and the total hour display quantity is maintained, consult your Yamaha comes on, the gauge will change to normal dealer. operation. If the buzzer sounds and the water...
In such an event, stop the engine im- decrease to about 2000 r/min. mediately and see page 85 of this manual to drain the water from the fuel filter. Get back to the port soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immediately. ZMU05421 ZMU05423...
In such an event, the engine will not oper- The speed & fuel meter unit shows the boat ate properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer im- speed and has the functions of fuel meter, to- mediately. tal fuel consumption display, fuel economy...
Instruments and indicators The speed & fuel meter unit is available in round and square types. Check your speed & fuel meter unit type. After the main switch is first turned to the “ ” (on) position, all of the displays come on as a test.
For the optional sen- using the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode) but- sors, consult your Yamaha dealer. tons as described in this section. After the main switch is first turned to the “ ”...
Alert system ECM00091 NOTICE 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 Overheat alert ZMU07012 The outboard motor is equipped with an over- If the alert system has activated, stop the en- heat alert system.
The water separator-alert indicator of the Command Link tachometer will come on or blink. ZMU07012 If the alert system has activated, stop the en- gine and check the fuel filter. If any water is found in the fuel, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Engine control system ECM02340 NOTICE 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 the outboard motor. Otherwise, serious engine damage could occur.
The optimum mounting height depends on vere instability. Do not mount an out- the combination of the boat and outboard mo- board motor with more horsepower than tor. Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat man- the maximum rating on the capacity ufacturer further information plate of the boat.
The outboard motor is shipped from the facto- eas. ry without engine oil. If your Yamaha dealer For the 1st hour of operation: did not fill the engine with engine oil, you must Operate the engine at varying speeds up fill the engine before starting it.
If any water is found in the fuel, or if a 2. Bottom cowling significant amount of debris is found, the fuel 3. Top cowling tank should be checked and cleaned by a Yamaha dealer. ZMU06915 1. Cowling lock lever ZMU06912 2. Bottom cowling 1.
ZMU06979 is between the upper and lower marks. EMU40362 Consult your Yamaha dealer if the oil lev- Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) el is not at the proper level or if it appears Check the engine shut-off cord and clip for milky or dirty.
2. Garden hose connector 3. Fitting EMU40751 Installing top cowling ZMU07015 Check the rubber seal for damage. If the 1. Top cowling rubber seal is damaged, have it replaced 2. Protrusion by a Yamaha dealer. 3. Holder 4. Bottom cowling...
Operation rectly, water can enter the top cowling and damage the engine, or the top cowling can blow off at high speeds. [ECM02370] ZMU07016 1. Top cowling 2. Protrusion 3. Holder 4. Bottom cowling ZMU06922 Push the cowling lock levers inward to EMU40583 Checking power trim and tilt unit secure the top cowling.
Operation Operate each of the power trim and tilt Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are switches on the bottom cowling and re- not corroded or damaged. mote control lever to check that all switch- Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that es work.
Operation If you use a portable container to store and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap- proved GASOLINE container. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening or funnel to help prevent electrostatic sparks. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. Fuel can expand and overflow if the tempera- ture increases.
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Operation Move the remote control lever to the neu- tral position. TIP: The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral. ZMU06996 Turn the main switch to the “ ” (on) po- sition. ZMU07034 ZMU07031 ZMU06926 Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se- cure place on your clothing, or your arm...
ZMU06928 the lower case or the cooling water pilot Immediately after the engine starts, re- hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha lease the main switch to return it to the dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected.
To shift out of neutral pressure-alert indicator blinks after Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if the engine starts, stop the engine. equipped). Otherwise, serious engine damage could occur. Consult your Yamaha dealer. [ECM02380] EMU36531 Checks after engine warm up EMU36541...
Operation 35˚ 35˚ ZMU06930 ZMU07034 To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu- tral Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed. ZMU06926 EMU40472 Stopping boat EWM01510 WARNING ZMU07036 Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the boat as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the steering wheel or other parts of the...
Operation EMU27821 EMU27862 Stopping engine Trimming outboard motor Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off EWM00740 WARNING for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- Excessive trim for the operating condi- ping the engine immediately after operating at tions (either trim up or trim down) can high speed is not recommended.
Operation EMU40421 Make test runs with the outboard motor set at Adjusting trim angle different trim angles to find the position that EWM02471 works best for your boat and operating condi- WARNING tions. Make sure that all people are clear of the EMU41081 outboard motor when adjusting the trim Adjusting boat trim...
Operation ZMU07039 ZMU06998 Bow Down EWM01543 WARNING Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow” through the water, decreasing fuel economy Make sure that all people are clear of the and making it hard to increase speed. Operat- outboard motor when tilting the outboard ing with excessive trim-in at higher speeds motor up and down.
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Operation ZMU07034 ZMU06986 1. Power trim and tilt switch If you have the tilt support shaft, install the tilt support shaft. For information on installing the tilt support shaft, see page ZMU06926 Push the “ ” (up) side of the power trim and tilt switch to fully tilt the outboard mo- tor up.
Operation ZMU06987 ZMU06924 1. Trim rod 1. Power trim and tilt switch EMU40733 EMU28061 Procedure for tilting down Shallow water If using the tilt support shaft, fully tilt the EMU40701 Cruising in shallow water outboard motor up, and then remove the The outboard motor can be tilted up partially tilt support shaft.
Operation To return the outboard motor to the nor- mal running position, push the “ ” (down) side of the power trim and tilt switch to tilt the outboard motor down slowly. ZMU07034 ZMU06987 1. Power trim and tilt switch EMU41370 Operating in other conditions Operating in salt water...
EMU28305 Procedure is advisable to have your outboard motor ser- EMU41141 viced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to Cleaning the outboard motor storage. However, you, the owner, with a min- When cleaning the outboard motor, the top imum of tools, can perform the following pro- cowling must be installed.
Change the gear oil. For instructions, see page 78. Check the gear oil for the pres- ence of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. ZMU06995 Lubricate all grease fittings. For further 1.
EMU40440 Periodic maintenance A service manual is available for purchase EWM02480 through your Yamaha dealer for owners who WARNING have the mechanical skills, tools, and other These procedures require mechanical equipment necessary to perform mainte- skills, tools, and supplies. If you do not nance not covered by this owner’s manual.
Maintenance sengers. Yamaha genuine parts and acces- sories are available from your Yamaha dealer. EMU35521 Maintenance interval guidelines The service intervals provided in the Mainte- nance Chart were developed based upon “typical” use that includes operating at varied speeds, with sufficient time for engine warm...
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...
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Maintenance Initial Every Item Actions 20 hours 100 hours 300 hours 500 hours (3 months) (1 year) (3 years) (5 years) Fuel line (High pres- Inspection or replace- sure) ment as necessary Fuel line (Low pres- Inspection or replace- sure) ment as necessary Inspection or replace- Fuel pump...
Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You should peri- odically remove and check the spark plug be- cause heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Have the spark plug ad- in a vertical position, have a Yamaha dealer justed to the correct torque as soon as possi- change the engine oil.
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Maintenance Procedure for changing engine oil using an oil changer Place the outboard motor in a vertical po- sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the out- board motor is not level, the oil level indicated on the oil dipstick may not be accurate.
13. Check that the oil level on the oil dipstick Inspect that each connector is engaged se- is between the upper and lower marks. curely. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the oil lev- Inspect that each ground lead is properly el is not at the proper level. secured.
Maintenance ZMU06953 Checkpoints Check each of the propeller blades for ero- sion from cavitation or ventilation, and other damage. ZMU06952 Check the propeller shaft for damage. EMU40891 Check the splines for wear and damage. Inspecting propeller Check for fish line tangled around the pro- EWM02561 peller shaft.
Tighten the propeller nut to the spec- board motor in a vertical position, have a ified torque. Yamaha dealer change the gear oil. Propeller nut tightening torque: Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil 54.0 Nm (5.51 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb) drain screw is at the lowest point possi- ble.
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NOTICE: Check the used gear oil after it has been drained. If the gear oil is milky or contains water or a large amount of metal particles, the gear case may be damaged. Have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ZMU06958 outboard motor. [ECM00713]...
NOTICE ECM01920 NOTICE Do not paint anodes, as this would render A poorly maintained battery will quickly them ineffective. deteriorate. TIP: Check the electrolyte level. Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspecting and replacement of internal anodes attached to the engine.
If the 3. Battery battery needs charging, consult your The electrical contacts of the battery and Yamaha dealer. cables must be clean and properly con- Check that the battery connections are nected, or the battery will not start the en- clean, secure, and covered by insulating gine.
If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it Q. Is fuel pump malfunctioning? to a Yamaha dealer. A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. If the engine trouble-alert indicator is blinking, consult your Yamaha dealer. Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type? A.
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A. Inspect cooling water inlet for obstructions. Q. Are ignition parts malfunctioning? Q. Is low oil pressure-alert indicator on or A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. blinking? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Has alert system activated? A.
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A. Find and correct cause of alert. Q. Is thermostat clogged or malfunctioning? Q. Is boat bottom fouled with marine growth? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. A. Clean boat bottom. Q. Is fuel tank air vent restricted or clogged? Q.
Trouble Recovery A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. If a fuse has blown, replace the fuse accord- EMU29433 ing to the following procedure. Temporary action in emergency Turn the main switch to the “ ” (off) po- EMU29441 sition.
Install a spare fuse of the other sources of ignition. proper amperage. Some fuel will spill during this proce- Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse dure. Catch the fuel in a rag. Wipe up any immediately blows again. spilled fuel immediately.
If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- Put the O-ring on the filter cup in its origi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise nal position, and then install the filter cup some corrosion may begin almost immediate-...
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Trouble Recovery ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out- board motor until it has been completely checked. [ECM02320]...