EMU25130 tain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. In this Owner’s Manual particularly important OWNER’S MANUAL...
Table of contents General information ......1 type) ..........17 Carrying handle ....... 17 Identification numbers record..1 Operation ......... 18 Outboard motor serial number ..1 Emission control information ... 1 Installation........18 North American models..... 1 Mounting the outboard motor ..18 Star labels .........
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Table of contents Lubrication (except oil injection IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE models) ......... 37 YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE Cleaning and anticorrosion U.S.A. OR CANADA ....60 measures ........37 Cleaning the outboard motor ..38 Checking painted surface of motor..........
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. ZMU02653 1.
General information EMU25280 One Star—Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke en- gines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S.
General information these standards have 65% lower emissions swimmers should always wear PFDs, and than One Star-Low-Emission engines. 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.
General information watch for obstacles and other traffic. EMU25401 Label Always watch carefully for swimmers dur- EWM01260 ing the engine operation. WARNING Stay away from swimming areas. Be sure shift control is in neutral before When a swimmer is in the water near you starting engine.
General information EMU25481 Stand-on vessel Label The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty ECM01200 to continue its course and speed, except to CAUTION: avoid an immediate collision. When you Store the engine only as shown. maintain your direction and speed, the other Otherwise, engine damage could result vessel will be able to determine how best to from Leaking oil.
General information Overtaking: (you are passing or being risk of collision, the vessel which has the oth- passed by another vessel) er on the starboard (right) side must keep out In the following illustration, your boat is in the of the way of the other. If the other vessel is center.
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General information If another vessel is around the bend, it too ter into port, and black buoys are to port (left) should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is side. When navigating out of port, your posi- heard, however, the vessel should still pro- tion with respect to the buoys should be re- ceed around the bend with caution.
General information ZMU01708 EMU25540 away from sparks, flames, or other Fueling instructions sources of ignition. EWM00010 Stop engine before refueling. WARNING Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refuel GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH- portable fuel tanks off the boat. LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! Take care not to spill gasoline.
Propeller selection the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. The performance of your outboard motor will Yamaha does not recommended gasohol be critically affected by your choice of propel- containing methanol because it can cause ler, as an incorrect choice could adversely...
44. on the engine. EMU25770 Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with pro- Start-in-gear protection pellers chosen to perform well over a range Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap- of applications, but there may be uses where...
Basic components EMU25795 Main components NOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. ZMU04483 1. Top cowling 15. Clamp screw 2. Top cowling lock lever 16. Rope attachment 3.
Basic components its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not EMU25841 Fuel gauge be used as a fuel storage container. Com- This gauge is located on either the fuel tank mercial users should conform to relevant cap or on the fuel joint base. It shows the ap- licensing or approval authority regula- proximate amount of fuel remaining in the tions.
Basic components ZMU02652 ZMU02659 1. “OPEN” position for the portable tank 1. Close position EMU25911 EMU25901 Tiller handle Open To change direction, move the tiller handle to The fuel cock has two open positions, one for the left or right as necessary. selecting fuel flow from the built-in fuel tank, and one for an external tank.
Basic components ZMU02665 ZMU02663 1. Throttle indicator 1. Forward “ ” 2. Neutral “ ” EMU25970 3. Reverse “ ” Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis- EMU25941 tance to movement of the throttle grip or the Throttle grip remote control lever, and can be set accord- The throttle grip is on the tiller handle.
Basic components EMU25990 Engine stop lanyard switch The lock plate must be attached to the en- gine stop switch for the engine to run. The lanyard should be attached to a secure place on the operator’s clothing, or arm or leg. Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm, the lanyard will pull out the lock plate, stopping ignition to the engine.
Basic components EMU26070 difficult to steer, which could result in an Manual starter handle accident. To start the engine, first gently pull the han- EMU26261 dle out until resistance is felt. From that posi- Trim rod (tilt pin) tion, then pull the handle straight out quickly The position of the trim rod determines the to crank the engine.
Basic components EMU26450 Carrying handle A carrying handle is provided on the rear of the outboard motor. It enables you to carry the outboard motor easily with one hand. ZMU02674 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.
Operation EMU26901 specific boat and motor combination. Installation EWM00830 ECM00110 WARNING CAUTION: Improper mounting of the outboard mo- Incorrect engine height or obstructions tor could result in hazardous conditions to smooth water flow (such as the design such as poor handling, loss of control, or or condition of the boat, or accessories fire hazards.
Other- termine the optimum mounting height. wise the engine could be completely lost Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat man- if it accidentally falls off the transom. ufacturer for further information on deter- mining the proper mounting height.
Check fuel line connections to be sure they ECM00800 CAUTION: are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or Failure to follow the break-in procedure boat tank). could result in reduced engine life or Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a se- even severe engine damage.
Operation er operation before starting the engine. The controls should work smoothly, with- out binding or unusual free play. Look for loose or damaged connections. Check operation of the starter and stop switches when the outboard motor is in the water.
Operation water near you. When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso- line is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosen- ing the air vent screw.
Operation ZMU02894 ZMU02681 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27505 Manual start models (tiller control) Place the gear shift lever in neutral. ZMU02680 If you are using an external fuel tank, connect the fuel joints securely and squeeze the primer pump with the outlet ZMU02682 end up until you feel it become firm (if equipped the fuel joint).
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Operation lanyard where it could become entan- gled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of en- gine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.
When the engine is cold, it needs to be lower case or the cooling water pilot hole warmed up. For further information, see is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if page 25. the problem cannot be located and cor- If the engine does not start on the first try, rected.
Operation EMU27763 an accident. Forward (tiller handle and remote Place the throttle grip in the fully closed control models) position. Tiller control models Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position. ZMU02685 Move the gear shift lever quickly and ZMU02685 firmly from neutral to reverse.
Operation until the engine comes to a complete stop. ZMU02689 NOTE: ZMU02668 If the outboard motor is equipped with an en- After stopping the engine, tighten the air gine stop switch lanyard, the engine can also vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set be stopped by pulling the lanyard and remov- the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed ing the lock plate from the engine stop...
Operation ZMU02691 1. Trim rod Reposition the rod in the desired hole. 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 angles to find the position that works best for ZMU02690 your boat and operating conditions.
Operation the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the and making it hard to increase speed. Oper- bow up, the boat may have a greater tenden- ating with excessive trim-in at higher speeds cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen- also makes the boat unstable.
Operation when in reverse or when the outboard motor is turned 180° (facing the rear). EMU27964 Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models) Place the gear shift lever in neutral (if equipped) and face the outboard motor forward. ZMU02692 EWM00220 WARNING Be sure all people are clear of the out- board motor when tilting up and down,...
Operation ZMU02694 Tilt support knob equipped models: Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand, fully tilt the outboard motor up, and push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket. Tilt support lever equipped models: Hold the rear handle and tilt the engine up ful- ly until the tilt support lever automatically locks.
Operation ing the shallow water cruising system. Run the boat at the lowest possible speed when using the shallow water cruising system. The tilt lock mecha- nism does not work while the shallow water cruising system is being used. Hitting an underwater obstacle could cause the outboard motor to lift out of the water, resulting in loss of control.
NOTE: For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 35. Cruising in turbid water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use ZMU04542 the optional chromium-plated water pump kit To lower the outboard motor to the nor- if you use the outboard motor in turbid (mud- mal running position, first slightly tilt the dy) water conditions.
Maintenance Spark plug: sition using a motor support device such as 25.0 Nm (18.4 ft-lb) (2.55 kgf-m) a transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha Engine oil drain bolt: dealer for further details. 20.0 Nm (15.0 ft-lb) (2.0 kgf-m) EMU28222 Transporting and storing...
Place a towel or something similar under the 12-00) to each gallon of fuel. outboard motor to protect it from damage. NOTE: The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and EMU28241 Storing outboard motor Stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the When storing your Yamaha outboard motor fuel system.
Seal replacement should be performed Cooling system flushing is essential to by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to prevent the cooling system from clog- use. ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi- Grease all grease fittings.
Al- iar with machine servicing, this work so, do not spray near the silencer and ox- should be done by your Yamaha dealer or ygen sensor cover or into the engine. other qualified mechanic.
Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. 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 50 hours Item...
When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) ZMU02706 be careful not to damage the insulator. A EMU28950 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug...
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 dealer or other qualified mechanic should re- pair it immediately. 1. Spark plug gap 2.
If not warmed up fully, the idle speed will measure higher than normal. If you have difficulty ver- ifying the idle speed, or the idle speed re- quires adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer ZMU02708...
Maintenance or other qualified mechanic. Verify whether the idle speed is set to specification. For idle speed specifica- tions, see page 34. EMU29103 Changing engine oil EWM00760 WARNING Avoid draining the engine oil immedi- ZMU02699 ately after stopping the engine. The oil Prepare a suitable container that holds a is hot and should be handled with care larger amount than the engine oil capac-...
EMU29140 Engine oil leakage Check for oil leaks on the around the engine. NOTE: ZMU02677 If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha dealer. 1. Oil filler cap EMU29171 Checking propeller Engine oil grade/capacity:...
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.
NOTE: stand. You could be severely injured if For disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha the outboard motor falls on you. dealer. Never get under the lower unit while it...
EMU29312 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) If you have any question about properly Yamaha outboard motors are protected from doing this procedure, consult your corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the Yamaha dealer. external anodes periodically. Remove scales Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, from the surfaces of the anodes.
Maintenance more rapid engine corrosion. NOTE: Inspect ground leads attached to external anodes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace- ment of internal anodes attached to the pow- er unit. ZMU01943 ZMU02717 EMU29390 Checking top cowling Check the fitting of the top cowling by push- ing it with both hands.
Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? If your outboard motor requires repair, bring A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. it to your Yamaha dealer. If the engine trouble warning indicator is Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect flashing, consult your Yamaha dealer.
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Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is carburetor clogged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A.
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Trouble Recovery A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing? Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed? A. Remove foreign matter and clean lower A. Distribute load to place boat on an even unit.
(the engine cannot be cranked with the start- er), the engine can be started with an emer- Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? gency starter rope. A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha EWM01020 dealer. WARNING Use this procedure only in an emergen- EMU29431 cy and only to return to port for repairs.
Trouble Recovery your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the cord where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of en- gine power means the loss of most steering control.
Treatment of submerged motor tached to the engine stop switch. If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi- ately. If you cannot immediately take the outboard...
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ZMU02725 Take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. ECM00400 CAUTION: Do not attempt to run the outboard motor...
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