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Yamaha F150 Owner's Manual
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F150 lf150 owner’s manual lit-18626-07-14 63p-28199-15 u.S.A.Edition.
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Zmu01690 read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. U63p15e0.Book page 1 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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Important manual information emu31280 to the owner thank you for choosing a yamaha outboard motor. This owner’s manual contains infor- mation needed for proper operation, mainte- nance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your ne...
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Table of contents general information .......................... 1 identification numbers record .......... 1 outboard motor serial number ........... 1 key number ........................................ 1 emission control information ........... 1 north american models...................... 1 star...
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Table of contents filling fuel ...................................... 38 ring free fuel additive.................... 38 operating engine........................... 38 feeding fuel...................................... 38 starting engine ................................. 39 warming up engine ...........
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Table of contents consumer information.................... 77 important warranty information for u.S.A. And canada .................... 77 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Four-stroke outboard motor three-year limited warranty ............... 79 important warranty information if you use your yamaha ...
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General information 1 emu25170 identification numbers record emu25183 outboard motor serial number the outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket. Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare ...
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General information 2 emu25262 manufactured date label this label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket. Emu25272 star labels your outboard motor is labeled with a califor- nia air resources board (carb) star label. See below for a description of your particular label. Emu25280 one ...
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General information 3 emu25300 three stars—ultra low emission the three-star label identifies engines that meet the air resources board’s 2008 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than one star-low-emission engines. Emu25362 safety information ● befo...
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General information 4 ● know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating—and obey them. For basic boating rules, see “rules of the road” on page 5. ● stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather. ● tell someone where you ar...
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General information 5 emu25413 label (counter rotation models) warning ewm01281 use only a counterclockwise rotation pro- peller with this engine. Counterclockwise propellers are marked with a letter “l” after the size indication. The wrong type of propeller could cause the boat to go in an unexpect...
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General information 6 crossing: (you are traveling across the other vessel’s path) overtaking: (you are passing or being passed by another vessel) in the following illustration, your boat is in the center. You should give the right-of-way to any vessels shown in white area (you are the give-way vess...
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General information 7 vessels, the operator should sound a pro- longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still pro- ceed around the bend with caution. If you nav- igate s...
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General information 8 emu25540 fueling instructions warning ewm00010 gasoline and its vapors are high- ly flammable and explosive! ● do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. ● stop engine before refueling. ● refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refue...
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General information 9 ● take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- line spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags. ● do not overfill the fuel tank. ● tighten the filler cap securely after refu- eling. ● if you should swallow some gasoline, in- hale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gaso- line in you...
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General information 10 emu25700 battery requirement caution: ecm01060 do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery which does not meet specifications is used, the elec- tric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system dam- age. For electric s...
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General information 11 for instructions on propeller removal and in- stallation, see page 62. Emu25770 start-in-gear protection yamaha outboard motors or yamaha-ap- proved remote control units are equipped with start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature permits the engine to be started only wh...
Page 18: Basic Components
Basic components 12 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. Cooling water inlet 7. Clamp bracket 8. Flushing d...
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Basic components 13 emu26180 remote control the remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switches are mounted on the remote control box. 1 4 6 3 2 5 zmu05429 1. Tachometer unit (square type)* 2. Tachometer unit (round type)* 3. Speedometer unit (square type)* 4...
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Basic components 14 emu26190 remote control lever moving the lever forward from the neutral po- sition engages forward gear. Pulling the lever back from neutral engages reverse. The en- gine will continue to run at idle until the lever is moved about 35° (a detent can be felt). Moving the lever fart...
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Basic components 15 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. Emu26232 free accelerator to open the throttle without shifting into either forwar...
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Basic components 16 when constant speed is desired, tighten the adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- ting. Emu25990 engine stop lanyard switch the lock plate must be attached to the engine stop switch for the engine to run. The lanyard should be attached to a secure place on the operator’s...
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Basic components 17 with the main switch in the “ ” (start) po- sition, the starter motor turns to start the en- gine. When the key is released, it returns automatically to the “ ” (on) position. Emu26141 power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle the power trim and tilt system ad...
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Basic components 18 note: for instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch, see page 45. Emu26161 power trim and tilt switches (twin bin- nacle type) the power trim and tilt system adjusts the out- board motor angle in relation to the transom. Pushing the switch “ ” (up) trims the out- board...
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Basic components 19 emu26340 tilt support lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model to keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po- sition, lock the tilt support lever to the clamp bracket. Emu26382 top cowling lock lever (pull up type) to remove the engine top cowling, pull up the lock leve...
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Basic components 20 emu31702 water separator this engine has a combination fuel filter/water separator and associated warning system. If water separated from the fuel exceeds a spe- cific volume, the warning device will activate. Activation of warning device ● the water separator warning indicator w...
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Basic components 21 ● the low oil pressure warning indicator does not indicate the engine oil level. Use the oil dipstick to check the remain- ing oil quantity. For further information, see page 37. Emu26581 overheat warning indicator (digital type) if the engine temperature rises too high, the warn...
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Basic components 22 emu26620 trim meter (digital type) this meter shows the trim angle of your out- board motor. Note: ● memorize the trim angles that work best for your boat under different conditions. Adjust the trim angle to the desired using the pow- er trim and tilt switch. ● if the trim angle ...
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Basic components 23 note: ● the trip distance is shown in kilometers or miles depending upon the unit of measure- ment selected for the speedometer. ● the trip distance is kept in memory by bat- tery power. The stored data will be lost if the battery is disconnected. Emu26700 clock press the “ ” (mo...
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Basic components 24 caution: ecm00880 do not continue to operate the engine with full throttle if a warning device has activat- ed. Get back to the port within trolling en- gine speed. Emu26730 low battery voltage warning indicator if battery voltage drops, the display will auto- matically turn on a...
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Basic components 25 use the “ ” (set) button to rotate the fuel flow display in the following order: ● press the “ ” (set) button once to display the fuel flow of the starboard engine. An “ ” (for starboard) will also be displayed. ● press the “ ” (set) button a second time to display the fuel flow ...
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Basic components 26 note: if twin engines are installed on your boat, the gauge will only display the total fuel economy of both engines. Note: ● fuel consumption varies greatly with boat design, weight, propeller used, engine trim angle, sea conditions (including wind), and throttle position. Fuel ...
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Basic components 27 note: this indicator only operates when a water separator sensor is equipped. Emu31640 command link multifunction meters command link multifunction meters have 6 kinds of meter units; tachometer unit (square or round types), speedometer unit (square type), speed & fuel meter unit...
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Basic components 28 note: the tachometer unit shows various kinds of information according to the setting made us- ing the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode) buttons. For details, see the attached operation manu- al. Preoperation checks place the gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main switch to “ ” (on...
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Basic components 29 vice has activated while the appropriate en- gine oil quantity is maintained, consult your yamaha dealer. Caution: ecm01600 do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure warning device has acti- vated. Serious engine damage will occur. Overheat warning if the engine t...
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Basic components 30 caution: ecm00910 gasoline mixed with water could cause damage to the engine. Engine trouble warning this indicator will blink when the engine mal- functions while cruising. Get back to the port soon and consult a yamaha dealer immedi- ately. Caution: ecm00920 in such an event, t...
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Basic components 31 note: after the main switch is first turned on, all the displays come on as a test. After a few sec- onds, the gauge will change to normal opera- tion. Note: the speed & fuel meter unit shows various kinds of information according to the setting made with the “ ” (set) and “ ” (m...
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Basic components 32 note: after the main switch is first turned on, all the displays come on as a test. After a few sec- onds, the gauge will change to normal opera- tion. Note: the speedometer unit shows various kinds of information according to the setting made us- ing the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode)...
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Basic components 33 emu26801 warning system caution: ecm00090 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. Emu26824 overheat warning (twin engines) this engine has an overheat warning device. If th...
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Basic components 34 ● the buzzer will sound. If the warning system has activated, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so. 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. Caution: ecm00100 do not co...
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Operation 35 emu26901 installation caution: ecm00110 incorrect engine height or obstructions to smooth water flow (such as the design or condition of the boat, or accessories such as transom ladders or depth finder trans- ducers) can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising. Severe eng...
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Operation 36 emu26930 mounting height (boat bottom) to run your boat at optimum efficiency, the water resistance (drag) of the boat and out- board motor must be made as little as possi- ble. The mounting height of the outboard motor greatly affects the water resistance. If the mounting height is too...
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Operation 37 emu27103 preoperation checks warning ewm00080 if any item in the preoperation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. Otherwise an accident could occur. Caution: ecm00120 do not start the engine out of water. Over- heating and s...
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Operation 38 note: be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. Emu30021 filling fuel warning ewm00060 gasoline and its vapors are highly flam- mable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc- es of ignition. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Carefu...
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Operation 39 emu27490 starting engine emu27624 electric start and remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in “ ” (neutral). Note: the start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral. 2. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place...
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Operation 40 3. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on). Note: dual engine users: when the main switch is turned on, the buzzer operates for a few sec- onds then stops automatically. The buzzer also operates if one of the engines stalls. 4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of ...
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Operation 41 sages. If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is running, overheating and serious dam- age could occur. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your yamaha dealer...
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Operation 42 to shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu- tral 1. Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed. 2. After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever firmly and crisply into the neutral position. Emu31741 braking warning ewm01510 ● do not use the ...
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Operation 43 2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat. 3. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap (if equipped). 4. Remove the key if the boat will be left un- attended. Note: the engine can also be stop...
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Operation 44 complete stop with the engine off. Do not adjust the trim angle with this switch while the boat is moving. Adjust the outboard motor trim angle using the power trim and tilt switch. To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch “ ” (up). To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch “ ” ...
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Operation 45 the bow is greatly increased, heightening the danger of “bow steering” and making opera- tion difficult and dangerous. Note: depending on the type of boat, the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect on the trim of the boat when operating. Emu27933 tilting up and down if the en...
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Operation 46 4. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket or pull the tilt support lever toward you to support the engine. Warning ewm00260 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...
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Operation 47 emu28055 procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models / power tilt models) 1. Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow- er tilt switch “ ” (up) until the outboard motor is supported by the tilt rod and the tilt support lever / tilt support knob be- comes free. 2. Release the ...
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Operation 48 ting up for and cruising in shallow water. Otherwise severe damage from overheat- ing can result. Emu28185 procedure for power trim and tilt / power tilt models 1. Place the remote control lever / gear shift lever in neutral. 2. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the desired positio...
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Maintenance 49 emu31480 specifications note: “(al)” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- num propeller installed. Likewise, “(sus)” represents the value for stainless steel propeller installed and “(pl)” for plastic propeller installed. Emu28218 dimens...
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Maintenance 50 gear oil quantity: f150tr 980.0 cm³ (33.13 us oz) (34.56 imp.Oz) lf150tr 870.0 cm³ (29.41 us oz) (30.68 imp.Oz) tightening torque for engine: spark plug: 25.0 nm (18.4 ft-lb) (2.55 kgf-m) propeller nut: 55.0 nm (40.6 ft-lb) (5.61 kgf-m) engine oil drain bolt: 28.0 nm (20.7 ft-lb) (2.8...
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Maintenance 51 emu28303 procedure emu30740 flushing with the flushing attachment 1. Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water. For further information, see page 54. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of “yamaha fuel conditioner and stabilizer” (part no. Lub-fuelc-12- 00) to...
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Maintenance 52 6. Run the engine at a fast idle for a few minutes in neutral position while supply- ing fresh water. 7. Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly spray “yamaha stor-rite engine fogging oil” (part no. Lub-strrt-12-00) alter- nately into the intake silencer or the fog- ging hole of...
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Maintenance 53 batteries vary among manufacturers. There- fore the following procedures may not always apply. Consult your battery manufacturer’s in- structions. Procedure 1. Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat. Always disconnect the black negative cable first to prevent the risk of shor...
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Maintenance 54 instead of cooling the engine, which can cause serious overheating. Be sure the connector is tightened securely on the fit- ting after flushing the engine. Note: ● when flushing the engine with the boat in the water, tilting up the outboard motor until it is completely out of the wate...
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Maintenance 55 emu30563 maintenance chart note: ● refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. ● the maintenance cycle on these charts assume usage of 200 hours per year and regular flushing of the cooling water passages. Maintenance frequency should be adjus...
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Maintenance 56 emu28874 maintenance chart (additional) emu28910 note: when using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, inspecting valve clearance may be required more fre- quently than every 500 hours. Throttle link / throttle cable / throttle pick-up timing inspection / adjustment water pump inspection / r...
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Maintenance 57 emu28931 greasing yamaha marine grease (water resistant grease) emu28952 cleaning and adjusting spark plug warning ewm00560 when removing or installing a spark plug, be careful not to damage the insulator. A damaged insulator could allow external sparks, which could lead to explosion ...
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Maintenance 58 spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode. If electrode erosion becomes ex- cessive, or if carbon and other deposits are excessive, you should replace the spark plug with another of the correct type. Before fitting the spark plug, me...
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Maintenance 59 checkpoints ● fuel system parts leakage ● fuel line joint leakage ● fuel line cracks or other damage ● fuel connector leakage emu29073 changing engine oil warning ewm00760 ● avoid draining the engine oil immediate- ly after stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be handled wit...
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Maintenance 60 3. Put a new gasket on the oil drain screw. Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket and install the drain screw. Note: if a torque wrench is not available when you are installing the drain screw, finger tighten the screw just until the gasket comes into con- tact with the surface of t...
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Maintenance 61 7. Dispose of used oil according to local regulations. Note: ● for more information on the disposal of used oil, consult your yamaha dealer. ● change the oil more often when operating the engine under adverse conditions such as extended trolling. Emu29112 checking wiring and connector...
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Maintenance 62 7. Activate the trim-up switch until the tilt rod is fully extended. Unlock the tilt support lever. 8. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods operate smooth- ly. Note: consult your yamaha dealer if any operation is abnormal. Emu29171 checking propeller war...
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Maintenance 63 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. Emu30660 removing the propell...
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Maintenance 64 note: if the propeller nut does not align with the pro- peller shaft hole after tightening to the speci- fied torque, tighten the nut further to align it with the hole. Emu29282 changing gear oil warning ewm00800 ● be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a st...
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Maintenance 65 6. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug. When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil level plug. 7. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw. Emu29312 inspecting and replacing anode(s) yamaha...
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Maintenance 66 ● drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical attention. Batteries also generate explosive hydro- gen gas; therefore, you should always fol- low these preventive measures: ● charge batteries in a well-ventil...
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Maintenance 67 connect the red battery cable to the posi- tive (+) terminal first. Then connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) ter- minal. Connecting an accessory battery (optional) 1. Remove the accessory battery coupler cover from the outboard motor. 2. Connect the accessory battery c...
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Maintenance 68 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. Do not use anti-foul...
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Trouble recovery 69 emu29424 troubleshooting a problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can cause poor starting, loss of pow- er, or other problems. This section describes basic checks and possible remedies, and cov- ers all yamaha outboard motors. Therefore some items may not apply to ...
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Trouble recovery 70 a. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth- er obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Have ignition parts failed? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Ha...
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Trouble recovery 71 q. Is load on boat improperly distributed? A. Distribute load to place boat on an even plane. Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? A. Drain filter cup. Engine power loss. Q. Is propeller damaged? ...
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Trouble recovery 72 a. Connect correctly. Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect? A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec- ommended type. Q. Is high pressure fuel pump drive belt bro- ken? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is engine not responding properly to shift lever position? A. H...
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Trouble recovery 73 emu29471 replacing fuse if a fuse has blown, remove the electrical cov- er, open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a fuse puller (if equipped). Replace it with a spare one of the proper amperage. Warning ewm00630 be sure to use the specified fuse. An in- correct fuse or a ...
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Trouble recovery 74 2. 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 warning ewm01500 gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. ● do not perform t...
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Trouble recovery 75 caution: ecm01570 be careful not to get any water on the wa- ter detection switch coupler, otherwise a malfunction could occur. 5. 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. 6. Dr...
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Trouble recovery 76 note: have a yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor after returning to port. 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- ly. If you cannot immediately ta...
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Consumer information 77 emu29811 important warranty information for u.S.A. And canada u63p15e0.Book page 77 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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Consumer information 78 u63p15e0.Book page 78 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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Consumer information 79 emu29830 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Four-stroke outboard motor three-year limited warranty u63p15e0.Book page 79 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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Consumer information 80 u63p15e0.Book page 80 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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Consumer information 81 emu29841 important warranty information if you use your yamaha outside the usa or canada u63p15e0.Book page 81 friday, march 3, 2006 8:55 am.
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March 2006–4.0 × 1 cr printed in japan printed on recycled paper yamaha motor corporation, usa.
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Yamaha motor co., ltd. Made in japan pays d'origine japon outboard motor w arranty registra tion enregistrement de la garantie du mo teur hors-bord please complete and mail this card. This information is necessary to accurately register your unit for warranty . V euillez signer ci-dessous pour attes...
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