Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

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    Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Owner’s manual f200 lf200 f200f1 fl200f1 lit-18626-09-93 6da-28199-30-e0 u6da30e0.Book page 1 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.

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    Zmu07696 les gaz d’échappement du moteur de ce produit contiennent des substances chimiques connues dans l’État de californie pour provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales et des troubles de la reproduction. Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onb...

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    Important manual information emu44140 to the owner thank you for selecting 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 n...

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    Important manual information emu44150 f200, lf200, f200f1, fl200f1 owner’s manual ©2012 by yamaha motor co., ltd. 1st edition, october 2012 all rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., ltd. Is expressly prohibited. Printed in japan u6da3...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents safety information............................. 1 outboard motor safety .................... 1 propeller ............................................. 1 rotating parts ..................................... 1 hot parts............................................. 1 electric shock .....

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    Table of contents power trim and tilt switch on remote control ........................................... 31 power trim and tilt switch on bottom cowling .......................................... 32 power trim and tilt switches (twin binnacle type)................................ 32 trim tab with ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents shifting .......................................... 63 stopping boat ................................ 65 stopping engine ............................ 65 procedure......................................... 65 trimming outboard motor .............. 66 adjusting trim angle (power trim ...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    1 safety information emu33622 outboard motor safety observe these precautions at all times. Emu36501 propeller people can be injured or killed if they come in contact with the propeller. The propeller can keep moving even when the motor is in neu- tral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut even ...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information 2 if any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi- ately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it. If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gaso- line vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. Never siphon fuel by mouth. Emu33900...

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    Safety information 3 operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other boats. ● do not follow directly behind other boats or waterskiers. ● avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un- derstand where you are goin...

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    Safety information 4 course, with an on-line option. Details can be found on transport canada’s website. Www.Tc.Gc.Ca emu33880 passenger training make sure at least one other passenger is trained to operate the boat in the event of an emergency. Emu33890 boating safety publications be informed about...

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Safety information 5 emu33691 basic boating rules (rules of the road) just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways, there are waterway rules that apply when you are driv- ing your boat. These rules are used interna- tionally. (for u.S.A.: and are also enforced by t...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Safety information 6 meeting if you are meeting another power vessel head on, and are close enough to run the risk of col- lision, neither of you has the right-of-way both of you should alter course to avoid an acci- dent. You should keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t ...

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    Safety information 7 fishing vessel right-of-way all vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels” under the international rules. Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing ves- sels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way re- gardless of posit...

  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Safety information 8 zmu01708 u6da30e0.Book page 8 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.

  • Page 16: General Information

    General information 9 emu25171 identification numbers record emu25184 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 10 1. Ce marking location 1 zmu07868 zmu06040 u6da30e0.Book page 10 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.

  • Page 18: General Information

    General information 11 emu33523 read manuals and labels before operating or working on this outboard motor: ● read this manual. ● 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. Emu3383...

  • Page 19: General Information

    General information 12 emu34651 contents of labels the above warning labels mean as follows. 1 warning ewm01681 ● keep hands, hair, and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running. ● do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. 2 warning ewm01671 ● rea...

  • Page 20: General Information

    General information 13 emu35132 symbols the following symbols mean as follows. Notice/warning read owner’s manual hazard caused by continuous rotation electrical hazard zmu05696 zmu05664 zmu05665 zmu05666 u6da30e0.Book page 13 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.

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    Specifications and requirements 14 emu40500 specifications tip: “(sus)” indicates that the specification is for the outboard motor when it is equipped with a stainless steel propeller. Emu2821r dimension and weight: overall length: 920 mm (36.2 in) overall width: 548 mm (21.6 in) overall height l: f...

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    Specifications and requirements 15 recommended engine oil: yamalube 4m fc-w or 4-stroke outboard motor oil recommended engine oil grade 1: sae 10w-30/10w-40/5w-30 api se/sf/sg/sh/sj/sl engine oil quantity (without oil filter replacement): 4.3 l (4.55 us qt, 3.78 imp.Qt) engine oil quantity (with oil...

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    Specifications and requirements 16 with this outboard motor conforms to europe- an regulations only and not permitted to use it outside europe. Consult your yamaha dealer for the appropriate system to use in your loca- tion. Emu33581 remote control requirements warning ewm01580 ● if the engine start...

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    Specifications and requirements 17 your yamaha dealer can help you select the right propeller for your boating needs. Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half of the operating range at full throttle with the maximum boat- load. Generally, select a larger pitch ...

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    Specifications and requirements 18 if oil grades listed under recommended en- gine oil grade 1 are not available, select an al- ternative oil grade listed under recommended engine oil grade 2. Recommended engine oil grade 1 recommended engine oil grade 2 emu36360 fuel requirements emu41331 gasoline ...

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    Specifications and requirements 19 or gasoline containing any amount of methanol. These fuels can cause starting and running problems, as well as serious fuel system and internal engine damage. Gasoline containing ethanol has several properties that may cause boat fuel system problems. ● ethanol is ...

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    Specifications and requirements 20 fectiveness. Consult your yamaha dealer concerning what may work best for the locally available gasoline and environmental condi- tions. Emu41350 anti-fouling paint a clean hull is required to maintain your boat’s performance. Boats moored in the water should be pr...

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    Specifications and requirements 21 emu39201 manufactured date label this label is attached to the clamp bracket. Emu25274 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. Emu40330 one star—low ...

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    Specifications and requirements 22 emu40340 two stars—very low emission the two-star label identifies engines that meet the air resources board’s personal water- craft and outboard marine engine 2004 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than one star...

  • Page 30: Components

    Components 23 emu2579y components diagram tip: * may not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). F200, lf200, f200f1, fl200f1 6 4 3 10 2 1 7 9 2 5 8 zmu07738 1. Top cowling 2. Cowling lock lever 3. Clamp bracket 4. Power trim and tilt un...

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    Components 24 f200, lf200, f200f1, fl200f1 8 10 9 2 4 5 3 6 7 1 zmu07739 1. Ignition coil 2. Oil dipstick 3. Cowling lock lever 4. Power trim and tilt switch 5. Oil level plug 6. Oil filler cap 7. Fuse box 8. Fuel filter 9. Cooling water inlet 10.Gear oil drain screw u6da30e0.Book page 24 thursday, ...

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    Components 25 trip time batt km/h knot mph km mile speed yamaha set mode 1 7 6 2 4 5 8 12 14 11 9 13 3 16 15 10 zmu07869 1. Remote control box (side mount type)* 2. Remote control box (binnacle mount type)* 3. Remote control box (binnacle mount type)* 4. Switch panel (for use with binnacle type)* 5....

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    Components 26 emu38591 remote control transmitter (if equipped) the lock and unlock modes of the yamaha security system are selected using the re- mote control transmitter. While the engine is running, input from the remote control trans- mitter is not received. Store the remote control transmitter ...

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    Components 27 lock when the lock button on the remote control transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper sounds once. This indicates the lock mode is selected and the engine cannot be started. The lock mode is selected only when the main switch is in the “ ” (off) position. The engine cranks but can...

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    Components 28 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 farther op...

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    Components 29 tip: 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. Emu26233 free accelerator to open the throttle without shifting into either forward or re...

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    Components 30 when constant speed is desired, tighten the adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- ting. Emu25995 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 operato...

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    Components 31 emu26091 main switch the main switch controls the ignition system; its operation is described below. ● “ ” (off) with the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key can be removed. ● “ ” (on) with the main switch in the “ ” (on) position, the ...

  • Page 39: Components

    Components 32 emu26155 power trim and tilt switch on bottom cowling the power trim and tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom cowling. Pushing the switch “ ” (up) trims the outboard motor up, and then tilts it up. Pushing the switch “ ” (down) tilts the outboard motor down and trims it dow...

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    Components 33 tip: on the dual engine control, the switch on the remote control grip controls both outboard motors at the same time. Emu26244 trim tab with anode warning ewm00840 an improperly adjusted trim tab could cause difficult steering. Always test run af- ter the trim tab has been installed o...

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    Components 34 notice ecm00660 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. If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position, use an addi- tional support device to secure it in the tilt positi...

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    Components 35 emu40822 fuel filter the fuel filter functions to remove foreign ma- terial and separate water from the fuel. If wa- ter separated from the fuel exceeds a specific volume, the alert system will activate. For fur- ther information, see page 50. Tip: adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filt...

  • Page 43: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 36 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. Emu36050 tachometer the tachometer displays e...

  • Page 44: Instruments And Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 37 notice ecm00022 ● do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure-alert indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower. Serious en- gine damage will occur. ● the low oil pressure-alert indicator does not indicate the engine oil level. Use the oil dipstick t...

  • Page 45: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 38 emu26713 fuel gauge eight segments indicate the fuel level. When all segments are showing, the fuel tank is full. The fuel level reading can be inaccurate due to the position of the sensor in the fuel tank and the attitude of the boat in the water. Oper- ation with bow-...

  • Page 46: Instruments And Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 39 the clock operates on battery power. Discon- necting the battery will stop the clock. Reset the clock after connecting the battery. Emu36080 voltmeter the voltmeter displays the charge of the bat- tery in volts(v). Emu26721 fuel level-alert indicator if the fuel level d...

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    Instruments and indicators 40 ● the fuel flow meter displays gallons/hour or liters/hour according to operator prefer- ence. Select the desired units of measure- ment by setting the selector switch on the back of the gauge during installation. ● the fuel consumption meter and fuel econ- omy meter wi...

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    Instruments and indicators 41 if twin engines are installed on your boat, the gauge will only display the total fuel economy of both engines. ● fuel consumption varies greatly with boat design, weight, propeller used, engine trim angle, sea conditions (including wind), and throttle position. Fuel co...

  • Page 49: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 42 emu26793 water separator-alert indicator this indicator will blink when water has accu- mulated in the water separator. In such an event, stop the engine and drain the water from the separator. This indicator only operates when a water separator sensor is equipped. Emu4...

  • Page 50: Instruments And Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 43 emu36110 start-up checks place the remote control lever in neutral and turn the main switch to “ ” (on). After all the displays come on and the total hour display comes on, the gauge will change to normal operation. If the buzzer sounds and the water separator-alert ind...

  • Page 51: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 44 emu36130 low oil pressure-alert if the engine oil pressure drops too low, the low oil pressure-alert indicator will start to blink, and the engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r/min. Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the low oil pre...

  • Page 52: Instruments And Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 45 notice ecm01592 ● do not continue to run the engine if the overheat-alert indicator blinks. Serious engine damage will occur. ● do not continue to operate the engine if a alert device has activated. Consult your yamaha dealer if the problem can- not be located and corre...

  • Page 53: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 46 soon if the low battery voltage-alert device has activated. For charging the battery, con- sult your yamaha dealer. Emu41033 command link multifunction speed & fuel meter the speed & fuel meter unit shows the boat speed and has the functions of fuel meter, to- tal fuel ...

  • Page 54: Instruments And Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 47 emu41042 command link multifunction speedometer the speedometer unit shows the boat speed and has functions of fuel meter and system voltage display. The chosen display is select- ed using the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode) buttons as described in this section. In addi- tion,...

  • Page 55: Instruments and Indicators

    Instruments and indicators 48 fuel display. The chosen display is selected using the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode) but- tons as described in this section. After the main switch is first turned to the “ ” (on) position, all of the displays come on as a test. After a few seconds, the unit will change to no...

  • Page 56: Engine Control System

    Engine control system 49 emu26803 alert system notice ecm00091 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. Emu26827 overheat alert this engine has the overheat alert device. If the engine temperat...

  • Page 57: Engine Control System

    Engine control system 50 ● the engine speed will automatically de- crease to about 2000 r/min. The low oil pressure-alert indicator will light or blink. ● the buzzer will sound. If the alert system has activated, stop the en- gine as soon as it is safe to do so. Check the oil level and add oil as ne...

  • Page 58: Engine Control System

    Engine control system 51 ● the buzzer will sound intermittently when the remote control lever is in the neutral po- sition. 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. Notice ecm02340 although the buzzer ...

  • Page 59: Installation

    Installation 52 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 combinat...

  • Page 60: Installation

    Installation 53 height. Consult your yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on deter- mining the proper mounting height. Notice ecm01634 ● make sure that the idle hole is high enough to prevent water from entering the engine even if the boat is stationary with the maximum load. ●...

  • Page 61: Operation

    Operation 54 emu36381 first-time operation emu40510 filling engine oil the outboard motor is shipped from the facto- ry without engine oil. If your yamaha dealer did not fill the engine with engine oil, you must fill the engine before starting it. Notice: make sure that the engine is filled with en-...

  • Page 62: Operation

    Operation 55 emu36421 fuel level be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. A good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get to the destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3 as an emergency reserve. With the boat level on a trailer or in the water, turn the key to “ ” (on) and check the fuel leve...

  • Page 63: Operation

    Operation 56 emu40541 controls ● turn the steering wheel fully to port and starboard. Check that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range with no binding or excessive free play. ● operate the remote control lever several times to check that there is no hesitation in its travel...

  • Page 64: Operation

    Operation 57 emu40411 outboard motor ● check that the outboard motor is mounted properly and check the outboard motor mounting bolts for looseness. ● check the propeller for damage. ● check for engine oil leaks. Emu36493 flushing device check that the flushing device’s garden hose connector is secur...

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    Operation 58 5. Push the cowling lock levers inward to secure the top cowling. 6. Check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands. Notice: if the top cowling is not installed cor- rectly, water can enter the top cowling and damage the engine, or the top cowling can blow off at hig...

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    Operation 59 4. Use the tilt support lever to lock the motor in the up position. Operate the tilt down switch briefly so the motor is supported by the tilt support lever. 5. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are free of corrosion or other flaws. 6. Activate the tilt-down switch until the trim ro...

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    Operation 60 emu30026 filling fuel warning ewm01830 ● gasoline and its vapors are highly flam- mable and explosive. Always refuel ac- cording to this procedure to reduce the risk of fire and explosion. ● gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- jury or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon g...

  • Page 68: Operation

    Operation 61 emu42430 electric start and remote control models warning ewm01840 ● failure to attached engine shut-off cord could result in a runaway boat if opera- tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach th...

  • Page 69: Operation

    Operation 62 4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on). Tip: 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. 5. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5...

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    Operation 63 be damaged. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, return the main switch to “ ” (on), wait 10 sec- onds, then crank the engine again. [ecm00192] emu36510 checks after starting engine emu41360 cooling water check for a steady flow of water from the cool- ing water pil...

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    Operation 64 notice ecm01610 warm up the engine before shifting into gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle speed may be higher than normal. High idle speed can prevent you from shifting back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en- gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en- gine and allow it to...

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    Operation 65 emu31742 stopping boat warning ewm01510 ● 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 boat. This could increase the risk of se- rious injury. It could also damage the ...

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    Operation 66 3. When you leave your boat, set the yamaha security system to the lock mode by pressing the lock button of the remote control transmitter. Short beep will sound once when locking the security system. The lock mode is selected only when the main switch is in the “ ” (off) position. For ...

  • Page 74: Operation

    Operation 67 to raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch “ ” (up). To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch “ ” (down). Make test runs with the trim set to different an- gles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions. Emu27912 adjusting boat trim when the boat...

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    Operation 68 bow down too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow” through the water, decreasing fuel economy and making it hard to increase speed. Operat- ing with excessive trim-in at higher speeds also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at the bow is greatly increased, heightening the danger of “b...

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    Operation 69 3. Pull the tilt support lever toward you to support the engine. Warning! After tilting the outboard motor, be sure to support it with the tilt support knob or tilt support lever. Otherwise the out- board motor could fall back down sud- denly if oil in the power trim and tilt unit or in...

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    Operation 70 4. Once the outboard motor is supported with the tilt support lever, press the power trim and tilt switch “ ” (down) to retract the trim rods. Notice: make sure that the trim rods retracts completely dur- ing mooring. This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosion, which could ...

  • Page 78: Operation

    Operation 71 emu28062 shallow water emu40701 cruising in shallow water the outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water. Notice ecm02360 do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is above the surface of the water when set- ti...

  • Page 79: Operation

    Operation 72 the operator, increasing the risk of collision with another boat or an ob- stacle. [ewm01850] 3. To return the outboard motor to the nor- mal running position, press the power trim and tilt switch and slowly tilt the out- board motor down. Emu41370 operating in other conditions operatin...

  • Page 80: Maintenance

    Maintenance 73 emu41531 transporting and storing out- board motor warning ewm02640 ● use care when transporting fuel tank, whether in a boat or car. ● do not fill fuel container to maximum capacity. Gasoline will expand consider- ably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container. T...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Maintenance 74 2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of “yamaha fuel conditioner and stabilizer” to each gallon of fuel. Tip: the use of “yamaha fuel conditioner and stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. Consult your yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic if ...

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Maintenance 75 seal replacement should be performed by an authorized yamaha dealer prior to use. 2. Lubricate all grease fittings. For further details, see page 81. Tip: for long-term storage, fogging the engine with fogging oil is recommended. Contact your yamaha dealer for information about foggin...

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance 76 tip: when flushing the cooling water passages with the boat in the water, tilting the outboard motor up until it is completely out of the water will achieve better results. Emu44340 cleaning the outboard motor when cleaning the outboard motor, the top cowling must be installed. 1. Was...

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    Maintenance 77 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. Yamaha genuine parts an...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance 78 emu34446 maintenance chart 1 tip: ● refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. ● the maintenance cycle on these charts assume usage of 100 hours per year and regular flushing of the cooling water passages. Maintenance frequency should be adju...

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    Maintenance 79 fuel line (high pres- sure) inspection fuel line (high pres- sure) inspection or replace- ment as necessary fuel line (low pres- sure) inspection fuel line (low pres- sure) inspection or replace- ment as necessary fuel pump inspection or replace- ment as necessary fuel/engine oil leak...

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Maintenance 80 emu34451 maintenance chart 2 valve clearance inspection and adjust- ment cooling water inlet inspection main switch/stop switch inspection or replace- ment as necessary wire harness connec- tions/wire coupler con- nections inspection or replace- ment as necessary (yamaha) meter/gauge ...

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    Maintenance 81 emu28934 greasing yamaha marine grease (water resistant grease) f200, lf200, f200f1, fl200f1 zmu07775 u6da30e0.Book page 81 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance 82 emu44331 inspecting spark plug the spark plug is an important engine compo- nent. The condition of the spark plug can indi- cate something about the condition of the engine. For example, if the center electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak or carbure...

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    Maintenance 83 2. Measure the spark plug gap using a thickness gauge. If the spark plug gap is out of specification, replace the spark plug with the specified plug. To install the spark plug 1. Wipe off any dirt from the threads, insula- tor, and gasket surface of the spark plug. 2. Install the spar...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance 84 notice ecm01710 change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation or 3 months, and every 100 hours or at 1-year intervals thereafter. Otherwise the engine will wear quickly. To prevent spilling oil where it could cause damage to nature, it is strongly recommended that you us...

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    Maintenance 85 9. Insert the dipstick and remove it again. Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide, otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect. 10. Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks. Consult your...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance 86 2. Start the engine. Warm it up and keep the idle speed for 5-10 minutes. 3. Stop the engine and leave it for 5-10 min- utes. 4. Remove the top cowling and oil filler cap. 5. Remove the bolts and screw to remove the apron from the starboard side. X transom models 6. Prepare a suitable...

  • Page 94: Maintenance

    Maintenance 87 tip: 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 the drain hole. Then tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Tighten the drain screw to the correct torque with a torque wren...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance 88 emu29114 inspecting wiring and connectors ● inspect that each connector is engaged se- curely. ● inspect that each ground lead is properly secured. Emu40891 inspecting propeller warning ewm02561 you could be seriously injured if the en- gine accidentally starts when you are near the p...

  • Page 96: Maintenance

    Maintenance 89 emu42631 removing propeller 1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us- ing a pair of pliers. 2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and spacer. Warning! Do not use your hand to hold the propeller when loos- ening the propeller nut. [ewm01890] 3. Remove the propeller, spacer (if eq...

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance 90 tip: make sure to align the protrusions on the spacer with the cutout areas of the propeller. 4. Align the propeller nut slot with the pro- peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends. Notice: do not reuse the cotter pin. Otherwise, the propelle...

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    Maintenance 91 netic gear oil drain screw, this can in- dicate lower unit problem. Consult your yamaha dealer. [ecm01900] tip: always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the re- moved gaskets. 4. Remove the oil level plug and gasket to allow the oil to drain completely. Notice: check the used gear oil aft...

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Maintenance 92 emu29316 inspecting and replacing anode(s) yamaha outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the external anodes periodically. Remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a yamaha dealer for replacement of external anodes. Notice ecm00720 do...

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    Maintenance 93 3. Check the battery connections. They should be clean, secure, and covered by an insulating cover. Warning! Bad connections can produce shorting or arcing and cause an explosion. [ewm01912] emu35495 connecting the battery warning ewm00572 mount the battery holder securely in a dry, w...

  • Page 101: Maintenance

    Maintenance 94 twin engines emu29371 disconnecting the battery 1. Turn off the battery cut-off switch (if equipped) and main switch. Notice: if they are left on, the electrical system can be damaged. [ecm01930] 2. Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the negative (-) terminal. Notice: al- ways disc...

  • Page 102: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 95 emu38671 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 ...

  • Page 103: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 96 q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is starting procedure incorrect? A. See page 60. Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type? A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recomm...

  • Page 104: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 97 a. Connect correctly. Q. Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is battery cable disconnected? A. Connect securely. Alert buzzer sounds or indicator lights. Q. Is cooling system clogged? A. Check water intake for restriction. Q. Is engine ...

  • Page 105: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 98 q. Is spark plug gap incorrect? A. Inspect and adjust as specified. Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con- nected? A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or broken wires. Q. Have electrical parts failed? A. Have serviced by a yamaha d...

  • Page 106: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 99 3. Whether damage is found or not, return to the nearest harbor slowly and careful- ly. 4. Have a yamaha dealer check the out- board motor before operating it again. Emu29453 running single engine (twin engines) when using only one engine in an emergen- cy, be sure to keep the un...

  • Page 107: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 100 4. When replacing a fuse other than the main fuse or isolater fuse, remove the fuse using the fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of the proper amperage. Consult your yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. Emu40982 power trim and tilt unit will not operate warning ...

  • Page 108: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 101 1. Stop the engine. 2. Remove the top cowling. 3. Disconnect the water detection switch coupler. Notice: be careful not to get any water on the water detection switch coupler, otherwise a malfunc- tion could occur. [ecm01950] 4. Remove the filter cup from the filter hous- ing, a...

  • Page 109: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 102 7. Connect the water detection switch cou- pler securely until a click is heard. 8. Install the top cowling. 9. Turn the main switch to the “ ” (on) po- sition and check that the water separator- alert indicator remains off and the buzzer does not sound. If the water separator- ...

  • Page 110: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 103 emu29835 yamaha four-stroke outboard motor three-year limited warranty zmu07048 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. And yamaha motor canada ltd. (“yamaha”) hereby warrant that new yamaha four-stroke outboard motors will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the p...

  • Page 111: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 104 zmu07047 specific parts excluded from warranty. Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs, shear pins, propellers, hubs, fuel and oil filters, brushes for the starter motor and power tilt motor, water pump impellers, and anodes, are no...

  • Page 112: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 105 emu29845 important warranty information if you use your yamaha outside the u.S.A. Or canada welcome to the yamaha family! Congratulations on the purchase of your new yamaha products. Yamaha is commit- ted to exceptional customer satisfaction and we want your ownership experi...

  • Page 113

    Emu43021 for your best ownership experience, think genuine yamaha! Genuine yamaha parts — genuine yamaha replacement parts are the exact same parts as the ones originally equipped on your vehicle, providing you with the performance and du- rability you have come to expect. Why settle for aftermarket...

  • Page 114

    Printed on recycled paper printed in japan november 2012–2.2 × 1 cr u6da30e0.Book page 1 thursday, november 15, 2012 9:10 am.