Summary of F4
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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Owner’s manual f4 f6 lit-18626-11-26 6ec-f8199-33-e0 u6ec33e0.Book page 1 thursday, february 18, 2016 9:11 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...
Page 3: Important Manual Information
Important manual information emu44141 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...
Page 4: 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 installation ....................................... 29 installation ..................................... 29 mounting the outboard motor .......... 29 clamping the outboard motor.......... 31 operation ......................................... 32 first-time operation.................
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Table of contents treatment of submerged motor .... 76 consumer information.................... 77 yamaha four-stroke outboard motor three-year limited warranty ............................... 77 important warranty information if you use your yamaha outside the u.S.A. Or canada ................... 7...
Page 7: Safety Information
1 safety information emu33623 outboard motor safety observe these precautions at all times. Emu36502 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 ...
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Safety information 2 emu33901 carbon monoxide this product emits exhaust gases which con- tain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blocki...
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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 require a rental checklist be completed. Plea- sure craft operators cards can be obtained following the completion of a competency course, with an on-line option. Details can be found on transport canada’s website. Www.Tc.Gc.Ca emu33881 passenger training make sure at least one ...
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Safety information 5 emu33692 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...
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Safety information 6 meeting if you are meeting another power vessel head on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the right-of-way both of you should alter course to avoid an accident. You should keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t appl...
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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 regardless of positio...
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Safety information 8 zmu01708 u6ec33e0.Book page 8 thursday, february 18, 2016 9:11 am.
Page 15: General Information
General information 9 emu25172 identification numbers record emu25186 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 manufactured date the manufactured date is stamped on the la- bel for the engines that conform to the regu- lations for u.S. Environmental protection agency (epa). The models that manufac- tured exclusively for the oceanian countries may not have manufactured date on the la- b...
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General information 11 emu33524 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...
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General information 12 emu44261 contents of labels the above warning labels mean as follows. 1 warning ewm01692 emergency starting does not have start- in-gear protection. Ensure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. 2 warning ewm01682 keep hands, hair, and clothing away from rotatin...
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General information 13 4 warning ewm02731 gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. Shut off engine before refueling. Tighten tank cap and air vent valve when not in use. Emu35133 symbols the following symbols mean as follows. Notice/warning read owner’s manual hazard caused by continuous rotati...
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Specifications and requirements 14 emu38092 specifications tip: “(al)” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- num propeller installed. Emu2821v dimension and weight: overall length: 750 mm (29.5 in) overall width: 403 mm (15.9 in) overall height s: 1054 ...
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Specifications and requirements 15 engine oil quantity: 0.6 l (0.63 us qt, 0.53 imp.Qt) lubrication system: wet sump recommended gear oil: yamalube marine gearcase lube or hypoid gear oil recommended gear oil grade: sae 90 api gl-4 gear oil quantity: 0.100 l (0.106 us qt, 0.088 imp.Qt) tightening to...
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Specifications and requirements 16 emu39192 start-in-gear protection yamaha outboard motors are equipped with start-in-gear protection device. This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral. Always select neutral before starting the engine. Emu39693 engine oil requirements ...
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Specifications and requirements 17 tions may also result in unscheduled maintenance, fuel system damage, and in- ternal engine damage. [ecm04480] notice ecm01982 do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline can seriously damage the en- gine. avoid getting water and contaminants in the fuel tank. ...
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Specifications and requirements 18 gasoline filtration yamaha outboard motors are equipped with internal fuel filters. However, excessive water or debris entering your engine’s fuel system could prematurely clog the internal filters, causing starting and running problems, fuel system damage, and int...
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Specifications and requirements 19 sacrificial anodes made from a different ma- terial may be necessary for maximum corro- sion protection due to your local water conditions. Please consult your yamaha dealer. Notice ecm02421 painted sacrificial anodes will not provide corrosion protection. Emu40302...
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Specifications and requirements 20 emu40331 one star—low emission the one-star label identifies engines that meet the air resources board’s personal watercraft and outboard marine engine 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meet- ing these standards have 75% lower emis- sions than conventional c...
Page 27: Components
Components 21 emu46721 components diagram tip: * may not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). Zmu07495 1 2 3 11 12 13 15 14 21 19 18 20 16 22 23 24 25 4 26 5 6 8 7 9 10 17 1. Top cowling 2. Cowling lock lever 3. Carrying handle 4. Ant...
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Components 22 emu44014 fuel tank (built-in fuel tank) this outboard motor is equipped with a built- in fuel tank and its parts are as follows. Fuel tank cap this cap seals the fuel tank. When the cap is removed, the tank can be filled with fuel. To remove the cap, turn it counterclockwise. Air vent ...
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Components 23 fuel joint this joint is used to connect the fuel line. Fuel gauge this gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Pressure relief tab this tab is attached to the filler hole of the fuel tank. Fuel tank cap this cap seals the fuel tank. To loosen the cap, pr...
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Components 24 emu25914 tiller handle to change direction, move the tiller handle to the left or right as necessary. Emu25925 gear shift lever move the gear shift lever forward to engage the forward gear or rearward to engage the reverse gear. Emu39701 throttle grip the throttle grip is on the tiller...
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Components 25 the engine start mark “ ” on the throttle indi- cator shows the throttle position for starting the engine. Emu39244 throttle friction adjuster the throttle friction adjuster provides adjust- able resistance when the throttle grip is turned, and can be set according to operator preferen...
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Components 26 emu26004 engine stop button the engine stop button stops the engine when the button is pushed. Emu26015 pull-type choke knob pull the choke knob to supply a rich fuel mix- ture to the engine. Emu39724 fuel joint cap the fuel joint is equipped with the fuel joint cap. Warning! When not ...
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Components 27 emu39253 steering friction adjuster warning ewm02271 do not overtighten the steering friction ad- juster. If there is too much resistance, it could be difficult to steer, which could re- sult in an accident. The steering friction adjuster provides adjust- able resistance to the steerin...
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Components 28 when the gear shift lever is moved to the neu- tral position or forward position, the outboard motor can be tilted up. Emu39833 tilt support bar use the tilt support bar to keep the outboard motor in the tilted up position or a shallow water cruising position. Emu39264 cowling lock lev...
Page 35: Installation
Installation 29 emu39732 installation the information presented in this section is intended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possible boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination....
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Installation 30 5. Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat, and ensure that the boat itself is well balanced. Other- wise the boat will be hard to steer. For boats without a keel or which are asym- metrical, consult your dealer. 6. Turn the steering friction adjuster coun...
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Installation 31 notice ecm02171 check that the idle hole stays high enough to keep out water getting inside engine even if the boat is in stationary with maximum load. incorrect engine height or obstructions to the smooth flow of water (such as the design or condition of the boat) can cre- ate a...
Page 38: Operation
Operation 32 emu36382 first-time operation emu36393 fill engine oil the engine is shipped from the factory with- out engine oil. If your dealer did not fill the oil, you must fill it before starting the engine. Notice: check that the engine is filled with oil before first-time operation to avoid sev...
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Operation 33 notice ecm00121 do not start the engine out of water. Over- heating and serious engine damage can occur. Emu36561 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 re...
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Operation 34 check the shift link and start-in-gear pro- tection cable for loose or damaged con- nections. Emu36484 engine shut-off cord (lanyard) inspect the engine shut-off cord and clip for damage, such as cuts, breaks, and wear. Emu39385 engine oil 1. Place the outboard motor in an upright pos...
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Operation 35 6. Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com- pletely. 7. Install the top cowling. Emu27154 engine check the engine and engine mounting. look for loose or damaged fasteners. check the propeller for damage. check for engine oil leaks. Emu39862 installing top cowling 1. Check ...
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Operation 36 emu43464 filling fuel warning ewm01951 be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand. Warning ewm01831 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....
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Operation 37 4. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate- ly with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly according to local laws or regulations. If you use a portable container to store and dispense fuel, only use a locally ap- proved gasoline container. Filling fuel for portable fuel tank (optional) 1. D...
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Operation 38 7. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Warning! Do not overfill. Otherwise fuel can expand and overflow if the temperature in- creases. [ewm02611] tip: wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with dry rags. dispose of rags properly according to local laws or regulations. 8. Turn the fuel...
Page 45: Operation
Operation 39 this product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symp- toms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin ar- eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex- haust outlets. Emu45...
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Operation 40 3. Check the direction of the fuel hose. Make sure that the arrow of the primer pump points toward the outboard motor. 4. Remove the fuel joint cap. Align the fuel joint on the fuel hose with the fuel joint on the outboard motor and connect the fuel hose securely between the tank and th...
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Operation 41 emu27495 starting engine warning ewm01601 before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. Emu39407 manual start warning ewm01842 failure to attach the engine sh...
Page 48: Operation
Operation 42 tip: if the ambient temperature is -15°c (5°f) or less, turn the throttle grip so that the engine start mark “ ” is positioned past the notch in the tiller handle. 4. Pull out the choke knob fully. Tip: it is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine, such as immediatel...
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Operation 43 emu36511 checks after starting engine emu36524 cooling water check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole. A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole indicates that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling water passages. If the cooling water passage...
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Operation 44 notice ecm02221 before shifting the outboard motor, turn the throttle grip to the fully closed position and let the engine speed return to idle speed. Otherwise, the shift mechanism could be damaged. To shift to forward or reverse move the gear shift lever to the forward posi- tion or r...
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Operation 45 2. Close the air vent valve and air vent screw. 3. Align the fuel cock with the closed posi- tion. 4. After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the outboard motor, and then install the fuel joint cap. Warning! When not using a portable fuel tank, make su...
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Operation 46 emu27865 trimming outboard motor warning ewm00741 excessive trim for the operating condi- tions (either trim up or trim down) can cause boat instability and can make steer- ing the boat more difficult. This increases the possibility of an accident. If the boat begins to feel unstable or...
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Operation 47 2. Tilt the outboard motor up, and then re- move the trim rod from the clamp brack- et. 3. Change the position of the trim rod in di- rection “a” to raise the bow (“trim-out”). Change the position of the trim rod in di- rection “b” to lower the bow (“trim-in”). Tip: the outboard motor t...
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Operation 48 tip: depending on the type of boat, the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect on the trim of the boat when operating. Emu45040 tilting up and down if the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows, the out- board motor should be tilted up to pro...
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Operation 49 3. To prevent steering movement, turn the steering friction adjuster clockwise. 4. Close the air vent valve. 5. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the outboard motor, and then in- stall the fuel joint cap. Warning! When not using a portable fuel tank, make sure to install t...
Page 56: Operation
Operation 50 3. Turn the steering friction adjuster coun- terclockwise to set the steering friction according to operator preference. Warning! If there is too much resis- tance it could be difficult to steer, which could result in an accident. [ewm00722] emu28063 shallow water emu39892 cruising in s...
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Operation 51 2. Hold the rear of the top cowling and slightly tilt the outboard motor up until the tilt support bar automatically locks. The outboard motor can be operated in this position for shallow water cruising. The outboard motor is equipped with 3 shallow water cruising positions. Emu40042 pr...
Page 58: Maintenance
Maintenance 52 emu45061 transporting and storing out- board motor warning ewm02631 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...
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Maintenance 53 4. Align the fuel cock with the closed posi- tion. 5. When using a portable fuel tank, discon- nect the fuel hose from the fuel joint, and then install the fuel joint cap. Warning! When not using a portable fuel tank, make sure to install the fuel joint cap. Otherwise, injury could re...
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Maintenance 54 9. Hold the carrying handle and the hand- grip on the front side of the bottom cowl- ing and lift up the outboard motor using two people to dismount it from the boat. To transport the outboard motor when transporting or storing the outboard motor while removed from a boat, it is recom...
Page 61: Maintenance
Maintenance 55 do not place the outboard motor on its side in an attitude other than those shown in the preceding illustrations. Emu39913 storing outboard motor when storing your yamaha outboard motor for prolonged periods of time (2 months or longer), several important procedures must be performe...
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Maintenance 56 tip: do not fill the fuel tank(s) to the point of over- flowing. Approximately 7/8 full will allow enough space in the fuel tank to prevent gas- oline purging from the fuel tank vent due to expansion with temperature changes. Do not cap the fuel tank vent. Excessive pressure could dam...
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Maintenance 57 6. Install the outboard motor on the test tank. 7. Fill the test tank with fresh water to above the level of the anti-cavitation plate. Notice: if the fresh water level is below the level of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water supply is insuffi- cient, engine seizure may occur....
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Maintenance 58 2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with “yamaha silicone protectant”. Notice: do not spray when the engine is run- ning. Also, do not spray near the si- lencer or into the engine. Otherwise the engine could be damaged. [ecm01403] 3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasive wax such as “y...
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Maintenance 59 control could endanger the operator and pas- sengers. Yamaha genuine parts and acces- sories are available from your yamaha dealer. Emu35522 maintenance interval guidelines the service intervals provided in the mainte- nance chart were developed based upon “typical” use that includes ...
Page 66: Maintenance
Maintenance 60 emu46071 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...
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Maintenance 61 fuel line inspection — fuel line inspection or re- placement as nec- essary — fuel pump inspection or re- placement as nec- essary — fuel/engine oil leakage inspection — gear oil replacement 69 greasing points greasing 63 impeller/water pump housing inspection or re- placement as nec-...
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Maintenance 62 emu46000 *1 thermostat cover *2 thermostat cover emu46080 maintenance chart 2 connector con- nections/lead con- nections inspection or re- placement as nec- essary — fuel tank (optional yamaha portable fuel tank) inspection and cleaning as neces- sary — fuel tank (built-in tank) inspe...
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Maintenance 63 emu41302 greasing yamalube marine grease zmu06764 u6ec33e0.Book page 63 thursday, february 18, 2016 9:11 am.
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Maintenance 64 emu39296 cleaning and adjusting spark plug the spark plug is an important engine com- ponent. The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine. For example, if the center electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak ...
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Maintenance 65 eign material is found in the filters, clean or replace them. For cleaning or replacement of the fuel filters, consult a yamaha dealer. Emu40141 inspecting idle speed notice ecm02231 when checking the engine idle speed, make sure to supply water to the cooling water passages by placin...
Page 72: Maintenance
Maintenance 66 tip: the oil lubrication check window does not in- dicate the engine oil level. Use the oil lubrica- tion check window to make sure that the engine is being lubricated with oil while it is running. 6. Insert the tube of the oil changer into the oil filler hole, and then extract the en...
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Maintenance 67 11. Wait 5-10 minutes until the oil settles. 12. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the at- tached oil dipstick clean. 13. Install the oil filler cap and tighten it com- pletely. 14. Remove the oil filler cap again and check that the oil level on the dipstick is be- tween the upper an...
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Maintenance 68 checkpoints check each of the propeller blades for ero- sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other damage. check the propeller shaft for damage. check the splines for wear or damage. check for fish line tangled around the pro- peller shaft. check the propeller shaft oil s...
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Maintenance 69 4. Align the propeller nut hole with the pro- peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the holes and bend the cotter pin ends. Notice: do not reuse the cotter pin. Otherwise, the propeller can come off during operation. [ecm01892] tip: if the propeller nut hole does not align wit...
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Maintenance 70 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. Emu39333 inspecting and replacing anode (ex- tern...
Page 77: Trouble Recovery
Trouble recovery 71 emu44022 troubleshooting this section describes the likely causes and remedies for problems, such as those in the fuel, compression, and ignition systems, poor starting, and loss of power. Please note that all of the items in this section may not apply to your model. If your outb...
Page 78: Trouble Recovery
Trouble recovery 72 a. Open air vent valve. Q. Is choke knob pulled out? A. Return to home position. Q. Is carburetor clogged? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A. Connect correctly. Q. Is throttle cable adjustment incorrect? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dea...
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Trouble recovery 73 a. Connect correctly. Engine vibrates excessively. Q. Is propeller damaged? A. Have propeller repaired or replaced. Q. Is propeller shaft damaged? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan- gled on propeller? A. Remove and clean propeller. Q....
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Trouble recovery 74 make sure that no one is standing be- hind you when pulling the starter rope. It could whip behind you and injure some- one. an unguarded, rotating flywheel is very dangerous. Keep loose clothing and other objects away when starting the engine. Use the emergency starter rope ...
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Trouble recovery 75 6. Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel magnet and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel magnet clockwise. 7. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se- cure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then, install the clip ...
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Trouble recovery 76 emu33502 treatment of submerged motor if the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi- ately. Notice: do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been com- pletely inspected. [ecm00402] u6ec3...
Page 83: Consumer Information
Consumer information 77 emu29837 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 pe...
Page 84: Consumer Information
Consumer information 78 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 not...
Page 85: Consumer Information
Consumer information 79 emu29846 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 experie...
Page 86: Index
80 index a accident reporting .................................. 3 alcohol and drugs................................... 2 anode (external), inspecting and replacing............................................. 70 anti-fouling paint .................................. 18 approval label of emission con...
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Index 81 i identification numbers record................. 9 idle speed, inspecting .......................... 65 impact damage..................................... 73 installation requirements ...................... 15 l laws and regulations.............................. 4 lubrication..................
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Index 82 warranty information (use outside the u.S.A. Or canada)............................... 79 warranty, limited................................... 77 weather .................................................. 3 u6ec33e0.Book page 82 thursday, february 18, 2016 9:11 am.
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Emu43024 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...
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Printed in thailand february 2016 u6ec33e0.Book page 1 thursday, february 18, 2016 9:11 am.