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Important Manual Information3
Table of Contents4
Safety Information7
Outboard Motor Safety7
Propeller7
Rotating Parts7
Hot Parts7
Electric Shock7
Power Trim and Tilt7
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)7
Gasoline7
Gasoline Exposure and Spills8
Carbon Monoxide8
Modifications8
Boating Safety8
Alcohol and Drugs8
Personal Flotation Devices8
People in the Water8
Passengers8
Overloading8
Avoid Collisions9
Weather9
Accident Reporting9
Boat Education and Training9
Passenger Training10
Boating Safety Publications10
Laws and Regulations10
Boating Organizations10
Basic Boating Rules (Rules of the Road)10
Steering and Sailing Rules and Sound Signals11
Rules When Encountering Vessels11
Other Special Situations12
General Information15
Identification Numbers Record15
Outboard Motor Serial Number15
Key Number15
Read Manuals and Labels16
Warning Labels16
Specifications and Requirements19
Specifications19
Installation Requirements20
Boat Horsepower Rating20
Mounting Motor20
Remote Control Requirements20
Battery Requirements20
Specifications of Battery20
Mounting Battery20
Multiple Batteries21
Propeller Selection21
Start-In-Gear Protection21
Engine Oil Requirements21
Fuel Requirements21
Gasoline21
Ring Free Fuel Additive22
Muddy or Acidic Water22
Anti-Fouling Paint22
Motor Disposal Requirements23
Emergency Equipment23
Emission Control Information23
North American Models23
Components25
Components Diagram25
Fuel Tank25
Fuel Joint26
Fuel Gauge26
Fuel Tank Cap26
Air Vent Screw26
Remote Control Box26
Remote Control Lever26
Neutral Interlock Trigger27
Neutral Throttle Lever27
Tiller Handle27
Gear Shift Lever27
Throttle Grip28
Throttle Indicator28
Throttle Friction Adjuster28
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip29
Engine Stop Button29
Main Switch30
Steering Friction Adjuster30
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Remote Control or Tiller Handle30
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Bottom Engine Cowling31
Trim Tab with Anode31
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)32
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim and Tilt Model32
Top Cowling Lock Lever(S)32
Type)32
Instruments and Indicators34
Digital Tachometer34
Tachometer34
Trim Meter34
Hour Meter34
Oil Level Indicator (Digital Type)35
Overheat-Alert Indicator35
Analog Tachometer35
Oil Level Indicators (Three Indicators)35
Analog Trim Meter36
Engine Control System37
Alert System37
Overheat Alert37
Oil Level Alert and Oil Filter Clogging Alert37
Installation39
Mounting the Outboard Motor39
Operation41
First-Time Operation41
Breaking in Engine41
Getting to Know Your Boat41
Checks before Starting Engine41
Fuel Level42
Remove Cowling42
Fuel System42
Controls43
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)43
Oil43
Engine43
Operation after a Long Period of Storage43
Install Cowling44
Checking Power Trim and Tilt System45
Battery45
Filling Fuel and Engine Oil46
Filling Fuel for Portable Tank46
Filling Oil for Electric Start Models46
Oil Level Indicator Operation48
Operating Engine48
Feeding Fuel (Portable Tank)48
Starting Engine49
Checks after Starting Engine52
Cooling Water52
Warming up Engine52
Electric Start and Prime Start Models52
Checks after Engine Warm-Up52
Shifting52
Stop Switches52
Shifting53
Stopping Boat54
Stopping Engine54
Procedure54
Trimming Outboard Motor55
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Trim and Tilt)56
Adjusting Boat Trim57
Tilting up and down57
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Trim and Tilt Models)58
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Trim and Tilt Models)59
Shallow Water60
Power Trim and Tilt Models60
Cruising in Other Conditions61
Maintenance62
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor62
Storing Outboard Motor62
Procedure62
Lubrication (Oil Injection Models)63
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures64
Cleaning the Outboard Motor64
Checking Painted Surface of Motor64
Periodic Maintenance64
Replacement Parts65
Severe Operating Conditions65
Maintenance Chart 166
Maintenance Chart 268
Greasing69
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug69
Checking Fuel Filter70
Inspecting Idling Speed70
Checking Water in Engine Oil Tank71
Checking Wiring and Connectors71
Checking Propeller71
Removing Propeller72
Installing Propeller72
Changing Gear Oil73
Cleaning Fuel Tank74
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)75
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)75
Connecting the Battery76
Disconnecting the Battery76
Trouble Recovery77
Troubleshooting77
Temporary Action in Emergency80
Impact Damage80
Replacing Fuse80
Power Trim and Tilt will Not Operate81
Starter will Not Operate81
Emergency Starting Engine82
Engine Fails to Operate83
Ignition System Malfunction83
Cold Engine Fails to Start83
Treatment of Submerged Motor85
Consumer Information86
Important Warranty Information for U.S.A. and Canada86
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Outboard Motor Two Year Limited Warranty88
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada91

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