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Maintenance

anodes on equipped models. Consult a

Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace-

ment of internal anodes attached to the pow-

er unit.

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Important Manual Information3
Table of Contents4
Safety Information6
Outboard Motor Safety6
Propeller6
Rotating Parts6
Hot Parts6
Electric Shock6
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)6
Gasoline6
Gasoline Exposure and Spills6
Carbon Monoxide6
Modifications7
Boating Safety7
Alcohol and Drugs7
Personal Flotation Devices7
People in the Water7
Passengers7
Overloading7
Avoid Collisions7
Weather8
Accident Reporting8
Boat Education and Training8
Passenger Training8
Boating Safety Publications8
Laws and Regulations8
Boating Organizations9
Basic Boating Rules (Rules of the Road)9
Steering and Sailing Rules and Sound Signals9
Rules When Encountering Vessels10
Other Special Situations11
General Information14
Identification Numbers Record14
Outboard Motor Serial Number14
Read Manuals and Labels15
Warning Labels15
Specifications and Requirements18
Specifications18
Installation Requirements19
Boat Horsepower Rating19
Mounting Motor19
Propeller Selection19
Start-In-Gear Protection20
Engine Oil Requirements20
Fuel Requirements20
Gasoline20
Ring Free Fuel Additive21
Muddy or Acidic Water21
Anti-Fouling Paint21
Motor Disposal Requirements21
Emergency Equipment21
Emission Control Information21
North American Models21
Components23
Components Diagram23
Fuel Tank23
Fuel Joint24
Fuel Gauge24
Fuel Tank Cap24
Air Vent Screw24
Tiller Handle24
Gear Shift Lever24
Throttle Grip24
Throttle Indicator25
Throttle Friction Adjuster25
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip25
Engine Stop Button26
Choke Knob for Pull Type26
Manual Starter Handle26
Steering Friction Adjuster26
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)27
Shallow Water Lever27
Tilt Support Knob27
Cowling Lock Lever(S) (Turn Type)27
Installation28
Mounting the Outboard Motor28
Clamping the Outboard Motor29
Operation31
First-Time Operation31
Breaking in Engine31
Getting to Know Your Boat31
Checks before Starting Engine31
Fuel Level32
Remove Cowling32
Fuel System32
Controls32
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)32
Oil32
Engine33
Install Cowling33
Filling Fuel and Engine Oil33
Filling Fuel for Portable Tank33
Gasoline and Oil Mixing (100:1)34
Operating Engine35
Sending Fuel (Portable Tank)35
Starting Engine36
Checks after Starting Engine38
Cooling Water38
Warming up Engine38
Choke Start Models38
Checks after Engine Warm-Up39
Shifting39
Stop Switches39
Stopping Boat40
Stopping Engine40
Procedure40
Trimming Outboard Motor41
Adjusting Trim Angle for Manual Tilt Models41
Adjusting Boat Trim42
Tilting up and down43
Procedure for Tilting up (Manual Tilt Models)43
Procedure for Tilting down (Manual Tilt Models)44
Shallow Water44
Cruising in Shallow Water (Manual Tilt Models)44
Cruising in Other Conditions45
Maintenance46
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor46
Clamp Screw Mounting Models46
Storing Outboard Motor46
Procedure47
Lubrication48
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures48
Cleaning the Outboard Motor48
Checking Painted Surface of48
Motor48
Periodic Maintenance48
Replacement Parts49
Maintenance Interval Guidelines49
Maintenance Chart 150
Maintenance Chart 252
Greasing53
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug53
Checking Fuel Filter54
Inspecting Idling Speed54
Checking Wiring and Connectors55
Checking Propeller55
Removing Propeller56
Installing Propeller56
Changing Gear Oil56
Cleaning Fuel Tank58
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)58
Trouble Recovery60
Troubleshooting60
Temporary Action in Emergency63
Impact Damage63
Starter will Not Operate63
Emergency Starting Engine64
Treatment of Submerged Motor65
Consumer Information66
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Outboard Motor Two Year Limited Warranty66
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada69

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