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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this

manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay

with the outboard motor if it is sold.

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Table of Contents5
Safety Information8
Outboard Motor Safety8
Propeller8
Rotating Parts8
Hot Parts8
Electric Shock8
Power Trim and Tilt8
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)8
Gasoline9
Gasoline Exposure and Spills9
Carbon Monoxide9
Modifications9
Boating Safety9
Alcohol and Drugs9
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)9
People in the Water9
Passengers9
Overloading9
Avoid Collisions10
Weather10
Passenger Training10
Boating Safety Publications10
Laws and Regulations10
General Information11
Identification Numbers Record11
Outboard Motor Serial Number11
Key Number11
EC Declaration of Conformity (Doc)11
CE Marking11
Compliance Mark and Manufactured Date Label12
Read Manuals and Labels14
Warning Labels14
Specifications and Requirements17
Specifications17
Installation Requirements18
Boat Horsepower Rating18
Mounting Outboard Motor19
Yamaha Security System (if Equipped)19
Remote Control Requirements19
Battery Requirements19
Battery Specifications19
Mounting Battery20
Propeller Selection20
Counter Rotation Models20
Start-In-Gear Protection21
Engine Oil Requirements21
Fuel Requirements21
Gasoline21
Muddy or Acidic Water22
Anti-Fouling Paint22
Outboard Motor Disposal Requirements22
Emergency Equipment22
Emission Control Information23
Star Labels23
Components25
Components Diagram25
Remote Control Transmitter (if Equipped)28
Receiver (if Equipped)28
Yamaha Security System Lock and Unlock Mode (if Equipped)28
Remote Control Box29
Remote Control Lever29
Neutral Interlock Trigger30
Neutral Throttle Lever30
Free Accelerator30
Tiller Handle (if Equipped)31
Gear Shift Lever (if Equipped)31
Throttle Grip (if Equipped)31
Throttle Indicator (if Equipped)31
Throttle Friction Adjuster32
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip32
Engine Stop Button (if Equipped)33
Main Switch34
Steering Friction Adjuster (if Equipped)34
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Remote Control or Tiller Handle35
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Bottom Cowling35
Power Trim and Tilt Switches (Twin Binnacle Type)36
Variable Trolling RPM Switches (if Equipped)36
Trim Tab with Anode36
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim and Tilt Model37
Cowling Lock Lever37
Flushing Device38
Fuel Filter38
Alert Indicator (if Equipped)38
Instruments and Indicators39
Indicators39
Low Oil Pressure-Alert Indicator39
Overheat-Alert Indicator39
Digital Tachometer39
Tachometer39
Trim Meter40
Hour Meter40
Low Oil Pressure-Alert Indicator40
Overheat-Alert Indicator40
Digital Speedometer41
Speedometer41
Fuel Gauge41
Trip Meter / Clock / Voltmeter42
Fuel Level-Alert Indicator42
Low Battery Voltage-Alert Indicator43
Fuel Management Meter43
Fuel Flow Meter43
Fuel Consumption Meter / Fuel Economy Meter / Twin Engine Speed Synchronizer44
Water Separator-Alert Indicator45
6Y8 Multifunction Meters46
6Y8 Multifunction Tachometers46
Start-Up Checks47
Yamaha Security System Information (if Equipped)47
Low Oil Pressure-Alert48
Overheat Alert48
Water Separator Alert49
Engine Trouble Alert49
Low Battery Voltage-Alert49
6Y8 Multifunction Speed & Fuel Meters50
6Y8 Multifunction Speedometers51
6Y8 Multifunction Fuel Management Meters51
Engine Control System53
Alert System53
Overheat Alert53
Low Oil Pressure Alert53
Water Separator Alert54
Installation56
Mounting the Outboard Motor56
Operation58
First-Time Operation58
Fill Engine Oil58
Breaking in Engine58
Getting to Know Your Boat58
Checks before Starting Engine58
Fuel Level59
Removing Top Cowling59
Fuel System59
Controls60
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)60
Engine Oil60
Outboard Motor61
Flushing Device61
Install Cowling61
Power Trim and Tilt System62
Battery62
Filling Fuel63
Operating Engine63
Sending Fuel63
Starting Engine64
Checks after Starting Engine67
Cooling Water67
Warming up Engine68
Procedure for Warming up Engine68
Checks after Engine Warm up68
Shifting68
Stop Switches68
Stopping Boat70
Trolling70
Adjusting Trolling Speed70
Stopping Engine71
Procedure71
Trimming Outboard Motor72
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Trim and Tilt)72
Adjusting Boat Trim73
Tilting up and down74
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Trim and Tilt Models)74
Procedure for Tilting down76
Shallow Water77
Cruising in Shallow Water77
Operating in Other Conditions78
Maintenance79
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor79
Storing Outboard Motor79
Procedure80
Lubrication81
Flushing Cooling Water Passage81
Cleaning the Outboard Motor82
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor82
Periodic Maintenance83
Replacement Parts83
Severe Operating Conditions83
Maintenance Chart 184
Maintenance Chart 287
Greasing88
Inspecting Spark Plug89
Inspecting Idle Speed91
Changing Engine Oil91
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors93
Checking Propeller94
Removing Propeller94
Installing Propeller95
Changing Gear Oil96
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)97
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)98
Connecting the Battery98
Disconnecting the Battery99
Storing the Battery99
Trouble Recovery100
Troubleshooting100
Temporary Action in Emergency103
Impact Damage103
Running Single Engine (Twin Engines)104
Replacing Fuse104
Power Trim and Tilt Unit will Not Operate105
Water Separator-Alert Is Activated after Leaving Port105
Treatment of Submerged Motor108
Index109

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