Yamaha FL300A User Manual (English)

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OWNER’S MANUAL

6AW-28199-18

LIT-18626-09-05

qRead this manual carefully before operating this

outboard motor.

U.S.A.Edition

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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 Signals10
Rules When Encountering Vessels11
Other Special Situations12
General Information15
Identification Numbers Record15
Outboard Motor Serial Number15
Digital Electronic Control Serial Number15
Key Number16
EC Declaration of Conformity (Doc)16
CE Marking17
Read Manuals and Labels18
Warning Labels18
Specifications and Requirements21
Specifications21
Installation Requirements23
Boat Horsepower Rating23
Mounting Motor23
Yamaha Security System23
Digital Electronic Control Requirements23
Battery Requirements24
Specifications of Battery24
Mounting Battery24
Multiple Batteries25
Propeller Selection25
Counter Rotation Models25
Start-In-Gear Protection25
Engine Oil Requirements26
Fuel Requirements26
Gasoline26
Gasoline Additives28
Anti-Fouling Paint28
Outboard Motor Disposal Requirements29
Emergency Equipment29
Emission Control Information29
North American Models29
Star Labels30
Components32
Components Diagram32
Remote Control Transmitter38
Receiver39
Yamaha Security System Lock and Unlock Mode39
Digital Electronic Control40
Digital Electronic Control-Active Indicator41
Digital Electronic Control-Alert Indicator42
Control Lever42
Neutral Interlock Trigger43
Free Throttle Switch44
Throttle Friction Adjuster46
Station Selector Switch47
Engine Selector Switch47
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip48
Main Switch49
Start/Stop Switch Panel51
Start/Stop Switch Panel for Quad Type51
All Start/Stop Switch Panel52
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Digital Electronic Control52
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Bottom Cowling52
Power Trim and Tilt Switches53
Tilt Limiter53
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim and Tilt Model54
Cowling Lock Lever (Turn Type)54
Flushing Device55
Fuel Filter55
Instruments and Indicators57
Command Link Plus Multifunction Color Gauge57
YAMAHA SECURITY SYSTEM Indicator57
Engine Warm-Up Indicator57
Engine Synchronization Indicator58
Overheat Alert58
Low Oil Pressure-Alert58
Water Separator Alert59
Low Battery Voltage-Alert59
Engine Trouble Alert60
Command Link Meter60
Command Link Tachometer60
Yamaha Security System Information61
Low Oil Pressure-Alert62
Overheat Alert63
Water Separator Alert63
Engine Trouble Alert64
Low Battery Voltage-Alert64
Command Link Speed & Fuel Meter64
Command Link Speedometer65
Command Link Fuel Management Meter66
Optional Meters67
Engine Control System68
Alert System68
Digital Electronic Control Alert68
Overheat Alert68
Low Oil Pressure Alert70
Water Separator Alert71
Installation73
Mounting the Outboard Motor73
Operation75
First-Time Operation75
Fill Engine Oil75
Breaking in Engine75
Getting to Know Your Boat75
Checks before Starting Engine75
Fuel Level75
Remove Cowling76
Fuel System76
Controls76
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)77
Engine Oil77
Engine77
Flushing Device77
Install Cowling78
Checking Power Trim and Tilt System78
Battery79
Filling Fuel80
Operating Engine80
Sending Fuel80
Change of Station81
Starting Engine81
Checks after Starting Engine88
Cooling Water88
Warming up Engine88
Electric Start Models88
Checks after Engine Warm up88
Shifting88
Stop Switches88
Selecting Outboard Motor (Triple Engine)89
Shifting90
Stopping Boat92
Operating the Port / Center / Starboard Engine92
Operating the Quad Type Engine95
Boat Direction96
Trolling99
Adjusting Trolling Speed99
Stopping Engine99
Procedure for Single Station and Dual Station (Main Station) Models99
Procedure for Dual Station Models101
(Sub Station)101
Trimming Outboard Motor102
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Trim and Tilt)102
Adjusting Boat Trim104
Tilting up and down105
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Trim and Tilt Models)105
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Trim and Tilt Models)107
Shallow Water108
Power Trim and Tilt Models108
Operating in Other Conditions111
Maintenance112
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor112
Storing Outboard Motor112
Conditioning and Stabilizing Gasoline112
Procedure113
Lubrication113
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures113
Flushing Power Unit113
Cleaning the Outboard Motor114
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor114
Periodic Maintenance114
Replacement Parts115
Maintenance Interval Guidelines115
Maintenance Chart 1116
Maintenance Chart 2118
Greasing119
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug119
Inspecting Engine Idle Speed123
Changing Engine Oil123
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors123
Checking Propeller124
Removing Propeller124
Installing Propeller125
Changing Gear Oil126
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)127
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)128
Connecting the Battery128
Disconnecting the Battery131
Storing the Battery131
Trouble Recovery132
Troubleshooting132
Temporary Action in Emergency135
Impact Damage135
Running in an Emergency (Multiple Engines)136
Replacing Fuse136
Power Trim and Tilt will Not Operate137
Water Separator-Alert Indicator Blinks While Cruising137
Treatment of Submerged Motor139
Consumer Information140
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Four-Stroke Outboard Motor140
Three-Year Limited Warranty140
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada142

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	FL300A
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Language	English