Yamaha VZ175 - User Manual

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VZ175

OWNER’S MANUAL

68J-28199-1G

U.S.A.Edition

LIT-18626-09-44

qRead this manual carefully before operating this

outboard motor.

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Main Page

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
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 Battery21
Multiple Batteries21
Propeller Selection21
Start-In-Gear Protection21
Engine Oil Requirements21
Fuel Requirements22
Gasoline22
Ring Free Fuel Additive22
Muddy or Acidic Water23
Anti-Fouling Paint23
Motor Disposal Requirements23
Emergency Equipment23
Emission Control Information23
North American Models23
Star Labels24
Components26
Components Diagram26
Remote Control Box27
Remote Control Lever28
Neutral Interlock Trigger28
Neutral Throttle Lever28
Throttle Friction Adjuster28
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip29
Main Switch29
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Remote Control30
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Bottom Cowling30
Trim Tab with Anode30
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim and Tilt Model31
Cowling Lock Levers31
Flushing Device32
Fuel Filter/Water Separator32
Instruments and Indicators34
Digital Tachometer34
Tachometer34
Trim Meter34
Hour Meter34
Oil Level Indicator (Digital Type)35
Overheat-Alert Indicator35
Digital Speedometer35
Speedometer35
Fuel Gauge36
Trip Meter / Clock / Voltmeter36
Fuel Level-Alert Indicator37
Low Battery Voltage-Alert Indicator37
Analog Tachometer37
Oil Level Indicators (Three Indicators)37
Analog Trim Meter38
Command Link Multifunction Meters38
Command Link Multifunction Tachometer38
Start-Up Checks39
Oil Level Alert39
Overheat Alert40
Water Separator Alert40
Engine Trouble Alert41
Low Battery Voltage-Alert41
Command Link Multifunction42
Speed & Fuel Meter42
Command Link Multifunction Speedometer43
Command Link Multifunction43
Fuel Management Meter43
Engine Control System45
Alert System45
Overheat Alert45
Oil Level Alert and Oil Filter Clogging Alert45
Installation47
Mounting the Outboard Motor47
Operation49
First-Time Operation49
Breaking in Engine49
Getting to Know Your Boat49
Checks before Starting Engine49
Fuel Level49
Remove Cowling49
Fuel System50
Controls50
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)50
Oil51
Engine51
Operation after a Long Period of Storage51
Flushing Device52
Install Cowling52
Checking Power Trim and Tilt System53
Battery54
Filling Fuel and Engine Oil54
Filling Fuel for Models Without a Fuel Joint54
Filling Oil for Oil Injection Models55
Oil Level Indicator Operation56
Operating Engine57
Sending Fuel57
Starting Engine57
Checks after Starting Engine59
Cooling Water59
Warming up Engine59
Electric Start and Prime Start Models59
Checks after Engine Warm up59
Shifting59
Stop Switches59
Stopping Boat60
Stopping Engine61
Procedure61
Trimming Outboard Motor61
Adjusting Trim Angle62
(Power Trim and Tilt)62
Adjusting Boat Trim62
Tilting up and down63
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Trim and Tilt Models)63
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Trim and Tilt Models)65
Shallow Water65
Power Trim and Tilt Models65
Cruising in Other Conditions66
Maintenance67
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor67
Storing Outboard Motor67
Procedure67
Lubrication (Oil Injection Models)68
Cleaning and Anticorrosion69
Measures69
Flushing Power Unit69
Cleaning the Outboard Motor70
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor70
Periodic Maintenance70
Replacement Parts70
Maintenance Interval Guidelines70
Maintenance Chart 172
Maintenance Chart 274
Greasing75
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug75
Inspecting Idle Speed76
Checking Water in Engine Oil Tank77
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors77
Checking Propeller77
Removing Propeller78
Installing Propeller78
Changing Gear Oil79
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)80
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)80
Connecting the Battery81
Disconnecting the Battery82
Trouble Recovery83
Troubleshooting83
Temporary Action in Emergency86
Impact Damage86
Replacing Fuse86
Power Trim and Tilt will Not Operate87
Water Separator-Alert Indicator Blinks While Cruising87
Emergency Starting Engine89
Engine Fails to Operate89
Low Oil Level Alert Activates89
Treatment of Submerged Motor90
Consumer Information (for U.S.A.)91
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Outboard Motor Two Year Limited Warranty91
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada94

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	VZ175
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

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