Page 3 - Important manual information; To the owner; WARNING; NOTICE
Important manual information EMU44140 To the owner Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-mation needed for proper operation, mainte-nance and care. A thorough understandingof these simple instructions will help you ob-tain maximum enjoyment from your newY...
Page 4 - Table of contents; Basic boating rules (Rules of the; Steering and sailing rules and
Table of contents Safety information ............................. 1 Outboard motor safety ..................... 1 Propeller............................................ 1Rotating parts.................................... 1Hot parts ........................................... 1Electric shock ...........
Page 5 - Command Link Multifunction; Manual start and electric start
Table of contents Tilt lock mechanism ........................ 30Tilt support knob ............................. 30Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type)...... 31Flushing device ............................... 31Fuel filter/Water separator .............. 31Alert indicator ...................................
Page 6 - Transporting and storing
Table of contents Tilting up and down ........................ 65 Procedure for tilting up (hydro tilt models) ......................................... 66 Procedure for tilting up (power trim and tilt models) ............................. 66 Procedure for tilting down (hydro tilt models) .............
Page 7 - Safety information; Outboard motor safety; Observe these precautions at all times.
1 Safety information EMU33622 Outboard motor safety Observe these precautions at all times. EMU36501 Propeller People can be injured or killed if they comein contact with the propeller. The propellercan keep moving even when the motor is inneutral, and sharp edges of the propeller cancut even when s...
Page 8 - Boating safety
Safety information 2 EMU33820 Gasoline exposure and spills Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasolinespills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.Dispose of rags properly.If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi-ately wash with soap and water. Changeclothing if gasoline spills on it.If you sw...
Page 9 - Avoid collisions; There is personal injury that requires; Boat education and training
Safety information 3 EMU33772 Avoid collisions Scan constantly for people, objects, and oth-er boats. Be alert for conditions that limit yourvisibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds andkeep a safe distance away from people, ob-jects, and other boats. Do not fol...
Page 10 - For Canada; Passenger training; Boating organizations; United States Power Squadrons; 4 McEwan Drive
Safety information 4 go to boatus.org. For Canada All operators of pleasure craft must illustratecompetency by means of a Pleasure CraftOperators Card with the exception of Per-sonal Water Craft used for rental purposeswhich require a rental checklist be complet-ed. Pleasure Craft Operators Cards ca...
Page 11 - Basic boating rules (Rules of; “ The general prudential rule ”; Rules when encountering vessels; (you are passing or being
Safety information 5 Suite 8Bolton, ONL7E 1H1http://www.nmma.org/ EMU33691 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) Just as there are rules that apply when youare driving on streets and highways, thereare waterway rules that apply when you aredriving your boat. These rules are used inter-nationally. ...
Page 12 - Meeting; Other special situations; Narrow channels and bends; All vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or
Safety information 6 Meeting If you are meeting another power vesselhead on, and are close enough to run the riskof collision, neither of you has the right-of-way Both of you should alter course to avoidan accident. You should keep the other ves-sel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’tapply i...
Page 13 - Sailing vessels should keep clear of any; Reading buoys and other markers
Safety information 7 trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels”under the International Rules. Vessels withtrolling lines are not considered fishing ves-sels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-wayregardless of position. Fishing vessels can-not, however, impede the passage of othervessels in narrow...
Page 15 - General information; Identification numbers record; Outboard motor serial number; reference in case you need a new key.
9 General information EMU25171 Identification numbers record EMU25184 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number isstamped on the label attached to the portside of the clamp bracket.Record your outboard motor serial number inthe spaces provided to assist you in orderingspare parts...
Page 16 - Read manuals and labels; Before operating or working on this outboard motor:; Warning labels
General information 10 EMU33523 Read manuals and labels Before operating or working on this outboard motor: Read this manual. Read any manuals supplied with the boat. Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU3383...
Page 17 - Contents of labels; The above warning labels mean as follows.; Read Owner’s Manuals and labels.
General information 11 EMU33912 Contents of labels The above warning labels mean as follows. 1 WARNING EWM01691 Emergency starting does not have start-in-gear protection. Ensure shift control isin neutral before starting engine. 2 WARNING EWM01681 Keep hands, hair, and clothing awayfrom rotating p...
Page 18 - Symbols; The following symbols mean as follows.
General information 12 EMU35132 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning Read Owner’s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard ZMU05696 ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 6BG-9-39-1E0.book 12 ページ 2013年4月29日 月曜日 午前9時41分
Page 19 - Specifications and requirements; Specifications; Dimension and weight:
13 Specifications and requirements EMU34521 Specifications TIP: “(AL)” stated in the specification data belowrepresents the numerical value for the alumi-num propeller installed.Likewise, “(SUS)” represents the value forstainless steel propeller installed and “(PL)”for plastic propeller installed. E...
Page 20 - Installation requirements; Boat horsepower rating; Remote control requirements
Specifications and requirements 14 Propeller mark: G Fuel and oil: Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline Min. pump octane number (PON): 86 Fuel tank capacity: 25 L (6.60 US gal, 5.50 Imp.gal) Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 4M FC-W or 4-stroke outboard motor oil Recommended engine oil grade 1...
Page 21 - Battery requirements; Specifications of Battery; Mounting battery; WARNING! Do not put flammable; Multiple batteries; about battery selection and correct wiring.; Propeller selection
Specifications and requirements 15 your Yamaha dealer. The remote control unit must be equippedwith a start-in-gear protection device(s). Thisdevice prevents the engine from starting un-less it is in neutral. EMU25694 Battery requirements EMU25714 Specifications of Battery Use a fully charged batter...
Page 22 - Engine oil requirements; Recommended engine oil grade 1; Recommended engine oil:
Specifications and requirements 16 EMU25770 Start-in-gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-proved remote control units are equippedwith start-in-gear protection device(s). Thisfeature permits the engine to be started onlywhen it is in neutral. Always select neutralbefore starting the e...
Page 23 - Recommended engine oil grade 2; Fuel requirements; Gasoline; Regular unleaded gasoline
Specifications and requirements 17 Recommended engine oil grade 2 EMU36360 Fuel requirements EMU41331 Gasoline Use a good quality gasoline that meets theminimum octane requirement. If knocking orpinging occurs, use a different brand of gas-oline or premium unleaded fuel. Yamaharecommends that you us...
Page 24 - Gasoline Filtration; meets your engine’s requirements.; Gasoline Additives
Specifications and requirements 18 used in gasoline distribution. These re-leased deposits contaminate the fuel andcan cause problems, such as clogged fuelfilters, carburetors, or fuel injectors, whichcould result in engine damage. Ethanol may dissolve resins used in theconstruction of fiberglass ...
Page 25 - Motor disposal requirements; about discarding the motor.; Emergency equipment; Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.; Emission control information; North American models
Specifications and requirements 19 bottom of the hull can be coated with an anti-fouling paint to inhibit marine growth.Anti-fouling paints specifically formulated foruse on aluminum may be applied to the out-board motor. The original Yamaha paint sur-face may be scuffed lightly before applyinganti-...
Page 26 - Manufactured date label; Star labels; One Star
Specifications and requirements 20 EMU25263 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket orthe swivel bracket. EMU25274 Star labels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali-fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la-bel. See below for a description of yourparticular label. EM...
Page 28 - Components; Components diagram
22 Components EMU2579Y Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod-els (order from dealer). F30, F40 13 14 17 15 18 21 22 20 1 3 4 6 7 10 9 8 5 2 12 19 11 16 23 25 24 TRIP TIME BATT Km/h knot mph kmmile SPEED YAMAHA set mode 26 ZMU...
Page 29 - Fuel tank
Components 23 EMU25803 Fuel tank If your model was equipped with a portablefuel tank, its function is as follows. WARNING EWM00020 The fuel tank supplied with this engine isits dedicated fuel reservoir and must notbe used as a fuel storage container. Com-mercial users should conform to relevantlicen...
Page 30 - This joint is used to connect the fuel line.
Components 24 EMU25830 Fuel joint This joint is used to connect the fuel line. EMU43120 Fuel gauge This gauge shows the approximate amountof fuel remaining in the fuel tank. EMU43150 Pressure relief tab This is attached to the filler hole of the fueltank. EMU43130 Fuel tank cap This cap seals the fu...
Page 31 - Neutral throttle lever
Components 25 EMU26212 Neutral throttle lever To open the throttle without shifting into ei-ther forward or reverse, put the remote con-trol lever in the neutral position and lift theneutral throttle lever. TIP: The neutral throttle lever will operate onlywhen the remote control lever is in neutral....
Page 33 - Engine stop button; With the main switch in the “
Components 27 tangled, preventing it from functioning.Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-ing normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power, theboat could slow rapidly. This could causepeople and objects in the boat to bethrown forward. ...
Page 34 - Steering friction adjuster; Nut tightening torque:
Components 28 EMU31432 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis-tance to the steering mechanism, and can beset according to operator preference. An ad-juster lever is located on the bottom of thetiller handle bracket.To increase resistance, turn the lever to theport sid...
Page 35 - and then tilts it up. Pushing the switch “; ” switch to decrease the trolling; UP
Components 29 EMU26155 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located onthe side of the bottom cowling. Pushing theswitch “ ” (up) trims the outboard motor up, and then tilts it up. Pushing the switch “ ” (down) tilts the outboard motor down andtrims it down. ...
Page 36 - Trim tab with anode; Tilt lock mechanism; To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the “; Tilt support knob; Bolt tightening torque:
Components 30 proximately 3000 r/min. For instructions on using the variable troll-ing RPM switches, see page 61. EMU26244 Trim tab with anode WARNING EWM00840 An improperly adjusted trim tab couldcause difficult steering. Always test runafter the trim tab has been installed or re-placed to be sur...
Page 37 - Flushing device; Activation of alert device
Components 31 when trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tilt sup-port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail-ered in the normal running position, usean additional support device to secure itin the tilt position. EMU26373 Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) To remove the en...
Page 38 - Alert indicator
Components 32 mediately. TIP: Adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filter hasbeen show to greatly reduce the chance offuel contamination problems. Consult yourdealer for information about Yamaha 10-mi-cron fuel filters if your boat does not haveone. EMU26304 Alert indicator If the engine develops a cond...
Page 39 - Instruments and indicators; Indicators; Low oil pressure-alert indicator; Overheat-alert indicator; Digital tachometer
33 Instruments and indicators EMU36015 Indicators EMU36024 Low oil pressure-alert indicator If oil pressure drops too low, this indicator willlight up. For further information, see page 44. NOTICE ECM00022 Do not continue to run the engine if thelow oil pressure-alert indicator is onand the engine...
Page 40 - Tachometer
Instruments and indicators 34 EMU36050 Tachometer The tachometer displays engine speed inhundreds of revolutions per minute (r/min).For example, if the tachometer display reads“22” then the engine speed is 2200 r/min. EMU26621 Trim meter This meter shows the trim angle of your out-board motor. Mem...
Page 41 - Digital speedometer; Speedometer; Eight segments indicate the fuel level. When
Instruments and indicators 35 EMU26583 Overheat-alert indicator If the engine temperature rises too high, thealert indicator will start to blink. For further in-formation on reading the indicator, see page44. NOTICE ECM00052 Do not continue to run the engine if theoverheat-alert indicator is on. Ser...
Page 42 - Running out; play will begin blinking.
Instruments and indicators 36 all segments are showing, the fuel tank isfull. The fuel level reading can be inaccurate dueto the position of the sensor in the fuel tankand the attitude of the boat in the water. Op-eration with bow-up trim or continuous turn-ing can give false readings.Do not adjust ...
Page 43 - Voltmeter; Fuel level-alert indicator; Running out of fuel can; Low battery voltage-alert indicator
Instruments and indicators 37 EMU36080 Voltmeter The voltmeter displays the charge of the bat-tery in volts(V). EMU26721 Fuel level-alert indicator If the fuel level decreases to one segment,the fuel level alert segment will blink.Do not continue to operate the engine withfull throttle if an alert d...
Page 45 - To stop the buzzer, press the “; Adjusting trolling speed
Instruments and indicators 39 mediately. TIP: To stop the buzzer, press the “ ” (set) or “ ” (mode) button. EMU37690 Adjusting trolling speed You can adjust the trolling speed randomlyby increasing or decreasing it approximately50 r/min. When in the trolling speed settingmode, the display switches t...
Page 46 - Overheat alert; Water separator alert; Engine trouble alert
Instruments and indicators 40 NOTICE ECM01601 Do not continue to run the engine if thelow oil pressure alert device has activat-ed. Serious engine damage will occur. EMU36140 Overheat alert If the engine temperature rises too high whilecruising, the overheat-alert indicator will startto blink. The e...
Page 47 - Low battery voltage-alert
Instruments and indicators 41 ately. NOTICE ECM00920 In such an event, the engine will not oper-ate properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer im-mediately. EMU36170 Low battery voltage-alert If the battery voltage drops, the low batteryvoltage-alert indicator and the battery volt-age value will start to bli...
Page 50 - Engine control system; Alert system; The buzzer will sound.; Low oil pressure alert
44 Engine control system EMU26803 Alert system NOTICE ECM00091 Do not continue to operate the engine if aalert device has activated. Consult yourYamaha dealer if the problem cannot belocated and corrected. EMU26838 Overheat alert This engine has an overheat-alert device. Ifthe engine temperature ris...
Page 51 - pressure-alert indicator will light or blink.
Engine control system 45 pressure-alert indicator will light or blink. The buzzer will sound. If the alert system has activated, stop the en-gine as soon as it is safe to do so. Check theoil level and add oil as needed. If the oil levelis correct, consult your Yamaha dealer. ZMU04254 6BG-9-39-1E0....
Page 52 - Installation
46 Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section isintended as reference only. It is not possibleto provide complete instructions for everypossible boat and motor combination. Propermounting depends in part on experience andthe specific boat and motor combination. WARN...
Page 54 - Operation; Fill engine oil; Check that the engine is filled; Breaking in engine; Failure to follow the break-in; Operate the engine normally.; Getting to know your boat; Checks before starting engine; Fuel level; Be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.
48 Operation EMU36381 First-time operation EMU36391 Fill engine oil The engine is shipped from the factory with-out engine oil. If your dealer did not fill the oil,you must fill it before starting the engine. NOTICE: Check that the engine is filled with oil before first-time operation toavoid severe...
Page 55 - Remove the top cowling; Check for fuel leakage regularly.; Controls; Tiller handle models:
Operation 49 A good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get tothe destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3as an emergency reserve. With the boat lev-el on a trailer or in the water, turn the key to“ ” (on) and check the fuel level. For fuel filling instructions, see page 52. EMU36572 Remove the to...
Page 56 - Engine oil; Place the outboard motor in a vertical
Operation 50 make sure there is no hesitation in theirtravel. Operation should be smooth overthe complete range of motion, and each le-ver should return completely to the idle po-sition. Look for loose or damaged connections ofthe throttle and shift cables. EMU36483 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ...
Page 57 - Engine; Install top cowling; If the; Checking power trim and tilt system
Operation 51 EMU27153 Engine Check the engine and engine mounting. Look for loose or damaged fasteners. Check the propeller for damage. Check for engine oil leaks. EMU36493 Flushing device Check that the flushing device’s garden hoseconnector is securely screwed on to the fit-ting on the bot...
Page 58 - Battery; Filling fuel; Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
Operation 52 Be sure no one is near the outboardmotor before performing this check. 1. Check the power trim and tilt unit for any sign of oil leaks. 2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches to check that all switches work. 3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check that the trim and tilt r...
Page 59 - Turn the air vent screw clockwise to
Operation 53 2. Turn the air vent screw clockwise to close it. 3. Remove the fuel tank from the boat.4. To loosen the air vent screw, turn it counterclockwise until it stops. 5. While pressing and holding the pressure relief tab under the fuel tank cap, slowlyturn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise1...
Page 60 - Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise to tight-; Operating engine; counterclockwise until it stops.
Operation 54 TIP: Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediatelywith dry rags. Dispose of rags properly according to locallaws or regulations. 8. Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise to tight- en until a click is heard. 9. Turn the air vent screw clockwise to close it. EMU27452 Operating engine WARNING EW...
Page 61 - Align the fuel joint on the fuel hose with
Operation 55 2. Check the direction of the fuel hose. Make sure that the arrow of the primerpump points toward the outboard motor. 3. Align the fuel joint on the fuel hose with the fuel joint on the outboard motor andfirmly connect the fuel hose to the jointwhile pinching the joint. 4. Firmly connec...
Page 62 - Starting engine; Electric start / prime start models; Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
Operation 56 TIP: When using the fuel tank on the boat, afuel valve may also be equipped on theboat. Open the fuel valve. Check the boat’s manual for the position ofthe fuel valve. EMU27494 Starting engine WARNING EWM01600 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and ...
Page 63 - Turn the main switch to “; Never turn; When the engine is cold, it needs to be; Electric start and remote control models; Place the remote control lever in neutral.
Operation 57 sition. 4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. 5. Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch and allow it to re-turn to “ ” (on). NOTICE: Never turn the main switch to “ ” (start) while the engine is running. Do notkeep the st...
Page 64 - Turn the main switch to “; Checks after starting engine; Cooling water
Operation 58 2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se- cure place on your clothing, or your armor leg. Then install the clip on the otherend of the cord into the engine shut-offswitch. 3. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on). 4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 secon...
Page 65 - Warming up engine; After starting the engine, allow it to idle; If the low oil pressure-alert; Checks after engine warm up; Turn the main switch to “; Shifting
Operation 59 EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU27716 Manual start and electric start models 1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to doso will shorten engine life. 2. Be sure the low oil pressure-alert indica- tor goes off after starting the engine. NOTICE: If ...
Page 66 - After the engine is at idle speed in gear
Operation 60 gear) [about 35 (a detent can felt) for re- mote control models]. Be sure to checkthat the tilt lock lever is in the lock/downposition (if equipped) before operating inreverse. To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) toneutral1. Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle spee...
Page 67 - Stopping boat; Trolling; To increase the trolling speed, press the “; Stopping engine; Procedure; Push and hold the engine stop button or
Operation 61 EMU31742 Stopping boat WARNING EWM01510 Do not use the reverse function to slowdown or stop the boat as it could causeyou to lose control, be ejected, or im-pact the steering wheel or other parts ofthe boat. This could increase the risk ofserious injury. It could also damage theshift ...
Page 68 - Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel
Operation 62 2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on theoutboard motor. 3. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the fuel tank. 4. Tighten the air vent screw by turning it clockwise. 1. Fuel joint2. Fuel hose 1. Fuel joint2. Fuel hose 1. Air vent screw...
Page 69 - Remove the key if the boat will be left un-; Trimming outboard motor
Operation 63 5. Remove the key if the boat will be left un- attended. TIP: The engine can also be stopped by pullingthe cord and removing the clip from the en-gine shut-off switch, then turning the mainswitch to “ ” (off). EMU27862 Trimming outboard motor WARNING EWM00740 Excessive trim for the oper...
Page 70 - Hold the rear of the top cowling with one; Adjusting boat trim
Operation 64 To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch“ ” (up). To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch“ ” (down). Make test runs with the trim set to differentangles to find the position that works best foryour boat and operating conditions. EMU27892 Adjusting trim angle for hydro tilt mod...
Page 71 - Bow Up; Tilting up and down
Operation 65 the boat is down, it is easier to acceleratefrom a standing start onto plane. Bow Up Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boattoo high in the water. Performance and econ-omy are decreased because the hull of theboat is pushing the water and there is moreair drag. Excessive trim-out can...
Page 72 - Do not use the tilt support; shift lever in neutral.
Operation 66 on page 61. Never tilt the outboard mo-tor while the engine is running. Severedamage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing thetiller handle (if equipped) because thiscould break the handle. EMU33152 Procedure for tilting up (hydro tilt models) 1. Place the ...
Page 73 - Press the power trim and tilt switch “; er tilt unit loses pressure.
Operation 67 2. Press the power trim and tilt switch “ ” (up) until the outboard motor has tiltedup completely. 3. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket to support the engine. WARNING! After tilting the outboardmotor, be sure to support it with thetilt support knob or tilt support lever....
Page 74 - Hold the rear of the top cowling with one; DN
Operation 68 2. Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand, tilt the outboard motor up slightlyand pull out the tilt support knob or re-turn the tilt support lever. 3. Slowly tilt the outboard motor down.4. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi- tion. EMU33121 Procedure for tilting down (po...
Page 75 - Shallow water; Hydro tilt models
Operation 69 EMU28062 Shallow water EMU28081 Hydro tilt models The outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water. WARNING EWM00271 Run the boat at the lowest possiblespeed when using the shallow watercruising system. Use extra care when operating in re-verse. Too m...
Page 76 - tilt the outboard motor down.; Power trim and tilt models
Operation 70 tilt the outboard motor down. 5. Push the tilt lock lever down to the lock position. EMU32851 Power trim and tilt models The outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water. NOTICE ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so thatthe cooling water inlet on ...
Page 77 - To return the outboard motor to the nor-; Cruising in other conditions; Cruising in salt water
Operation 71 3. To return the outboard motor to the nor- mal running position, press the powertrim and tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-board motor down. EMU35391 Cruising in other conditions Cruising in salt water After operating in salt water, flush the coolingwater passages with fresh water to...
Page 78 - Maintenance
72 Maintenance EMU43251 Transporting and storing outboard motor WARNING EWM02620 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car. DO NOT fill fuel container to maximumcapacity. Gasoline will expand consid-erably as it warms up and can build uppressure in the fuel container. This ca...
Page 79 - Flushing in a test tank
Maintenance 73 the attitude shown when transportingand storing it. If storing or transportingthe outboard motor on its side (not up-right), put it on a cushion after drainingthe engine oil. Do not place the outboard motor on itsside before the cooling water hasdrained from it completely, otherwise...
Page 80 - Flushing with the flushing attachment
Maintenance 74 almost stall. 9. Remove the outboard motor from the test tank. 10. Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly. 11. Install the silencer cover/cap and top cowling. EMU30008 Flushing with the flushing attachment 1. Wash the outboard motor body using f...
Page 81 - Lubrication; Do not spray water; Flushing power unit
Maintenance 75 and almost stall. 8. Remove the flushing attachment and wipe off any excess water. 9. Install the top cowling and propeller.10. Drain the cooling water completely out of the motor. Clean the body thoroughly. TIP: A flushing attachment is available from yourYamaha dealer. EMU28402 Lubr...
Page 82 - With the engine off, turn on the water tap; Do not leave the garden; Cleaning the outboard motor; Do not; Drain the cooling water completely out of; Periodic maintenance
Maintenance 76 fresh water supply, and then connect itto the garden hose connector. 3. With the engine off, turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cool-ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turnoff the water and disconnect the gardenhose adapter from the garden hose con-nector. 4. Re...
Page 83 - Replacement parts
Maintenance 77 The power trim and tilt switches oper-ate even when the ignition key is off.Keep people away from the switcheswhenever working around the motor.When the motor is tilted, keep awayfrom the area under it or between it andthe clamp bracket. Be sure no one is inthis area before operatin...
Page 84 - Maintenance chart 1
Maintenance 78 EMU34446 Maintenance chart 1 TIP: Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. The maintenance cycle on these charts assume usage of 100 hours per year and regularflushing of the cooling water passages. Maintenance frequency should be adjus...
Page 86 - Maintenance chart 2
Maintenance 80 EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 Wire harness connec-tions/wire coupler con-nections Inspection or replace-ment as necessary (Yamaha) Meter/gauge Inspection Fuel tank (Yamaha por-table tank) Inspection and clean-ing as necessary Item Actions Every 1000 hours Exhaust guide/exhaust manifold...
Page 87 - Greasing; Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease)
Maintenance 81 EMU28934 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) F30EHA, F40EHA, ZMU06417 6BG-9-39-1E0.book 81 ページ 2013年4月29日 月曜日 午前9時41分
Page 88 - Cleaning and adjusting spark plug
Maintenance 82 F30A, F40A EMU28958 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug The spark plug is an important engine com-ponent and is easy to inspect. The conditionof the spark plug can indicate somethingabout the condition of the engine. For exam-ple, if the center electrode porcelain is verywhite, this cou...
Page 89 - Be sure to use the specified spark plug,; Inspecting idle speed; Changing engine oil; Be sure the outboard motor is securely
Maintenance 83 allow external sparks, which couldlead to explosion or fire. [EWM00561] 3. Be sure to use the specified spark plug, otherwise the engine may not operateproperly. Before fitting the spark plug,measure the electrode gap with a wirethickness gauge; replace it if out of spec-ification. 4....
Page 91 - Overfilling the oil
Maintenance 85 TIP: If a torque wrench is not available when youare installing the drain screw, finger tightenthe screw just until the gasket comes intocontact with the surface of the drain hole.Then tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Tightenthe drain screw to the correct torque with atorque wrench as so...
Page 92 - Inspecting wiring and connectors; switch to “; Checkpoints
Maintenance 86 TIP: For more information on the disposal ofused oil, consult your Yamaha dealer. Change the oil more often when operatingthe engine under adverse conditions suchas extended trolling. EMU29114 Inspecting wiring and connectors Inspect that each connector is engagedsecurely. Ins...
Page 93 - Removing propeller; Installing propeller; Spline models; Changing gear oil
Maintenance 87 EMU30662 Removing propeller EMU29197 Spline models 1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out using a pair of pliers. 2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do not use your hand to hold the propel-ler when loosening the propeller nut. [EWM01890] 3. R...
Page 94 - If there is an exces-
Maintenance 88 stand. You could be severely injured ifthe outboard motor falls on you. Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt support leveror knob is locked. Severe injury couldoccur if the outboard motor accidental-ly falls. 1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gea...
Page 95 - The procedure for checking the battery var-
Maintenance 89 EMU29316 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) Yamaha outboard motors are protected fromcorrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect theexternal anodes periodically. Remove scalesfrom the surfaces of the anodes. Consult aYamaha dealer for replacement of externalanodes. NOTICE ECM00720 Do not ...
Page 96 - Check the battery’s charge. If your boat; Connecting the battery; Connect the red battery cable to the; Disconnecting the battery; If
Maintenance 90 ies for different batteries. This procedurecontains typical checks that apply to manybatteries, but you should always refer to thebattery manufacturer’s instructions. NOTICE ECM01920 A poorly maintained battery will quicklydeteriorate. 1. Check the electrolyte level. 2. Check the batt...
Page 97 - move the battery from the boat.
Maintenance 91 3. Disconnect the positive cable(s) and re- move the battery from the boat. 4. Clean, maintain, and store the battery according to the manufacturer’s instruc-tions. 6BG-9-39-1E0.book 91 ページ 2013年4月29日 月曜日 午前9時41分
Page 98 - Trouble Recovery; Troubleshooting; Starter will not operate.
92 Trouble Recovery EMU29427 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-tion systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other problems. This section de-scribes basic checks and possible remedies,and covers all Yamaha outboard motors.Therefore some items may not apply to yourm...
Page 99 - Alert buzzer sounds or indicator lights.
Trouble Recovery 93 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is fuel filter clogged?A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Have ignition parts failed?A. Have serviced by...
Page 100 - Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled
Trouble Recovery 94 Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane. Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty?A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup?A. Drain filter cup. Engine power loss. Q. Is propeller damaged?A. Ha...
Page 101 - Engine vibrates excessively.; Temporary action in; Impact damage; Whether damage is found or not, return; Replacing fuse
Trouble Recovery 95 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?A. Connect correctly. Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec-ommended type. Q. Is high pressure fuel pump drive belt bro-ken?A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is engine not responding prop...
Page 102 - Power trim and tilt will not operate; ing it clockwise until it stops.
Trouble Recovery 96 EMU29512 Power trim and tilt will not operate If the engine cannot be tilted up or down withthe power trim and tilt because of a dis-charged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit , the engine can be tiltedmanually.1. Loosen the manual valve screw by turn- ing it ...
Page 103 - Be careful not to get
Trouble Recovery 97 If the water separator-alert indicator on theCommand Link Multifunction Tachometerblinks, perform the following procedure. 1. Stop the engine.2. Remove the top cowling.3. Remove the holder. 4. Disconnect the water detection switch coupler. NOTICE: Be careful not to get any water ...
Page 104 - Fasten the water detection switch lead; Starter will not operate
Trouble Recovery 98 9. Fasten the water detection switch lead with the holder. 10. Install the top cowling.11. Start the engine and make sure that the water separator-alert indicator remainsoff. Have a Yamaha dealer inspect theoutboard motor after returning to port. EMU29542 Starter will not operate...
Page 105 - Emergency starting engine; Insert the knotted end of the emergency; ON START
Trouble Recovery 99 trical components when starting or op-erating the motor. You could get anelectrical shock. EMU44402 Emergency starting engine 1. Remove the top cowling.2. Remove the flywheel cover after remov- ing the bolt. 3. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur- ther information, see page ...
Page 106 - Treatment of submerged motor; Do not attempt to run the
Trouble Recovery 100 EMU33501 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwisesome corrosion may begin almost immedi-ately. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been com-pletely inspected. [ECM00401] 6BG-9-39...
Page 107 - Consumer information; YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR
101 Consumer information EMU29836 YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ZMU07048 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. (“Yamaha”) hereby warrant that new Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the p...
Page 109 - IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR; Welcome to the Yamaha Family!
Consumer information 103 EMU29845 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. OR CANADA Welcome to the Yamaha Family! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Yamaha products. Yamaha is commit-ted to exceptional customer satisfaction and we want your ownership experie...
Page 111 - For your best ownership experience, think; Genuine Yamaha Parts; — Genuine Yamaha replacement parts are the exact same parts; Genuine Yamaha Accessories; — Yamaha only offers accessories that meet our high stan-; Yamalube; — Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that
EMU43021 For your best ownership experience, think Genuine Yamaha! Genuine Yamaha Parts — Genuine Yamaha replacement parts are the exact same parts as the ones originally equipped on your vehicle, providing you with the performance and du-rability you have come to expect. Why settle for aftermarket ...