Yamaha F75B, F80B, F90B 23

EMU01209

START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION

Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha approved remote control units are equipped with start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is Neutral. Always select Neutral before starting the engine.

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Contents

Page Page NOTE: F75B, F80B, F90B OWNER'S MANUAL ©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, March Page Page Page IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT LABELS BASIC BOATING RULES OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER KEY NUMBER NORTH AMERICAN MODELS STAR LABELS Page United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Marine Retailers Association of America WARNING LABELS STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS Page Page GASOLINE All 4-strokeengines are shipped from the factory without engine oil Page Page Page Page MAIN COMPONENTS OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WARNING SYSTEM Page REMOTE CONTROL Neutral Throttle Lever Main switch 8OFF 8ON 8START Engine Stop Lanyard Switch UP DN Power Trim/Tilt Switch Throttle Friction Adjusting Screw TRIM TAB POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH DIGITAL TACHOMETER Trim Meter Hour Meter Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator 8Do not operate the engine without oil Serious engine damage will occur Overheat Warning Indicator TILT SUPPORT LEVER TOP COWLING LOCK LEVERS FLUSHING DEVICE OVERHEAT WARNING LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING INSTALLATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN) ENGINE STARTING ENGINE Page MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Mounting Height FILLING FUEL Fuel Oil CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Page Page PROCEDURE FOR REMOTE CONTROL MODEL Electric Start Model 8Do not turn the main switch to “START” when the engine is running Page FORWARD REVERSE Page Excessive trim for the operating condi tions (either trim up or trim down) can cause boat instability and can make ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLE Bow Up Bow Down Page PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN CRUISING IN SALT WATER SPECIFICATIONS TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Page Page TRAILERING OUTBOARD MOTOR STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR Flushing Cooling System and Fogging Engine 8Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 8Flushing with the Flushing Attachment Lubrication Cleaning and Anti-corrosionMeasure Battery Care Antidote: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE CHART GREASING CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG Page CHECKING FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTING FUEL FILTER Page ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED CHANGING ENGINE OIL w Page CHECKING TIMING BELT REPLACING FUSE CHECKING WIRING AND CONNECTORS EXHAUST LEAKAGE WATER LEAKAGE CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM CHECKING PROPELLER Removing the Propeller Installing the Propeller CHANGING GEAR OIL w INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE(S) CHECKING BATTERY (for Electric start model) 8A poorly maintained battery will quickly deteriorate Connecting the Battery 8Reversal of the battery leads will damage the rectifier Disconnecting the Battery CHECKING BOLTS AND NUTS CLEANING COOLING-WATERPASSAGES MOTOR EXTERIOR COATING THE BOAT BOTTOM Page TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY Page Page Page Page IMPACT DAMAGE POWER TRIM/TILT WILL NOT OPERATE STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE Emergency Starting Engine OFF ON START ENGINE FAILS TO OPERATE TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR Page Page Page Welcome to the Yamaha Family United States Dealer Locations: Canada Dealer Locations: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A P.O. Box Cypress, CA Attention: Customer Relations Department Telephone No Page Page Page Welcome to the Yamaha Family Page Page 67F-28199-16 OUTBOARD MOTOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION