Yamaha LIT-18626-07-93 14

Safety information

ZMU01708

Contents

U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-07-93 6H3-28199-1W Page To the owner Specifications and requirements Page Page Outboard motor safety Boating safety Avoid collisions Weather Accident reporting Boat education and training Boating organizations Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) Steering and sailing rules and sound signals Rules when encountering vessels Other special situations Page Page Identification numbers record Read manuals and labels Page Page Specifications Installation requirements Remote control requirements Battery requirements Propeller selection Start-in-gearprotection Engine oil requirements Fuel requirements Muddy or acidic water Anti-foulingpaint Motor disposal requirements Emergency equipment Emission control information Page Components diagram Fuel joint Fuel gauge Fuel tank cap Air vent screw Remote control box Neutral interlock trigger Neutral throttle lever Tiller handle Gear shift lever Throttle grip Throttle indicator Throttle friction adjuster Engine shut-offcord (lanyard) and clip Engine stop button Main switch Steering friction adjuster Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle DOWN Trim rod (tilt pin) Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt model Page Digital tachometer Analog tachometer Analog trim meter Alert system Page Installation Page First-timeoperation Checks before starting engine Fuel level Remove cowling Fuel system Controls Oil Engine Operation after a long period of storage Install cowling Checking power trim and tilt system Battery Filling fuel and engine oil Page Operating engine Starting engine Page Page Checks after starting engine Warming up engine Checks after engine warm-up Shifting Stopping boat Stopping engine Trimming outboard motor Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and tilt) Tilting up and down Procedure for tilting up (power trim and tilt models) Procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models) Shallow water Cruising in other conditions Transporting and storing outboard motor Lubrication (oil injection models) Periodic maintenance Replacement parts Severe operating conditions Page Page Page Greasing Cleaning and adjusting spark plug Checking fuel filter Inspecting idling speed Checking water in engine oil tank Checking wiring and connectors Checking propeller Removing propeller Installing propeller Changing gear oil Cleaning fuel tank Inspecting and replacing anode(s) Checking battery (for electric start models) Connecting the battery Disconnecting the battery Troubleshooting Page Page Temporary action in emergency Power trim and tilt will not operate Starter will not operate Emergency starting engine Engine fails to operate OFF ON START START OPEN CLOSE Treatment of submerged motor Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada Page YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Page Page IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA