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USE STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY
TO THE OWNER
NOTE:
Z150A/LZ150A/Z175A/Z200A/LZ200A
OWNER'S MANUAL
©2001 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT LABELS
BASIC BOATING RULES
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
RECORD
OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
Approval label of Emission control
certificate
STAR LABELS
One Star - Low Emission
Two Stars - Very Low Emission
Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission
SAFETY
Q INFORMATION
United States Coast Guard
National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA)
Marine Retailers Association of America
WARNING
OIL TANK
BASIC BOATING RULES
(Rules of the road)
STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS
Stand-onvessel
Give-wayvessel
RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS
Meeting
Crossing
Overtaking
OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Narrow channels and bends
Fishing vessel right-of-way
Sailing vessel right-of-way
Reading buoys and other markers
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FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
GASOLINE (PETROL)
Gasohol
ENGINE OIL
BATTERY REQUIREMENT
PROPELLER SELECTION
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START-IN-GEARPROTECTION
MAIN COMPONENTS
OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS
WARNING SYSTEM
MAIN COMPONENTS
OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS
AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
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Main switch
8OFF
8ON
8START
Engine Stop Lanyard Switch
UP UP
DN DN
Free Accelerator
Throttle Friction Adjusting Screw
Do not overtighten the friction adjusting
screw. If there is too much resistance, it
may be difficult to move the lever, which
TRIM TAB
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
Tachometer
Trim Meter
Hour Meter
Oil-LevelIndicator
Do not operate the engine without oil. Serious engine damage will occur
Overheat Warning Indicator
Do not continue to operate the engine if a
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
Speedometer
Trip Meter
SPEED
Warning indicator 8 Fuel warning
8Low battery voltage warning
I/h gph
P S Km/L mpg
TTL ECON SYNC
Fuel Flow Meter
I/h
mpg
Fuel Consumption Meter
Fuel Economy
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gph
Km/L
Twin Engine Speed Synchronizer
Water Separator Warning Indicator
TILT SUPPORT LEVER
TOP COWLING LOCK LEVERS
FLUSHING DEVICE
WARNING SYSTEM
OVERHEAT WARNING
OIL LEVEL WARNING / OIL FILTER CLOGGING WARNING
INSTALLATION
BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN) ENGINE
FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OIL
STARTING ENGINE
WARMING UP ENGINE
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
Mounting Height
Do not use fuel mixed with oil during break-inor under any circum- stances
BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN)
ENGINE
000106 engine trouble
8 Follow the instructions for breaking- in/running-incarefully
PRE-OPERATIONCHECKS
Fuel
Oil
Controls
Engine
8 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation
FILLING FUEL
AND ENGINE OIL
FILLING FUEL
Ring Free Fuel Additive
OFF ON START
Oil Level Indicator
STARTING ENGINE
PROCEDURE FOR REMOTE
CONTROL MODEL
Electric Start Model
8 Do not turn the main switch to
“START” when the engine is running
WARMING UP ENGINE
pilot hole at all times while the engine is
running, do not continue to run the
engine. Overheating and serious damage
could occur. Stop the engine and check
SHIFTING
FORWARD
REVERSE
OFF OFF
TRIMMING OUTBOARD
MOTOR
ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLE
Power Trim/Tilt Model
Bow Up
Bow Down
TILTING UP/DOWN
PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP
Power trim/tilt model
PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN
CRUISING IN OTHER
CONDITIONS
CRUISING IN SALT WATER
CRUISING IN TURBID WATER
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SPECIFICATION DATA
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
OUTBOARD MOTOR
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION DATA
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TRANSPORTING AND
STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR
TRAILERING OUTBOARD MOTOR
8 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank, whether in a boat or car
STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR
8 Do not use any chemical goods con
taining Silicon, Phosphorus or Lead
Otherwise, the oxygen sensor for
Filling Fuel Tank
Flushing Cooling System and Fogging Engine
Flushing with the Flushing Attachment
Lubrication
Cleaning and Anti-corrosionMeasure
Battery Care
Antidote:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE CHART
GREASING
CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG
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CHECKING FUEL SYSTEM
Checking points
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo- sion
8 Check for fuel leakage regularly
INSPECTING FUEL FILTER
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
CHECKING WATER IN ENGINE OIL TANK
CHECKING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL
PUMP DRIVE BELT
REPLACING FUSE
CHECKING WIRING AND
CONNECTORS
EXHAUST LEAKAGE
WATER LEAKAGE
CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILT
SYSTEM
8 Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt-support
lever is locked. Severe injury could
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Installing the Propeller
CHANGING GEAR OIL
INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE(S)
Do not paint the anode(s), for this would render it ineffective
CHECKING BATTERY (for Electric start model)
8 A poorly maintained battery will quickly deteriorate
Connecting the Battery
8 Reversal of the battery leads will damage the rectifier
8 Using a single battery
8 Using an accessory battery
Use of smaller wire could lead to a fire
Disconnecting the Battery
CHECKING BOLTS AND NUTS
CLEANING COOLING-WATER
PASSAGES
Flushing device equipped model
Do not leave the garden-hoseconnector
loose on the bottom cowling fitting or let
MOTOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning the Outboard Motor
Checking Painted Surface of Motor
COATING THE BOAT BOTTOM
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TEMPORARY ACTION IN
EMERGENCY
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TEMPORARY ACTION IN
EMERGENCY
IMPACT DAMAGE
The outboard motor can be seriously
damaged by a collision while operating
POWER TRIM/TILT WILL NOT OPERATE
STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE
Emergency Starting Engine
LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING
ACTIVATES
Be sure to stop the engine before per
forming this procedure
8 If the emergency switch is held up too
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TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR
Do not attempt to run the motor until it has been completely inspected
INDEX
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR U.S.A. AND
CANADA
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
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A
OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADA
Welcome to the Yamaha Family
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