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F200
LF200
F225
LF225
OWNER’S MANUAL
U.S.A.Edition
LIT-18626-06-76
69J-28199-16
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U69J16E0.book Page 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.
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U69J16E0.book Page 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Important manual information EMU31280 your machine and this manual. If there is any To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- NOTE: mation needed for proper operation, mainte- The F200TR, LF200TR, F225TR, LF225TR nance and care. A thorough understanding of and the standard accessories are used as a these simple instru
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U69J16E0.book Page 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Table of contents Tilt support lever for power trim General information ......................1 and tilt or hydro tilt model.......... 18 Identification numbers record...... 1 Top cowling lock lever Outboard motor serial number ....... 1 (pull up type) ............................. 18 Key number.................................... 1 Flushing device ............................ 18 Emission control information ....... 1 Digital tachometer .
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U69J16E0.book Page 2 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Table of contents Greasing....................................... 50 Operating engine....................... 31 Cleaning and adjusting Feeding fuel.................................. 31 spark plug ................................. 50 Starting engine ............................. 31 Checking fuel system ................... 51 Warming up engine ................... 33 Inspecting fuel filter ...................... 52 Manual start and electric s
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U69J16E0.book Page 3 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Table of contents Consumer information................69 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada ........... 69 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........... 71 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ......... 73
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U69J16E0.book Page 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25182 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket or the upper part of the swivel bracket. Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard motor is sto- len. 1. Key number EMU2
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U69J16E0.book Page 2 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information ZMU05159 1. Star labels location EMU25262 Manufactured date label EMU25280 One Star—Low Emission This label is attached to the clamp bracket or The one-star label identifies engines that the swivel bracket. meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke en- gines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EP
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U69J16E0.book Page 3 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information the rated horsepower capacity of the boat. If the rated horsepower capacity of the boat is unknown, consult the dealer or boat man- ufacturer. Do not modify the outboard. Modifications could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use. Incorrect propeller selection and incorrect use may not only cause engine damage, but also adversely affect fuel consumption. ZMU01703 Consult your dealer for correct use. EMU25300 Never o
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U69J16E0.book Page 4 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information Know the marine laws and regulations United States Coast Guard where you will be boating—and obey them. Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) For basic boating rules, see “Rules of the Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- road” on page 5. fairs Stay informed about the weather. Check U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters weather forecasts before boating. Avoid Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 boating in hazardous weather. Boating S
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U69J16E0.book Page 5 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information EMU25413 the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These Label (counter rotation models) rules determine which vessel has the right-of- EWM01281 way, and what each vessel should do. WARNING Stand-on vessel Use only a counterclockwise rotation pro- The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty peller with this engine. to continue its course and speed, except to Counterclockwise propellers are marked avoid an immediate collisio
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U69J16E0.book Page 6 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information Crossing: (you are traveling across the other Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing vessel’s path) each other’s path close enough to run the risk Overtaking: (you are passing or being of collision, the vessel which has the other on passed by another vessel) the starboard (right) side must keep out of the In the following illustration, your boat is in the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your cent
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U69J16E0.book Page 7 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information vessels, the operator should sound a pro- proceeding from open water into port, and longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). If black buoys are to port (left) side. When navi- another vessel is around the bend, it too gating out of port, your position with respect to should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is the buoys should be reversed; red buoys heard, however, the vessel should still pro- should be to port an
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U69J16E0.book Page 8 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information ZMU01708 EMU25540 Do not smoke when refueling, and keep Fueling instructions away from sparks, flames, or other EWM00010 sources of ignition. WARNING Stop engine before refueling. GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH- Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refuel LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! portable fuel tanks off the boat. 8
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U69J16E0.book Page 9 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information EMU25683 Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- Engine oil line spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags. Recommended engine oil: 4-stroke motor oil with a combination of Do not overfill the fuel tank. the following SAE and API oil classifi- Tighten the filler cap securely after refu- cations eling. Engine oil type SAE: If you should swallow some gasoline, in- 10W-30 or 10W-40 hale a lot of gasoline vapor
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U69J16E0.book Page 10 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information damage the motor. Engine speed depends on the propeller size and boat load. If engine speed is too high or too low for good engine performance, this will have an adverse effect on the engine. Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with pro- pellers chosen to perform well over a range of applications, but there may be uses where a propeller with a different pitch would be more ZMU01710 appropriate. For a greater operating loa
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U69J16E0.book Page 11 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM General information For instructions on propeller removal and in- stallation, see page 56. EMU25770 Start-in-gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap- proved remote control units are equipped with start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral. Always select neutral before starting the engine. 11
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U69J16E0.book Page 12 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Basic components EMU25796 Main components NOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models. EMU26180 1. Top cowling Remote control 2. Anti-cavitation plate The remote control lever actuates both the 3. Trim tab (anode) shifter and the throttle. The electrical switches 4. Propeller are mounted on the remote control box. 5. Cooling water inlet 6. Clamp bracket 7. Top cowling lock lever(s) 8. P
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U69J16E0.book Page 13 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Basic components 2. Remote control lever 4. Shift 3. Neutral interlock trigger 5. Fully closed 4. Neutral throttle lever 6. Throttle 5. Main switch / choke switch 7. Fully open 6. Engine stop lanyard switch 7. Throttle friction adjuster N 1 F R 4 4 2 3 1 2 6 6 5 5 4 7 2 7 ZMU04573 3 1. Neutral “” ZMU04569 2. Forward “” 1. Remote control lever 3. Reverse “” 2. Power trim and tilt switch 4. Shift 3. Free accelerator 5. Fully closed 4. Thrott
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U69J16E0.book Page 14 Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:54 AM Basic components After the button is pushed, the throttle be- NOTE: gins to open after the remote control lever is The neutral throttle lever will operate only moved at least 35°. when the remote control lever is in neutral. After using the free accelerator, return the The remote control lever will operate only remote control lever to the neutral position. when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed The free accelerator button wil
