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F200
LF200
F225
LF225
OWNER’S MANUAL
U.S.A.Edition
LIT-18626-07-15
69J-28199-17
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U69J17E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.
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U69J17E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Table of contents Top cowling lock lever General information ..........................1 (pull up type) ................................. 19 Identification numbers record.......... 1 Flushing device ................................ 19 Outboard motor serial number ........... 1 Water separator................................ 20 Key number........................................ 1 Digital tachometer ............................ 20 Emission c
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U69J17E0.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Table of contents Greasing........................................... 58 Filling fuel ...................................... 38 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... 58 Ring Free Fuel Additive.................... 38 Checking fuel system ....................... 59 Operating engine........................... 38 Changing engine oil.......................... 60 Feeding fuel...................................... 38 Checking wiring and connectors
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U69J17E0.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Table of contents Consumer information....................79 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada ............... 79 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............... 81 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ............. 83
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U69J17E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25183 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp 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- 1. Key number len. EMU25221 Emission control information EMU252
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U69J17E0.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM General information 1. Star labels location EMU25262 Manufactured date label EMU25280 This label is attached to the clamp bracket or One Star—Low Emission 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. EPA’s 2006
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U69J17E0.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM General information EMU31440 Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- Engine oil line spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags. Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W oil or 4-stroke Do not overfill the fuel tank. motor oil with a combination of the fol- Tighten the filler cap securely after refu- lowing SAE and API oil classifications eling. Engine oil type SAE: If you should swallow some gasoline, in- 10W-30 or 10W-40 hal
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U69J17E0.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 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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U69J17E0.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM General information For instructions on propeller removal and in- stallation, see page 64. 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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U69J17E0.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Basic components EMU25799 Main components NOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models. 1. Top cowling 2. Anti-cavitation plate 3. Trim tab (anode) 4. Propeller* 5. Cooling water inlet 6. Clamp bracket 7. Water separator 8. Top cowling lock lever(s) 9. Power trim and tilt switch 10.Flushing device 11.Remote control box (side mount type)* 12.Remote control box (binnacle mount type)* 13.Sw
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U69J17E0.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Basic components 3 1 2 5 4 6 ZMU05429 1. Tachometer unit (Square type)* 2. Tachometer unit (Round type)* 3. Speedometer unit (Square type)* 4. Speed & fuel meter unit (Square type)* 5. Speed & fuel meter unit (Round type)* 6. Fuel management meter (Square type)* EMU26180 Remote control The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switches are mounted on the remote control box. 1. Power trim and tilt s
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U69J17E0.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:00 AM Basic components N 1 1 F R 2 4 4 2 3 6 6 4 5 5 2 7 3 7 ZMU04569 ZMU04573 1. Remote control lever 1. Neutral “” 2. Power trim and tilt switch 2. Forward “” 3. Free accelerator 3. Reverse “” 4. Throttle friction adjuster 4. Shift 5. Fully closed EMU26190 6. Throttle Remote control lever 7. Fully open Moving the lever forward from the neutral po- sition engages forward gear. Pulling the lever EMU26201 Neutral interlock trigger back from neutr
