Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual

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F115LF115OWNER’S MANUAL68V-28199-17U.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-06-7568V-9-17 Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:33 PM Page 1

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General information 4 the switch, stopping the engine. ● Know the marine laws and regulationswhere you will be boating—and obeythem. For basic boatin

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General information 5 EMU25413 Label (counter rotation models)WARNING EWM01281 Use only a counterclockwise rotationpropeller with this engine.Counte

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General information 6 sel head-on) Crossing: (you are traveling across the oth-er vessel’s path) Overtaking: (you are passing or beingpassed by ano

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General information 7 bend that may obstruct the view of other wa-ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro-longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 se

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General information 8 EMU25540 Fueling instructionsWARNING EWM00010 GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when

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General information 9 dry rags. ● Do not overfill the fuel tank. ● Tighten the filler cap securely after re-fueling. ● If you should swallow some gas

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General information 10 EMU25700 Battery requirementCAUTION: ECM01060 Do not use a battery that does not meetthe specified capacity. If a battery whi

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General information 11 rise above the maximum recommendedrange, reduce the throttle setting to maintain the engine in the proper operating range.For

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12 Basic components EMU25796 Main componentsNOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. F115

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Basic components 13 EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lever forward from the neutral po-sition engages forward gear. Pulling the le-ver back f

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EMU25060ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.68V-9-17 Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:33 PM Page 2

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Basic components 14 EMU26211 Neutral throttle lever To open the throttle without shifting into ei-ther forward or reverse, put the remote con-trol le

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Basic components 15 EMU25922 Gear shift lever Pulling the gear shift lever towards you putsthe engine in forward gear so that the boatmoves ahead. Pu

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Basic components 16 difficult to move throttle lever or grip, which could result in an accident. When constant speed is desired, tighten theadjuster

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Basic components 17 EMU26001 Engine stop button To open the ignition circuit and stop the en-gine, push this button. EMU26090 Main switch The main sw

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Basic components 18 EMU26141 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle The power trim and tilt system adjusts theoutboard motor a

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Basic components 19NOTE: For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch, see page 43. EMU26161 Power trim and tilt switches (twin binnacle

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Basic components 20 EMU26340 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model To keep the outboard motor in the tilted upposition, lock

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Basic components 21 EMU26300 Warning indicator If the engine develops a condition which iscause for warning, the indicator lights up. Fordetails on h

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Basic components 22NOTE: The water separator and engine troublewarning indicators only operate when the en-gine is equipped with the appropriate func

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Basic components 23 EMU26581 Overheat warning indicator (digital type) If the engine temperature rises too high, thewarning indicator will start to b

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Important manual information EMU31280 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-mation needed fo

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Basic components 24NOTE: Memorize the trim angles that work best foryour boat under different conditions. Adjustthe trim angle to the desired setting

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Basic components 25NOTE: ● The trip distance is shown in kilometers ormiles depending upon the unit of measure-ment selected for the speedometer. ● T

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Basic components 26 blink.CAUTION: ECM00880 Do not continue to operate the enginewith full throttle if a warning device hasactivated. Get back to th

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Basic components 27 Use the “” (set) button to rotate the fuelflow display in the following order: ● Press the “” (set) button once to displaythe fue

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Basic components 28NOTE: If twin engines are installed on your boat, thegauge will only display the total fuel economy of both engines.NOTE: ● Fuel c

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Basic components 29 not be located and corrected. EMU30340 Overheat warning (twin engines) This engine has an overheat warning device.If the engine t

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Basic components 30 on the engine not affected by overheating,turn off the main switch of the engine over- heating. EMU30351 Low oil pressure warning

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31 Operation EMU26901 InstallationCAUTION: ECM00110 Incorrect engine height or obstructionsto smooth water flow (such as the designor condition of t

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Operation 32 EMU26930 Mounting height (boat bottom) To run your boat at optimum efficiency, thewater resistance (drag) of the boat and out-board moto

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Operation 33 not working properly, have it inspectedand repaired before operating the out-board motor. Otherwise an accident could occur.CAUTION: ECM

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Table of contents General information ... 1 Identification numbers record... 1 Outboard motor serial number ...

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Operation 34 EMU30021 Filling fuelWARNING EWM00060 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Keep away fromsparks, cigarettes, fl

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Operation 35 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27592 Electric start / prime start models 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.NOTE: The start-in-gear p

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Operation 36 5. Immediately after the engine starts, re-lease the main switch and allow it to re-turn to “” (on).CAUTION: ECM00191 ● Never turn the

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Operation 37 gine power means the loss of moststeering control. Also, without enginepower, the boat could slow rapidly. Thiscould cause people and ob

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Operation 38 EMU27670 Warming up engine EMU27710 Manual start and electric start models 1. After starting the engine, allow it to idlefor 3 minutes t

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Operation 39 firmly from neutral to forward.Remote control models1. Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (ifequipped) and move the remote controllev

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Operation 40 EMU27820 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool offfor a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-ping the engine i

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Operation 41 switch to “” (off). EMU27861 Trimming outboard motor The trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of the

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Operation 42 Adjust the outboard motor trim angle usingthe power trim and tilt switch.To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch“” (up).To lower t

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Operation 43 Bow Up Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boattoo high in the water. Performance and econ-omy are decreased because the hull of thebo

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Table of contents Operating engine... 34 Feeding fuel ... 34Starting engine...

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Operation 44 on page 40. Never tilt the outboard mo-tor while the engine is running. Severedamage from overheating can result. ● Do not tilt up the e

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Operation 45 4. Push the tilt support knob into the clampbracket or pull the tilt support lever to-ward you to support the engine.WARNING EWM00260 A

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Operation 46 EMU28060 Cruising in shallow water The outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water. EMU28090 Power trim

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Operation 47 2. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to thedesired position using the power trim / tiltswitch.3. To return the outboard motor to the n

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Operation 48NOTE: For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 50. Cruising in turbid water Yamaha strongly recommends that you usethe optional

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49 Maintenance EMU28217 Specifications Dimension: Overall length: 825 mm (32.5 in)Overall width: 498 mm (19.6 in)Overall height L: F115TR 1609 mm (63

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Maintenance 50 4.3 L (4.55 US qt) (3.78 Imp.qt)Recommended gear oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE#90Gear oil quantity: F115TR 760.0 cm 3 (25.70 US oz) (26.81

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Maintenance 51 lowing procedures.CAUTION: ECM01080 ● To prevent problems which can becaused by oil entering the cylinder fromthe sump, keep the outb

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Maintenance 52 parts while the engine is running. 6. Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15minutes in neutral position while supply-ing fresh water.

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Maintenance 53 equipment, lighted cigarettes, and soon.) ● DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-dling batteries.KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC FLUID OU

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Table of contents INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ... 81

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Maintenance 54 instead of cooling the engine, which cancause serious overheating. Be sure theconnector is tightened securely on the fit- ting after f

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Maintenance 55 EMU30562 Maintenance chartNOTE: ● Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. ● The maintena

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Maintenance 56 EMU28874 Maintenance chart (additional) EMU28910NOTE: When using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, inspecting valve clearance may be requi

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Maintenance 57 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) F115, LF115 EMU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plugWARNING EWM00560

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Maintenance 58 When fitting the plug, always clean the gas-ket surface and use a new gasket. Wipe offany dirt from the threads and screw in thespark

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Maintenance 59 EMU28980 Inspecting fuel filterWARNING EWM00310 Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-pors are flammable and explosive. ● If you h

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Maintenance 60 parts while the engine is running.CAUTION: ECM00490 This procedure must be performed whilethe outboard motor is in the water. Aflushi

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Maintenance 61 3. Put a new gasket on the oil drain screw.Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket andinstall the drain screw.NOTE: If a torque wrench

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Maintenance 62 7. Dispose of used oil according to localregulations.NOTE: ● For more information on the disposal ofused oil, consult your Yamaha deal

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Maintenance 63 4. Use the tilt support lever to lock the mo-tor in the up position. Operate the tiltdown switch briefly so the motor is sup-ported by

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1 General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25182 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number isstamped on the

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Maintenance 64 Checkpoints ● Check each of the propeller blades forwear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-tion, or other damage. ● Check the propel

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Maintenance 65 from that expected.CAUTION: ECM00340 ● Be sure to install the thrust washer be-fore installing the propeller, otherwisethe lower case

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Maintenance 66 to drain completely.CAUTION: ECM00710 Inspect the used oil after it has beendrained. If the oil is milky, water is gettinginto the ge

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Maintenance 67 EMU29320 Checking battery (for electric start models)WARNING EWM00330 Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric ac

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Maintenance 68 tion in the boat. Install a fully charged bat- tery in the holder.CAUTION: ECM01121 ● Make sure the main switch (on applica-ble model

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69 Trouble Recovery EMU29424 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-tion systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other

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Trouble Recovery 70 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

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Trouble Recovery 71 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane.Q.

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Trouble Recovery 72 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?A. Connect correctly.Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and rep

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Trouble Recovery 73 EMU29480 Replacing fuse If the fuse has blown on an electric startmodel, remove the electrical cover, open thefuse holder, and re

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General information 2 EMU25262 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket orthe swivel bracket. EMU25272 Star labels Your ou

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Trouble Recovery 74 the power trim and tilt / the power tilt becauseof a discharged battery or a failure with thepower trim and tilt unit / the power

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Trouble Recovery 75 4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-ther information, see page 35. Be surethe engine is in neutral and that the en-gine s

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Trouble Recovery 76 dure below in order to minimize engine dam-age. EMU29790 Procedure 1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-weed, and so on, with f

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77 Consumer information EMU29811 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada

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Consumer information 78

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Consumer information 79 EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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Consumer information 80

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Consumer information 81 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA

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Printed in JapanMay 2005–2.1 × 1 !Printed on raecycled paper68V-9-17 Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:33 PM Page 4

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.MADE IN JAPANPAYS D'ORIGINE JAPONOUTBOARD MOTOR WARRANTY REGISTRATIONENREGISTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE DU MOTEUR HORS-BORDPleas

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General information 3 EMU25300 Three Stars—Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 ex-haus

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PLACEPOSTAGEHEREATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT Warranty card-04 2/17/03 2:41 PM Page 2

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