Yamaha SX200C Owner's Manual

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1-5Eqwwr001464000577eEMU00014IMPORTANT LABELSWARNING LABELS2WARNING6Be sure shift control is in neutral6before starting engine. (except 2HP)6Do not to

EONSTARTOFF7010265-7301021208036EMU00430Emergency Starting Engine1) Remove the top cowling.2) Remove the flywheel cover.3) Prepare the engine for star

E5-8EMU00438ENGINE FAILS TO OPERATEIf the engine speed becomes erratic or theengine stops unexpectedly, or if theengine does not start, the following

EN7010145-9wqONSTARTOFF701022000891If an engine fails to start, use the follow-ing procedure.1) Adjust the trim angle so that theengine is vertical or

E5-10EMU01191LOW OIL LEVEL WARNINGACTIVATESIf the oil level is allowed to drop too low,the red segment will appear on the oillevel indicator, the buzz

E5-11NOTE:8 Reserve oil capacity is maximum 1,500cm3(1.6 US qt, 1.31 Imp qt).8 The oil feed pump will not operate if theengine is tilted more than 35°

E5-12EMU00446TREATMENT OF SUBMERGEDMOTORIf the outboard motor is submerged,immediately take it a Yamaha dealer.Otherwise, some corrosion may beginalmo

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EEMU00450Chapter 6INDEXINDEX...6-1123456 67K-9-15-6 1/30/03 14:13 Page 1

EEMU00451INDEXAAdjusting trim angle...3-19BBasic boating rules ...1-6Battery care...

E6-2NNeutral interlock trigger ...2-3Neutral throttle lever ...2-3OOil level indicator...

1-6EStand-on vesselThe vessel with the right-of-way has theduty to continue its course and speed,except to avoid an immediate collision.When you maint

EMU01599IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR U.S.A. ANDCANADAWelcome to the Yamaha Family!Congratulations on the purchase of your new Yamaha marine powe

5. Your warranty applies specifically to repairs made in the country of purchase. If yourU.S.-purchased Yamaha needs warranty service while in Canada,

EMU00912*YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is proud of its heritage and reputat

SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY. Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs,shear pins, propellers, hubs,

CUSTOMER SERVICEIf your machine requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha outboard dealer within the continental UnitedStat

EMU01178IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATIONIF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADAWelcome to the Yamaha Family!Congratulations on the purchase of y

Printed in JapanMarch 2003-0.5 × 1 !67K-28199-15(150JETO, 200JETO)(E)Printed on recycled paperSX150CSX200COWNER’S MANUALU.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-05-37 6

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

PLACEPOSTAGEHEREATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENTWarranty card 2/27/02 11:47 AM Page 2

1-7ERULES WHEN ENCOUNTERINGVESSELSThere are three main situations which youmay encounter with other vessels whichcould lead to a collision unless theS

1-8Ethe power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has the right-of-way.2. Sailing vessels should keep clear ofany fishing vessel.3. In a narrow cha

1-9E11A11Proceeding toward headof navigation from seawardCAN BUOYOdd number. Leave to port.ORSECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYSSTARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEMold n

1-10EEMU00017FUELING INSTRUCTIONSwGASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!8 Do not smoke when refueling, andkeep away from sparks,

EMU19570ENGINE OILUse Yamalube 2-M outboard oil. IfYamalube 2-M is not available, use onlyanother outboard motor manufacturer’sfactory-brand oil with

1-12EEMU01775BATTERY REQUIREMENTcCDo not use a battery that does not meetthe specified capacity. If a battery whichdoes not meet specifications is use

1-13EEMU01395PROPELLER SELECTIONThe performance of your outboard motorwill be critically affected by your choice ofpropeller, as an incorrect choice c

E1-14EMU01209START-IN-GEAR PROTECTIONYamaha outboard motors or Yamahaapproved remote control units areequipped with start-in-gear protectiondevice(s).

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EEMU00037Chapter 2BASIC COMPONENTSMAIN COMPONENTS...2-1OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS ANDOTHER FUNCTIONS ...

EEMU01206MAIN COMPONENTSweouyi!0qrtww!2!3TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmode!4!11 Top cowling2 Top cowling lock levers3 Anti-cavitation

EEMU00039OPERATIONS OF CONTROLSAND OTHER FUNCTIONSEMU00096REMOTE CONTROLBoth the shifter and the throttle are actu-ated by the remote control lever. I

EEMU00101Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition sys-tem; its operation is described below.8 OFFElectrical circuits switched off.(The key can

E2-4EMU00934Engine Stop Lanyard SwitchThe lock-plate 1 must be attached to theengine stop lanyard switch for the engineto run. The lanyard 2 should be

E701035EMU01155Throttle Friction Adjusting ScrewA friction device in the remote control boxprovides adjustable resistance to move-ment of the remote c

E2-6EMU00113TRIM TABThe trim tab should be adjusted so thatthe steering control can be turned toeither the right or left by applying thesame amount of

E2-7302012UPDOWNEMU01125POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHThe power trim/tilt adjusts the motorangle in relation to the transom. Thepower trim/tilt switch is loca

E2-8001082001049qtwuyer001078001050EMU01614DIGITAL TACHOMETERThis gauge contains the tachometer, trimmeter, hour meter, oil level indicator, andthe ov

EThank you for choosing a Yamaha out-board motor. This Owner’s manual con-tains information needed for proper oper-ation, maintenance and care. A thor

E2-9001051q001087EMU01620Hour MeterThis meter shows the number of hoursthe engine has been run. It can be set toshow the total number of hours or then

E2-10802016*TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmodeqwerEMU00140DIGITAL SPEEDOMETERThis meter contains the speedometer, fuelmeter with warnin

E2-11qwe802023*EMU00141SpeedometerThe meter will show the boat speed.NOTE:The speedometer displays km/h, mph, orknots, depending upon operator prefer-

E802025*TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmode2-12EMU00144Fuel meterThe fuel level is displayed by eight seg-ments. When all segments are s

EMU00157TILT SUPPORT LEVERTo keep the outboard motor in the tilted-up position, lock the tilt support lever tothe clamp bracket.403033E2-13EMU00145War

E2-14EMU00163TOP COWLING LOCK LEVERSTo remove the engine top cowling, pullup the front and rear lock levers. Then liftoff the cowling. When replacing

E2-15701054001053EMU00169WARNING SYSTEMcCDo not continue to operate the engine ifthe warning device has activated. Consultyour Yamaha dealer if the pr

E2-16001094213022q905012qEMU00172OIL LEVEL WARNING / OIL FILTERCLOGGING WARNINGThis engine has an oil level warning sys-tem. If oil level falls below

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EEMU00174Chapter 3OPERATIONINSTALLATION ...3-1Mounting the outboard motor...3-2FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE O

ECONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC COMPONENTSOPERATIONMAINTENANCETROUBLE RECOVERYINDEX123456READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUT

EEMU00175INSTALLATIONcCIncorrect engine height or obstructions tosmooth water flow (such as the design orcondition of the boat or accessories suchas t

EEMU00176MOUNTING THE OUTBOARDMOTORwImproper mounting of the outboardmotor could result in hazardous condi-tions such as poor handling, loss of con-tr

EwOverpowering a boat may cause severeinstability. Do not install an outboardmotor with more horsepower than themaximum rating on the capacity plate o

EEMU00186FILLING FUELAND ENGINE OILEMU01031FILLING FUEL1) Remove the fuel tank cap.2) Fill the fuel tank carefully.3) Close the cap securely after ref

EEMU01800FILLING OILThis engine uses the oil injection system,which provides superior lubrication byensuring the proper oil ratio for all operat-ing c

E3-6cCWhen the engine is operated for the firsttime or stored for a period of time, a min-imum of 5 liters (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) ofoil should be kep

E3-71,500 cm3(1.6 US qt,1.31 Imp qt)or lessEMU01543Oil Level IndicatorThe various oil level system functions are as follows:RemarksOil level indica-to

E3-8EMU00204PRE-OPERATION CHECKSwIf any item in the pre-operation check isnot working properly, have it inspectedand repaired before operating the out

E3-9EMU00211Engine8 Check the engine and engine mounting.8 Look for loose or damaged fasteners.8 Check the propeller for damage.8 Check that the batte

EMU01779BREAKING IN ENGINEYour new engine requires a period ofbreak-in to allow mating surfaces of mov-ing parts to wear in evenly. Correct break-in w

EEMU00004Chapter 1GENERALINFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD ..1-1Outboard motor serial number...1-1Key number...

E3-11EMU01788Run the engine under load (in gear with apropeller installed) as follows.1) First 10 minutes:Run the engine at the lowest possiblespeed.

E3-12902023*001671EMU01197STARTING ENGINEw8 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and thatyou can steer clear of any ob

E3-13EMU00247PROCEDURE FOR REMOTECONTROL MODEL4) Place the remote control lever in theNeutral position.NOTE:The start-in-gear protection device pre-ve

ONSTARTOFF701022E3-14EMU00949Electric Start Model7) Turn the main switch to “START”,and hold it for a maximum of 5 sec-onds.8) Immediately after the e

E3-15309013EMU01198WARMING UP ENGINE1) Before beginning operation, allow theengine to warm up at idling speed for3 minutes. (Failure to do this willsh

701043NFNR701044E3-16EMU00261SHIFTINGwBefore shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.cCTo change the shifting posit

E3-17ONSTARTOFF701023EMU00273STOPPING ENGINELet it cool off for a few minutes at idle orlow speed first. Stopping the engineimmediately after operatin

q000861E3-18EMU01412TRIMMING OUTBOARDMOTORThe trim angle of the outboard motorhelps determine the position of the bowof the boat in the water. The cor

E3-19UPDN702014qADJUSTING TRIM ANGLEEMU01401Power Trim/Tilt Modelw8 Be sure all people are clear of the out-board motor when adjusting thetrim/tilt an

E3-20001672q001673w001674eEMU19160Trim angle settings and boat handlingWhen the boat is on plane, a bow-up atti-tude results in less drag, greater sta

1-1EEMU00005IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSRECORDEMU00007OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBERThe outboard motor serial number isstamped on the label attached to the po

E0008563-21EMU01200TILTING UP/DOWNIf the engine will be stopped for sometime, or if the boat is moored in shallows,the engine should be tilted up to p

E3-22UPDOWNUPDN702014403035*EMU01201PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UPPower trim/tilt model1) If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock onthe boat, disconnect the

EMU00316CRUISING IN OTHERCONDITIONSCRUISING IN SALT WATERAfter operating in salt water, wash out thecooling-water passages with fresh waterto prevent

EEMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS ...4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR ...

E4-1EMU00318*SPECIFICATIONSRecommended fuelP.O.N.Fuel tank capacity L (US gal, Imp gal)Recommended engine oilLubrication Fuel : OilEngine oil capacity

E4-2823 (32.4)577 (22.7)1,742 (68.6)642 (25.3)206 (454)4,500 ~ 5,500147.1 (200.0) @ 5,000700 ~ 7602-stroke, 90°V62,596 (158.4)90.0 × 68.0 (3.54 × 2.68

E4-3EMU01369TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTORwLeaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans-porting and storing the outboard motor,close the air ven

E4-4EMU01777STORING OUTBOARD MOTORWhen storing your Yamaha outboardmotor for prolonged periods of time (2months or longer), several important pro-cedu

E903021EMU00338*Flushing Cooling System and FoggingEngineCooling system flushing is essential toprevent the cooling system from cloggingup with salt,

E4-6EMU00350*Lubrication1) Remove the spark plug(s). Spray a“Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine FoggingOil” into each cylinder for 5 seconds.Grease the spark plu

1-2E108035qwEMU01385EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATIONEMU01386NORTH AMERICAN MODELSThis engine conforms to U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)regulatio

E4-7901015UPPER LEVELLOWER LEVELEMU00353Battery CarewBattery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-gerous, causing severe burns, etc. It con-tains sulfur

E4-8EMU01569PERIODIC MAINTENANCEwBe sure to turn off the engine when youperform maintenance unless otherwisespecified. If the owner is not familiar wi

E4-9EMU19490MAINTENANCE CHARTFrequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating con-ditions, but the following table gives

E4-10EMU00366GREASINGYamaha marine grease(Water resistant grease) 67K-9-15-4 2/28/03 9:15 Page 11

E4-11EMU01202CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARKPLUGwWhen removing or installing a spark plug,be careful not to damage the insulator. Adamaged insulator coul

E4-12When fitting the plug, always clean thegasket surface and use a new gasket.Wipe off any dirt from the threads andscrew in the spark plug to the c

E4-13EMU00369CHECKING FUEL SYSTEMwGasoline (petrol) and its vapors are highlyflammable and explosive. Keep awayfrom sparks, cigarettes, flames or othe

E4-14207052*rtewyEMU00370INSPECTING FUEL FILTERwGasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, andits vapors are flammable and explosive.8 If you have any que

E4-15EMU09912INSPECTING IDLING SPEEDw8 Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation.8 Keep hands, hair and clothes awayfro

E4-16A diagnostic tachometer should be usedfor this procedure. Results may varydepending on whether testing is conduct-ed with the flushing attachment

1-3EEMU00917SAFETYINFORMATION8 Before mounting or operating the out-board motor, read this entire manual.Reading it should give you an under-standing

E4-17000501tw000855retqEMU01330REPLACING FUSEIf a fuse has blown, remove the electricalcover, open the fuse holder and removethe fuse with a fuse pull

E4-18qwEMU00993CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILTSYSTEMw8 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt-supportlever is locked. Sever

E4-19210012602051602036602041*qwetyrEMU00388CHECKING PROPELLERwYou could be seriously injured if theengine accidentally starts while you arenear the p

E4-20EMU00397Installing the PropellercC8 Be sure to install the thrust washerbefore installing propeller, otherwise,lower case and propeller boss may

E4-21001392qwEMU01460CHANGING GEAR OILw8 Be sure the outboard is securely fas-tened to the transom or a stable stand.You could be severely injured if

E4-225) With the outboard motor in a verticalposition, and using a flexible or pres-surized filling device, inject the gearoil into the oil drain plug

E4-23EMU04041CHECKING BATTERY (for Electricstart models)wBattery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric acid and therefore is poi-sonous

E4-24cC8 A poorly maintained battery will quick-ly deteriorate.8 Ordinary tap-water contains mineralsharmful to a battery, and should not beused for t

E4-25cC8 Make sure the main switch (on applica-ble models) is “OFF” before working onthe battery.8 Reversal of the battery leads will dam-age the rect

E4-26EMU01280Disconnecting the BatteryDisconnect the BLACK lead from the NEG-ATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnectthe RED lead from the POSITIVE (

1-4E8 When a swimmer is in the water nearyou shift into neutral and shut off theengine.8 Be informed about boating safety.Additional publications and

E4-27000842weqEMU01172CLEANING COOLING-WATER PASSAGESFlushing device equipped modelPerform this procedure right after opera-tion for the most thorough

E4-28EMU00412Checking Painted Surface of MotorCheck the motor for scratches, nicks, orflaking paint. Areas with damaged paintare more likely to corrod

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EEMU00414Chapter 5TROUBLE RECOVERYTROUBLESHOOTING ...5-1TEMPORARY ACTION INEMERGENCY ...

E5-1EMU01204¯TROUBLESHOOTINGA problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other problems. The trou

E5-2C. Engine idlesirregularly or stalls.Trouble Possible Cause Remedy1. Spark plug(s) fouled or incorrecttype.2. Fuel system obstructed.3. Fuel conta

E5-3D. Warning buzzersounds orindicator lamplights.Trouble Possible Cause Remedy1. Cooling system clogged.2. Engine oil level low.3. Heat range of spa

E5-4Trouble Possible Cause Remedy16. Thermostat faulty or clogged.17. Air vent screw closed.18. Fuel pump damaged.19. Fuel joint connection incorrect.

EEMU00416TEMPORARY ACTION INEMERGENCYEMU01492IMPACT DAMAGEwThe outboard motor can be seriouslydamaged by a collision while operatingor trailering. Dam

E5-6EMU00424STARTER WILL NOT OPERATEIf the starter mechanism does not operate(engine cannot be cranked with thestarter), the engine can be manually st