Yamaha LZ150D Owner's Manual

Printed in JapanApril 2004–0.4 × 1 !Printed on recycled paperZ150DLZ150DZ175DZ200DLZ200DOWNER’S MANUAL68F-28199-16U.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-05-95U68F16 H

General information 5 propeller with this engine.Counterclockwise propellers are markedwith a letter “L” after the size indication.The wrong type of

General information 6 way; it is called the “stand-on” vessel. Thevessel which does not have the right-of-wayis called the “give-way” or “burdened” v

General information 7 Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossingeach other’s path close enough to run therisk of collision, the vessel which

General information 8 Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United states are markedfor safe navigation by the lateral system ofbuoyage.

General information 9 EMU25540 Fueling instructionsWARNING EWM00010 GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when

General information 10 dry rags. ● Do not overfill the fuel tank. ● Tighten the filler cap securely after re-fueling. ● If you should swallow some ga

General information 11 EMU25711 Battery specificationsNOTE: The engine cannot be started if battery volt- age is too low. EMU25741 Propeller selectio

12 Basic components EMU25795 Main componentsNOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. Z150

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

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

EMU25071ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.U68F16 Hyoshi 3/11/04 12:36 AM Page 2

Basic components 15 there is too much resistance, it could bedifficult to move throttle lever or grip, which could result in an accident. When consta

Basic components 16 EMU26090 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition system;its operation is described below. ● “” (off) With the main swi

Basic components 17 while the boat is moving could increasethe risk of falling overboard and coulddistract the operator, increasing the riskof collis

Basic components 18 EMU26340 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model To keep the outboard motor in the tilted upposition, lock

Basic components 19 ter passages of the motor using a gardenhose and tap water.NOTE: For details on usage, see page 51. EMU26470 Tachometer This gaug

Basic components 20 EMU26550 Oil level indicator (digital type) This indicator shows the engine oil level. Ifthe oil level falls below the lower limi

Basic components 21 turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on.NOTE: The speedometer displays km/h, mph, orknots, according to oper

Basic components 22 ● Changing the display format ● Pressing the “” (mode) button chang-es the display format in the following pat-tern: ● Total hour

Basic components 23 tor switch.NOTE: The fuel level reading can be affected by theposition of the sensor in the fuel tank and theattitude of the boat

Basic components 24NOTE: After the main switch is first turned on, allsegments of the display come on as a test.After a few seconds, the gauge will c

Important manual information EMU25100 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-mation needed fo

Basic components 25 EMU26770 Fuel economy This gauge displays the distance per liter orgallon when cruising, and is only for refer-ence use by the op

Basic components 26NOTE: If the two engines’ speeds are not synchro-nized while cruising, they can be synchro- nized by adjusting trim angle or throt

Basic components 27 If the warning system has activated, stop theengine and check the cooling water inlet forclogging.NOTE: Dual engine drive users:S

Basic components 28 If the warning system has been activated,stop the engine and check for the cause.NOTE: The warning for oil filter clogging is sim

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

Operation 30 EMU26930 Mounting height (boat bottom) To run your boat at optimum efficiency, thewater resistance (drag) of the boat and out-board moto

Operation 31 EMU27090 Procedure for HPDI models Run the engine under load (in gear with apropeller installed) as follows.1. First 10 minutes:Run the

Operation 32 EMU27130 Controls ● Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop-er operation before starting the engine. ● The controls should work smo

Operation 33 EMU27232 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many differentsubstances, each chos

Operation 34 cate the amount of additional oil that can beadded to the tank. The top oil level line indi-cates approximately 1.9 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4Im

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

Operation 35 EMU27321 Oil level indicator operation The various functions of the oil level system are as follows: EMU27381 Oil level indicator Electr

Operation 36 EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27480 Feeding fuelWARNING EWM00420 ● Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored

Operation 37 arm or leg. Then install the lock plate onthe other end of the lanyard into the en-gine stop switch.WARNING EWM00120 ● Attach the engin

Operation 38NOTE: ● When the engine is cold, it needs to bewarmed up. For further information, seepage 38. ● If the engine is warm and fails to start

Operation 39 EMU27784 Reverse (automatic reverse lock and power trim and tilt models)WARNING EWM00190 When operating in reverse, go slowly. Donot op

Operation 40 2. After stopping the engine, disconnectthe fuel line or close the fuel cock if thereis a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.3. Tight

Operation 41 angle can cause loss of control. ● Use the power tilt switch located on thebottom engine cowling (if equipped)only when the boat is at a

Operation 42 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

Operation 43 on page 39. Never tilt the outboard mo-tor while the engine is running. Severedamage from overheating can result. ● Do not tilt up the e

Operation 44WARNING EWM00260 After tilting the outboard motor, be sureto support it with the tilt support knob ortilt support lever. Otherwise the o

Table of contents Starting engine... 36 Warming up engine ... 38 Electric start and prime start mod

Operation 45 EMU28060 Cruising in shallow water The outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water. EMU28090 Power trim

Operation 46 3. To return the outboard motor to the nor-mal running position, press the powertrim / tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-board motor d

47 Maintenance EMU28215 Specifications Dimension: Overall length: 792 mm (31.2 in) Overall width: 554 mm (21.8 in) Overall height L: 1655 mm (65.2 in

Maintenance 48 Z175TR MZ200TR M Fuel and oil: Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline Min. pump octane: 86 Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 2-st

Maintenance 49 EMU28250 Storing outboard motor When storing your Yamaha outboard motorfor prolonged periods of time (2 months orlonger), several impo

Maintenance 50 tion, fogging/lubricating of the engine ismandatory to prevent excessive enginedamage due to rust. Perform the flush-ing and fogging a

Maintenance 51 poisonous and highly caustic.Always follow these preventive mea-sures: ● Avoid bodily contact with electrolyticfluid as it can cause s

Maintenance 52 and let the water flush through the cool-ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turnoff the water and disconnect the gardenhose.4. When fl

Maintenance 53 Yamaha genuine parts and accessories areavailable from your Yamaha dealer.

Maintenance 54 EMU28521 Maintenance chart Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-tions, but the followi

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

Maintenance 55NOTE: When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. EMU28871 Maint

Maintenance 56 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) Z150D, LZ150D, Z175D, Z200D, LZ200D EMU28951 Cleaning and adjusting sp

Maintenance 57 ple, if the center electrode porcelain is verywhite, this could indicate an intake air leak orcarburetion problem in that cylinder. Do

Maintenance 58 Checkpoints ● Fuel system parts leakage ● Fuel line joint leakage ● Fuel line cracks or other damage ● Fuel connector leakage EMU28980

Maintenance 59 4. Reinstall the filter element in the cup.Make sure the O-ring is in position in thecup. Insert the cup and O-ring into the fil-ter h

Maintenance 60 EMU29050 Checking water in engine oil tank Oil injection models There is a water trap at the bottom of the en-gine oil tank. If water

Maintenance 61 5. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods arefree of corrosion or other flaws.6. Activate the tilt-down switch until the trimrods have

Maintenance 62 Checkpoints ● Check each of the propeller blades forwear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-tion, or other damage. ● Check the propel

Maintenance 63 could be damaged. ● Be sure to use a new cotter pin andbend the ends over securely. Otherwisethe propeller could come off during op- e

Maintenance 64 sition, and using a flexible or pressur-ized filling device, inject the gear oil intothe gear oil drain screw hole.6. When the oil beg

General information 2 EMU25261 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket orthe swivel bracket. EMU25272 Star labels Your ou

Maintenance 65 sures: ● Avoid bodily contact with electrolyticfluid as it can cause severe burns orpermanent eye injury. ● Wear protective eye gear w

Maintenance 66 age the electrical parts. ● Connect the red battery cable firstwhen installing the battery and discon-nect the black battery cable fir

Maintenance 67 EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat performance. Theboat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-rine growth as p

68 Trouble Recovery EMU29422 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-tion systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other

Trouble Recovery 69 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

Trouble Recovery 70 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane.Q.

Trouble Recovery 71 Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec-ommended type.Q. Is high pressure fuel pum

Trouble Recovery 72 EMU29492 Replacing fuse If the fuse has blown on an electric startmodel, open the fuse box and use a fusepuller to replace the fu

Trouble Recovery 73 2. Put the engine in the desired position,then tighten the manual valve screw byturning it clockwise. EMU29540 Starter will not o

Trouble Recovery 74 ther information, see page 36. Be surethe engine is in neutral and that the en-gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at-tached t

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

Trouble Recovery 75 1. Remove the top cowling.2. Turn on the main switch.3. Lift the emergency switch to pump re-serve oil into the engine oil tank f

Trouble Recovery 76 3. Drain the fuel from the vapor separator,fuel filter, and fuel line.4. Feed fogging oil or engine oil throughthe intake manifol

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

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Consumer information 79 EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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Consumer information 81

Consumer information 82 EMU29840 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADA

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General information 4 of the road” on page 5. ● Stay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoidboating in hazardous wea

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