Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

F9.92T9.92F15OWNER’S MANUAL66M-28199-1CU.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-06-7266M-9-1C Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:03 PM Page 1

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

General information 5 EMU25431 LabelWARNING EWM01300 ● This engine is equipped with a neutralstarting device. ● The engine will not start unless the

General information 6 tion and collision, and to any special circum-stances, which may render a departure fromthe above rules necessary in order to a

General information 7 other vessel is expected to maintain itscourse and speed. You must stay out of itsway until you are clear of it. Likewise, if a

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

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

General information 10 EMU25690 Battery requirementCAUTION: ECM01060 Do not use a battery that does not meetthe specified capacity. If a battery whi

General information 11 accessories rated to withstand 18 volts orhigher with the above models. Consult yourYamaha dealer for details on installing an

12 Basic components EMU25796 Main componentsNOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. F9.9

Basic components 13 T9.9ER, T9.9EH EMU25802 Fuel tank If your model was equipped with a portablefuel tank, its function is as follows.WARNING EWM0002

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Basic components 14 tions. EMU25830 Fuel joint This joint is used to connect the fuel line. EMU25841 Fuel gauge This gauge is located on either the f

Basic components 15 EMU26201 Neutral interlock trigger To shift out of neutral, first pull the neutral in-terlock trigger up. EMU26211 Neutral thrott

Basic components 16 EMU25922 Gear shift lever Pulling the gear shift lever towards you putsthe engine in forward gear so that the boatmoves ahead. Pu

Basic components 17 EMU25970 Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis-tance to movement of the throttle grip or theremo

Basic components 18NOTE: The engine cannot be started with the lock plate removed. EMU26001 Engine stop button To open the ignition circuit and stop

Basic components 19 EMU26080 Starter button To start the engine with the electric starter,push the starter button. EMU26090 Main switch The main swit

Basic components 20 switch, see pages 38 and 41. EMU26110 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis-tance to the steerin

Basic components 21 starboard side “B” in the figure.CAUTION: ECM00840 The trim tab also serves as an anode toprotect the engine from electrochemica

Basic components 22 EMU26360 Power tilt unit This unit tilts the outboard motor up anddown and is controlled with the power tiltswitch.CAUTION: ECM00

Basic components 23 EMU26801 Warning systemCAUTION: ECM00090 Do not continue to operate the engine if awarning device has activated. Consultyour Yam

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

Basic components 24 ● The buzzer will sound (if equipped on thetiller handle, remote control box, or mainswitch panel).If the warning system has acti

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

Operation 26 motor greatly affects the water resistance. Ifthe mounting height is too high, cavitationtends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion;an

Operation 27 board (if packed). For details, consultyour Yamaha dealer.WARNING EWM00650 Avoid using bolts, nuts or washers otherthan those contained

Operation 28 er operation before starting the engine. ● The controls should work smoothly, with-out binding or unusual free play. ● Look for loose or

Operation 29 EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27461 Feeding fuel (portable tank)WARNING EWM00420 ● Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is

Operation 30 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27505 Manual start models (tiller control) 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.NOTE: The start-in-gear

Operation 31NOTE: ● It is not necessary to use the choke whenstarting a warm engine. ● If the choke knob is left in the “”(start) position while the

Operation 32NOTE: The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when in neu- tral.2. Attach the engine stop switch lany

Operation 33 ● If the choke knob is left in the “”(start) position while the engine is running, the engine will run poorly or stall.5. Push the start

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

Operation 34 gine power means the loss of moststeering control. Also, without enginepower, the boat could slow rapidly. Thiscould cause people and ob

Operation 35 6. Turn the main switch to “” (start),and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.7. Immediately after the engine starts, re-lease the main s

Operation 36 you.CAUTION: ECM00220 To change the boat direction or shiftingposition from forward to reverse or vice-versa, first close the throttle

Operation 37 2. On models equipped with a tilt lock le-ver, check that it is in the lock/down po-sition.3. Move the gear shift lever quickly andfirml

Operation 38 ping the engine immediately after operatingat high speed is not recommended. EMU27844 Procedure 1. Push and hold the engine stop button

Operation 39 EMU27871 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clampbracket to adjust the outboard motor tr

Operation 40 only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off. Tilt the engine to the desired angle using thepower tilt switch.NOTE: Stay

Operation 41 Bow Down Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow”through the water, decreasing fuel economyand making it hard to increase speed. Oper-

Operation 42 2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor.3. Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) inthe release/up position.4. Pull up the

Operation 43 3. Press the power trim and tilt switch /power tilt switch “” (up) until the out-board motor has tilted up completely.4. Push the tilt s

Table of contents Procedure ... 38 Trimming outboard motor... 38 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt

Operation 44 from marine growth and corrosion whichcould damage the power trim and tilt mechanism. EMU30190 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt m

Operation 45 EMU28071 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models)WARNING EWM00710 ● Place the gear shift in neutral before us-ing the shallow wat

Operation 46 2. Place the tilt lock lever in the release/upposition.3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. Thetilt support bar will lock automatical

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

48 Maintenance EMU28217 Specifications Dimension: Overall length: F15EH 1001 mm (39.4 in)F15MH 1001 mm (39.4 in)F15PH 1001 mm (39.4 in)F15PR 643 mm (

Maintenance 49 F9.9MH2 7.3 kW@5000 r/min (10 HP@5000 r/min)FT9.9DWH 7.3 kW@5000 r/min (10 HP@5000 r/min)T9.9EH2 7.3 kW@5000 r/min (10 HP@5000 r/min)T

Maintenance 50 F15EH 10.0 AF15PH 10.0 AF15PR 10.0 AF9.9ER2 10.0 AFT9.9DWH 10.0 AT9.9EH2 10.0 AT9.9ER2 10.0 A Drive unit: Gear positions: Forward-neut

Maintenance 51 (13.05 Imp.oz)T9.9ER2 370.0 cm 3 (12.51 US oz) (13.05 Imp.oz) Tightening torque for engine: Spark plug: 18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) (1.84 kg

Maintenance 52NOTE: Place a towel or something similar under the outboard motor to protect it from damage. EMU28241 Storing outboard motor When stori

Maintenance 53 5. Fill the tank with fresh water to above thelevel of the anti-cavitation plate.CAUTION: ECM00300 Do not run the engine without supp

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Maintenance 54 2. Spray the outboard motor exterior with“Yamaha Silicone Protectant” (Part No.LUB-SILCNE-13-00).3. Wax the cowling with a non-abrasiv

Maintenance 55 2. Screw the garden hose connector onto agarden hose which is connected to afresh water supply.3. With the engine off, turn on the wat

Maintenance 56 EMU28486 Periodic maintenanceWARNING EWM01070 Be sure to turn off the engine when youperform maintenance unless otherwisespecified. I

Maintenance 57 EMU28522 Maintenance chart Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-tions, but the followi

Maintenance 58 EMU28874 Maintenance chart (additional) EMU28910NOTE: When using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, inspecting valve clearance may be requi

Maintenance 59 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) F9.9ER, T9.9ER, F15PRZMU02330

Maintenance 60 F9.9MH, T9.9EH, F15MH, F15EH, F15PHZMU02331

Maintenance 61 EMU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plugWARNING EWM00560 When removing or installing a spark plug,be careful not to damage the insu

Maintenance 62 sources of ignition.WARNING EWM00910 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo-sion. ● Check for fuel leakage regularly. ● If any fuel

Maintenance 63 2. Unscrew the filter cup, catching anyspilled fuel in a rag.3. Remove the filter element, and wash it insolvent. Allow it to dry. Ins

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

Maintenance 64 stand.CAUTION: ECM00970 ● Do not overfill the oil, and be sure theoutboard motor is upright (not tilted)when checking and changing th

Maintenance 65 5. Start the engine and watch to make surethe low oil pressure warning indicator (ifequipped) turns off. Make sure thatthere are no oi

Maintenance 66 EMU29162 Checking power trim and tilt / power tilt systemWARNING EWM00430 ● Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even wh

Maintenance 67 Checkpoints ● Check each of the propeller blades forwear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-tion, or other damage. ● Check the propel

Maintenance 68 2. Remove the propeller nut and washer.3. Remove the deflector, propeller, andthrust washer. EMU30670 Installing the Propeller EMU2923

Maintenance 69NOTE: If the propeller nut does not align with thepropeller shaft hole after tightening to thespecified torque, tighten the nut further

Maintenance 70 the gear oil drain screw hole.6. When the oil begins to flow out of the oillevel plug hole, insert and tighten the oillevel plug.7. In

Maintenance 71 suction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-vent. Allow the filter to dry.5. Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-install the fuel joint

Maintenance 72 followed by milk of magnesia, beatenegg, or vegetable oil. Get immediatemedical attention.Batteries also generate explosive hydro-gen

Maintenance 73 minal. EMU29370 Disconnecting the battery Disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEG-ATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect theRED cab

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

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

Trouble Recovery 75 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

Trouble Recovery 76 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 77 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?A. Connect correctly.Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and rep

Trouble Recovery 78NOTE: Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. EMU29522 Power trim and tilt / power tilt will not opera

Trouble Recovery 79 engine is running. Do not install thestarter mechanism or top cowling afterthe engine is running. ● Do not touch the ignition coi

Trouble Recovery 80 7. Insert the knotted end of the emergencystarter rope into the notch in the flywheelrotor and wind the rope around the fly-wheel

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

Consumer information 82

Consumer information 83 EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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

Consumer information 84

Consumer information 85 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA

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