
Table of contents
Checks before starting engine ...... 29
Fuel level .......................................... 29
Removing top cowling ...................... 30
Fuel system ...................................... 30
Controls............................................ 30
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .......... 31
Engine oil.......................................... 31
Engine .............................................. 32
Installing top cowling ........................ 32
Filling fuel ...................................... 32
Operating engine........................... 34
Sending fuel ..................................... 34
Starting engine ................................. 36
Checks after starting engine ......... 38
Cooling water ................................... 38
Warming up engine ....................... 38
Warming up ...................................... 38
Checks after engine warm up ....... 39
Shifting ............................................. 39
Stop switches ................................... 39
Shifting .......................................... 39
Stopping boat ................................ 40
Stopping engine ............................ 40
Procedure......................................... 40
Trimming outboard motor.............. 41
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models .......................................... 41
Adjusting boat trim............................ 42
Tilting up and down ....................... 43
Procedure for tilting up ..................... 43
Procedure for tilting down................. 44
Shallow water................................ 45
Cruising in shallow water.................. 45
Cruising in other conditions........... 46
Maintenance..................................... 47
Transporting and storing outboard
motor .......................................... 47
Dismounting the outboard motor...... 47
Storing outboard motor..................... 49
Procedure......................................... 50
Lubrication........................................ 52
Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures ...................................... 52
Cleaning the outboard motor............ 52
Checking painted surface of motor... 52
Periodic maintenance ................... 53
Replacement parts ........................... 53
Maintenance interval guidelines ....... 53
Maintenance chart 1......................... 54
Maintenance chart 2......................... 56
Greasing ........................................... 57
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ... 58
Checking fuel filter............................ 58
Inspecting idle speed........................ 59
Changing engine oil.......................... 59
Checking connector and lead........... 61
Checking propeller ........................... 61
Removing propeller .......................... 61
Installing propeller ............................ 62
Changing gear oil ............................. 62
Inspecting and replacing anode
(external)....................................... 63
Trouble Recovery............................ 64
Troubleshooting ............................ 64
Temporary action in emergency ... 66
Impact damage................................. 66
Starter will not operate ..................... 66
Emergency engine starting............... 67
Treatment of submerged motor .... 69
Consumer information ................... 70
YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION, U.S.A.
FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD
MOTOR THREE-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY ............... 70
IMPORTANT WARRANTY
INFORMATION IF YOU USE
YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE
THE USA OR CANADA ............. 72
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