Yamaha F115D Owner's Manual

Printed in JapanApril 2004–1.0 × 1 !Printed on recycled paperF115DLF115DOWNER’S MANUAL68V-28199-15U.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-06-0668V15 Hyoshi 3/25/04 12

General information 5 are waterway rules which apply when youare driving your boat. These rules are usedinternationally, and are also enforced by the

General information 6 Meeting If you are meeting another power vesselhead on, and are close enough to run the riskof collision, neither of you has th

General information 7 or trawls are considered to be “fishing ves-sels” under the International Rules. Vesselswith trolling lines are not considered

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 electric system could perform poorly orbe overloaded, causing electric system damage. For electric start models, choose a batt

11 Basic components EMU25795 Main componentsNOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. F115

Basic components 12 EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lever forward from the neutral po-sition engages forward gear. Pulling the le-ver back f

Basic components 13 EMU26211 Neutral throttle lever To open the throttle without shifting into ei-ther forward or reverse, put the remote con-trol le

Basic components 14 there is too much resistance, it could bedifficult to move throttle lever or grip, which could result in an accident. When consta

EMU25060ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.68V15 Hyoshi 3/25/04 12:36 AM Page 2

Basic components 15 EMU26090 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition system;its operation is described below. ● “” (off) With the main swi

Basic components 16 while the boat is moving could increasethe risk of falling overboard and coulddistract the operator, increasing the riskof collis

Basic components 17 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 18 EMU26470 Tachometer This gauge shows the engine speed and hasthe following functions. EMU26491 Digital tachometer The tachometer

Basic components 19 EMU26521 Low oil pressure warning indicator If oil pressure drops too low, the warning in-dicator will start to blink. For furthe

Basic components 20 EMU26600 Speedometer (digital type) This gauge shows the boat speed.NOTE: After the main switch is first turned on, allsegments o

Basic components 21 the power trim and tilt switch. ● If the trim angle of your motor exceeds thetrim operating range, the top segment on the trim me

Basic components 22 display will begin blinking. Press the “”(mode) button until the desired minute is dis-played. Press the “” (set) button again to

Basic components 23 vice has activated. For charging the bat- tery, consult your Yamaha dealer. EMU26740 Fuel management meter The fuel management me

Basic components 24 ● The fuel consumption meter and fueleconomy meter will indicate the same unit of measurement. EMU26760 Fuel consumption meter Th

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 greater if the engines are of different yearmodels. In addition, variations in propel-lers, even of the same basic dimensions oft

Basic components 26 ● The buzzer will sound.If the warning system has activated, stop theengine and check the cooling water inlet forclogging.NOTE: D

Basic components 27 ● The buzzer will sound.If the warning system has activated, stop theengine as soon as it is safe to do so. Checkthe oil level an

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

Operation 29 EMU26930 Mounting height (boat bottom) To run your boat at optimum efficiency, thewater resistance (drag) of the boat and out-board moto

Operation 30 not working properly, have it inspectedand repaired before operating the out-board motor. Otherwise an accident could occur.CAUTION: ECM

Operation 31 EMU30021 Filling fuelWARNING EWM00060 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Keep away fromsparks, cigarettes, fl

Operation 32 EMU27490 Starting engine EMU27624 Electric start and remote control models 1. Place the remote control lever in “”(neutral).NOTE: The st

Operation 33 3. Turn the main switch to “” (on).NOTE: Dual engine users: When the main switch isturned on, the buzzer operates for a few sec-onds the

Operation 34 EMU27740 ShiftingWARNING EWM00180 Before shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water near you.CAUTION: ECM00220

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

Operation 35 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

Operation 36 the boat begins to feel unstable or is hardto steer, slow down and/or readjust the trim angle. EMU27881 Adjusting trim angle Power trim

Operation 37 To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch“” (up).To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch“” (down).Make test runs with the trim

Operation 38 if the boat is moored in shallows, the out-board motor should be tilted up to protect thepropeller and casing from damage by colli-sion

Operation 39 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

Operation 40 3. Push the power tilt / power trim and tiltswitch “” (down) to lower the outboardmotor to the desired position. EMU28060 Cruising in sh

Operation 41 2. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to thedesired position using the power trim / tiltswitch.3. To return the outboard motor to the n

42 Maintenance EMU28215 Specifications Dimension: Overall length: 825 mm (32.5 in) Overall width: 498 mm (19.6 in) Overall height L: F115TR 1609 mm (

Maintenance 43 Wet sump Engine oil quantity (excluding oil filter): 4.3 L (4.55 US qt) (3.78 Imp.qt) Recommended gear oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE#90 Gea

Maintenance 44 lowing procedures.CAUTION: ECM01080 ● To prevent problems which can becaused by oil entering the cylinder fromthe sump, keep the outb

Table of contents control models) ... 34Reverse (automatic reverse lock and power trim and tilt models)... 34 Stopping en

Maintenance 45 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.

Maintenance 46 equipment, lighted cigarettes, and soon.) ● DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-dling batteries.KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC FLUID OU

Maintenance 47 instead of cooling the engine, which cancause serious overheating. Be sure theconnector is tightened securely on the fit- ting after f

Maintenance 48 EMU30560 Maintenance chartNOTE: ● Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. ● The maintena

Maintenance 49NOTE: When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. EMU28871 Maint

Maintenance 50 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) F115D, LF115D EMU28951 Cleaning and adjusting spark plugWARNING EWM005

Maintenance 51 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

Maintenance 52 EMU28980 Inspecting fuel filterWARNING EWM00310 Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-pors are flammable and explosive. ● If you h

Maintenance 53 parts while the engine is running. ● 2-hp models: The propeller rotateswhenever the engine is running. Do notmove the throttle control

Maintenance 54 2. Prepare a suitable container that holds alarger amount than the engine oil capac-ity. Loosen and remove the drain screwwhile holdin

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

Maintenance 55 specified level if it is above the uppermark.7. Dispose of used oil according to localregulations.NOTE: ● For more information on the

Maintenance 56 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

Maintenance 57 Checkpoints ● Check each of the propeller blades forwear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-tion, or other damage. ● Check the propel

Maintenance 58 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 59 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

Maintenance 60 dling or working near batteries.Antidote (EXTERNAL): ● SKIN - Flush with water. ● EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutesand get immedi

Maintenance 61 when installing the battery and discon-nect the black battery cable first whenremoving it. Otherwise, the electricalparts can be damag

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

Trouble Recovery 63 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

Trouble Recovery 64 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane.Q.

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

Trouble Recovery 65 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 66 EMU29480 Replacing fuse If the fuse has blown on an electric startmodel, remove the electrical cover, open thefuse holder, and re

Trouble Recovery 67 of a discharged battery or a failure with thepower trim and tilt unit/the power tilt, the en-gine can be tilted manually.1. Loose

Trouble Recovery 68 3. Lift up the rear of flywheel cover and pullit forward to remove it.4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur-ther informatio

Trouble Recovery 69 dure below in order to minimize engine dam-age. EMU29790 Procedure 1. Thoroughly wash away mud, salt, sea-weed, and so on, with f

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

Consumer information 71

Consumer information 72 EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Consumer information 73

Consumer information 74 EMU29840 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADA

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