Yamaha Z150B Owner's Manual

Z150BLZ150BZ175BZ200BLZ200BOWNER’S MANUALU.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-05-00 68F-9-14 hyoshi 4/10/02 2:57 PM Page 1 (2,1)

E1-58 When a swimmer is in the water nearyou shift into neutral and shut off theengine.8 Be informed about boating safety.Additional pub

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 Remedy13. Poor connections or damagedignition wiring.14. Failed ignition parts.15. Specified engine oil not used.16. Thermo

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

E5-6411025qEMU00419POWER TRIM/TILT WILL NOTOPERATEIf the engine cannot be tilted up or downwith the power trim and tilt because of adischarged b

E5-7EMU00424STARTER WILL NOT OPERATEIf the starter mechanism does not operate(engine cannot be cranked with thestarter), the engine can be manually

ONSTARTOFF701026703043ONONE5-8301052208083208084EMU01309Emergency Starting Engine1) Remove the top cowling.2) Remove the flywheel cover.3) Prepare th

E5-9EMU01191LOW OIL LEVEL WARNINGACTIVATESIf the oil level is allowed to drop too low,the red segment will appear on the oillevel indicator, the bu

E5-10NOTE: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

E1-6202036wqet905011rEMU00014IMPORTANT LABELSWARNING LABELS2 (LZ150, LZ200)3WARNING6K1-83623-41YAMAHAUse only a counterclockwise rotation propeller wi

E5-11EMU00446TREATMENT OF SUBMERGEDMOTORIf the outboard motor is submerged,immediately take it a Yamaha dealer.Otherwise, some corrosion may beginalm

EEMU00450Chapter 6INDEXINDEX...6-1123456 68F-9-14-6 2/28/02 12:04 PM Page 1

EEMU00451INDEXAAdjusting idling speed ...4-16Adjusting trim angle...3-19BBasic boating rules ...

E6-2Main switch ...2-4Maintenance chart ...4-10Motor exterior ...

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 whi

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

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

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

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

E1-7Stand-on vesselThe vessel with the right-of-way has theduty to continue its course and speed,except to avoid an immediate collision.Wh

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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

E1-8RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERINGVESSELSThere are three main situations which youmay encounter with other vessels whichcould lead to a collision u

E1-9the power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has the right-of-way.2. Sailing vessels should keep clear ofany fishing vessel.3. In a

E1-1011A11Proceeding toward headof navigation from seawardCAN BUOYOdd number. Leave to port.ORSECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYSSTARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEMold

E1-11EMU00017FUELING INSTRUCTIONSwGASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!8 Do not smoke when refueling, andkeep away from spa

E1-12EMU00027GasoholThere are two types of gasohol: gasoholcontaining ethanol and that containingmethanol. Gasohol containing ethanolcan be

E1-13EMU01775BATTERY REQUIREMENTcCDo not use a battery that does not meetthe specified capacity. If a battery whichdoes not meet specificati

E1-14EMU01395PROPELLER SELECTIONThe performance of your outboard motorwill be critically affected by your choice ofpropeller, as an incorrect choice

USE STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLYCAUTION• Do not use fuel mixed with oil both during break-in• Oil can damage fuel injectors.and during normal use.000118 68F

E1-15EMU01209START-IN-GEAR PROTECTIONYamaha outboard motors or Yamahaapproved remote control units areequipped with start-in-gear protectiondevice

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

EEMU00038MAIN COMPONENTS!4!5TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmode!3!1 !2!6101083qwero!0iytu101084wYAMAHAsetmodeP SmpgKm/LgphI/hECON SYNCTT

EEMU00039OPERATIONS OF CONTROLSANDOTHER FUNCTIONSEMU01273REMOTE CONTROLBoth the shifter and the throttle are actu-ated by the remote control l

EEMU00098Remote Control LeverMoving the lever forward from theNeutral position engages Forward gear.Pulling the lever back from Neutrale

E2-4EMU00101Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition sys-tem; its operation is described below.8 OFFElectrical circuits switched off.(The key

E2-5NOTE:The engine cannot be started with thelock-plate removed.UPDN701034UPDNDNUP702042**EMU01112Power Trim/Tilt SwitchesThe power trim/tilt adjusts

E2-6EMU00106Free AcceleratorTo open the throttle without shifting intoeither Forward or Reverse, push the freeaccelerator button and tur

E2-7EMU00113TRIM TABThe trim tab should be adjusted so thatthe steering control can be turned toeither the right or left by applying thesame

E2-8302022UPDNEMU01125POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHThe power trim/tilt adjusts the motorangle in relation to the transom. Thepower trim/tilt switch is loc

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

E2-9001082001049EMU01614DIGITAL TACHOMETERThis gauge contains the tachometer, trimmeter, hour meter, oil level indicator, andthe overheat warning in

E2-10001051q001087EMU01620Hour MeterThis meter shows the number of hoursthe engine has been run. It can be set toshow the total number o

2-11E001052q802016*TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmodeqwerEMU00140DIGITAL SPEEDOMETERThis meter contains the speedometer, fuelmeter with

E2-12qwe802023*EMU00141SpeedometerThis meter shows the boat speed.NOTE:The speedometer displays km/h, mph, orknots, depending upon operator pr

E802025*TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmode2-13EMU00144Fuel meterThe fuel level is displayed by eight seg-ments. When all segm

EP SmpgKm/LgphI/hECON SYNCTTLFUEL MANAGEMENT2-14EMU00145Warning indicator8 Fuel warningIf the fuel level decreases to one segmentthe fuel level warni

E2-15YAMAHAP SgphI/hECON SYNCTTLFUEL MANAGEMENTsetmode2 65431ON(liter)l/h(gallon)gphqEMU00147Fuel Flow MeterThe meter displays fuel flow within

E2-16P SmpgKm/LgphI/hECON SYNCTTLFUEL MANAGEMENTP SmpKmgphI/hECON SYNCTTLFUEL MANAGEMENT/LgEMU01276Fuel Consumption MeterThis meter displays the t

E2-17NOTE:8 Fuel consumption varies greatly withboat design, weight, propeller used,engine trim angle, sea conditions(including wind), and t

E2-18EMU01278Twin Engine Speed SynchronizerThis meter displays the difference inengine speed (r/min) between the Portand Starboard engines for

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

E2-19EMU01180*TOP COWLING LOCK LEVERSTo remove the engine top cowling, pullup the front and rear lock levers. Then liftoff the cowling. When rep

E2-20701054001053EMU00169WARNING SYSTEMcCDo not continue to operate the engine ifthe warning device has activated. Consultyour Yamaha dealer

E2-21001094703026OFF START OFF STARTON ON213032q905012qEMU00172OIL LEVEL WARNING / OIL FILTERCLOGGING WARNINGThis engine has an oil level warning

EEMU00174Chapter 3OPERATIONINSTALLATION ...3-1Mounting the outboard motor...3-2BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN)

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

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

E3-4EMU01494BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN)ENGINEYour new engine requires a period ofbreak-in (running-in) to allow mating sur-faces of moving parts to

E3-52) Next 50 minutes:Do not exceed half throttle (approxi-mately 3,000 r/min). Vary enginespeed occasionally. If you have aneasy-planing boat,

E3-6EMU00206Fuel8 Check to be sure you have plenty of fuelfor your trip.8 Make sure there are no fuel leaks orgasoline fumes.8 Check fuel line conn

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

E3-7EMU01794OPERATION AFTER A LONG PERIODOF STORAGEWhen operating the engine after a longperiod (12 months) of storage, proceed asfollows:1) Sta

E3-8EMU00186FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OILEMU01031FILLING FUEL1) Remove the fuel tank cap.2) Fill the fuel tank carefully.3) Close the cap securely after

E3-9EMU01801FILLING OILThis engine uses the oil injection system,which provides superior lubrication byensuring the proper oil ratio for all operat-i

E3-10001475ON STARTOFF701024EMU01825Using remote oil tank1) Pour engine oil into the remote oiltank.NOTE:The oil level lines on the remote o

E3-111,500 cm3(1.6 US qt,1.31 Imp qt)or lessEMU01543Oil Level IndicatorThe various oil level system functions are as follows:RemarksOil level indica-t

E3-12902025EMU01197STARTING ENGINEw8 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and thatyou can steer clear of any obst

E3-13EMU00248PROCEDURE FOR REMOTECONTROL MODEL4) Place the remote control lever in theNeutral position.NOTE:The start-in-gear protection device

E3-14ONSTARTOFF701022703045OFF STARTON6) Turn the main switch to “ON”.NOTE:In case of dual-engine operation, whenthe main switch is turned on,

E3-15309034EMU01198WARMING UP ENGINE1) Before beginning operation, allow theengine to warm up at idling speed for3 minutes. (Failure to do this willsh

E3-16701043NFNR701044EMU00261SHIFTINGwBefore shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.cCTo change the shifti

1-1EEMU00005IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSRECORDEMU00007OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIALNUMBERThe outboard motor serial number isstamped on the label attached to the por

E3-17OFFOFFONON703046ONSTARTOFF701023EMU00273STOPPING ENGINELet it cool off for a few minutes at idle orlow speed first. Stopping the engineimmediatel

E3-18000892qEMU01412TRIMMING OUTBOARDMOTORThe trim angle of the outboard motorhelps determine the position of the bowof the boat in the wate

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

E3-20EMU00282Bow UpWhen the boat is on plane, a bow-up atti-tude result in less drag, greater stabilityand efficiency. This is generally when th

E3-21000895EMU01200TILTING UP/DOWNIf the engine will be stopped for sometime, or if the boat is moored in shallows,the engine should be tilted

E3-22UPDNUPDN702014403035*DNUP702042**EMU00294*PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UPPower trim/tilt model1) If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock onthe boat, d

E3-23EMU00316CRUISING IN OTHERCONDITIONSCRUISING IN SALT WATERAfter operating in salt water, wash out thecooling-water passages with fresh waterto

EEMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATION DATA...4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR ...

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

E4-2792 (31.2)554 (21.8)— / 1,782 (70.2)— / 643 (25.3)— / 216 (476)4,500 - 5,500110.3 (150.0) @ 5,000670 - 7302-stroke, 76°V62,596 (158.4)90.0 × 68.0

E1-2108044wqEMU01385EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATIONEMU01387*NORTH AMERICAN MODELSThis engine conforms to U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)re

E4-3EMU00318*SPECIFICATION DATARecommended fuelP.O.N.Fuel tank capacity l (US gal, Imp gal)Recommended engine oilLubrication Fuel : OilEngine oil capa

E4-4EMU01369TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTORwLeaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans-porting and storing the outboard motor,close the a

E4-5EMU01777STORING OUTBOARD MOTORWhen storing your Yamaha outboardmotor for prolonged periods of time (2months or longer), several important pro-

E4-6903021EMU00338Flushing Cooling System and FoggingEngineCooling system flushing is essential toprevent the cooling system from cloggingup with sa

E4-7EMU00350*Lubrication1) Remove the spark plug(s). Spray a“Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine FoggingOil” into each cylinder for 5 seconds.Grease the spar

E4-8EMU00353Battery CarewBattery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-gerous, causing severe burns, etc. It con-tains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact withski

E4-9901015UPPER LEVELLOWER LEVELEMU01569PERIODIC MAINTENANCEwBe sure to turn off the engine when youperform maintenance unless otherwisespec

E4-10EMU00362*MAINTENANCE CHARTFrequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating con-ditions, but the following table giv

E4-11EMU00366GREASINGYamaha marine grease(Water resistant grease)103212 68F-9-14-4 2/28/02 12:02 PM Page 12

E4-12EMU01202CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARKPLUGwWhen removing or installing a spark plug,be careful not to damage the insulator. Adamaged insulator co

E1-3EMU01389STAR LABELSYour outboard motor is labeled with aCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB)star label. See below for a description o

E4-13qqw000790Spark plug torque:Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”, page 4-1.Spark plug gap:Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”, page 4-1.Initial of spark Plug wrench si

E4-14106092EMU00369*CHECKING FUEL SYSTEMwGasoline (petrol) and its vapors are highlyflammable and explosive. Keep awayfrom sparks, cigarettes, flam

E4-15207063wetyrEMU00370INSPECTING FUEL FILTERwGasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, andits vapors are flammable and explosive.8 If you have any ques

E4-164) Reinstall the filter element. Make surethe O-ring is in position in the cup.Insert the cup and O-ring into the fil-ter housing 6. Screw

E4-17A diagnostic tachometer should be usedfor this procedure.1) Start the engine and allow it to warmup fully in Neutral until it is runn

E4-18206016EMU01189CHECKING HIGH PRESSURE FUELPUMP DRIVE BELTInspect the high pressure fuel pump drivebelt and replace it if any of the follow

E4-19000500rtwereq000501tEMU00383CHECKING WIRING ANDCONNECTORS1) Check that each grounding wire isproperly secured.2) Check that each connector is eng

E4-20EMU00993CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILTSYSTEMw8 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt-supportlever is locked. Severe

E4-21210012602051602036602074werqytEMU00388CHECKING PROPELLERwYou could be seriously injured if theengine accidentally starts while you arenear t

E4-22EMU00397Installing the PropellercC8 Be sure to install the thrust washerbefore installing propeller, otherwise,lower case and propeller b

E1-4EMU00917SAFETY INFORMATION8 Before mounting or operating the out-board motor, read this entire manual.Reading it should give you an u

E4-23001392qwEMU01460CHANGING GEAR OILw8 Be sure the outboard is securely fas-tened to the transom or a stable stand.You could be severely injured

E4-245) With the outboard motor in a verticalposition, and using a flexible or pres-surized filling device, inject the gearoil into the oil drain

E4-25EMU00404CHECKING BATTERY (for Electric start model)wBattery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric acid and therefore is poi-s

E4-26cC8 A poorly maintained battery will quick-ly deteriorate.8 Ordinary tap-water contains mineralsharmful to a battery, and should not beused for

E4-27cC8 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

E4-28EMU01280Disconnecting the BatteryDisconnect the BLACK lead from the NEG-ATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnectthe RED lead from the POSIT

E4-29000876qweEMU01172CLEANING COOLING-WATERPASSAGESFlushing device equipped modelPerform this procedure right after opera-tion for the most thor

E4-30102025EMU00413COATING THE BOAT BOTTOMA clean hull improves boat performance.The boat bottom should be kept as cleanof marine growths a

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EEMU00414Chapter 5TROUBLE RECOVERYTROUBLESHOOTING .........5-1TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY .........