Outboard motor serial number. Yamaha F200C, F225C, LF225C, LF200C

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

RECORD

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OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL

NUMBER

The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp-bracket.

Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard motor is stolen.

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Outboard motor serial number

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KEY NUMBER

If a main key switch is equipped with the motor, the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration. Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key.

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EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION

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NORTH AMERICAN MODELS

This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for marine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details.

Approval label of Emission control certificate

This label is attached to the bottom cowling.

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New Technology ; (4-stroke/HPDI) EM

Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the clamp bracket.

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Manufactured date label

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STAR LABELS

Your outboard motor is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below for a description of your particular label.

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Star label

One Star - Low Emission

The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted twostroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine engines.

Two Stars - Very Low Emission

The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.

Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission

The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.

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SAFETY

INFORMATION

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Before mounting or operating the outboard motor, read this entire manual.

Reading it should give you an understanding of the motor and its operation.

Before operating the boat, read any owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied with it and all labels. Be sure you understand each item before operating.

Do not overpower the boat with this outboard motor. Overpowering the boat could result in loss of control. The rated power of the outboard should be equal to or less than the rated horsepower capacity of the boat. If the rated horsepower capacity of the boat is unknown, consult the dealer or boat manufacturer.

Do not modify the outboard. Modifications could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use.

Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalities involve intoxication.

Have an approved personal flotation device (PFD) on board for every occupant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD whenever boating. At a minimum, children and non-swimmers should always wear

PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boating conditions.

Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive.

Handle and store gasoline carefully. Make sure there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel before starting the engine.

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This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.

Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine.

Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. If you accidentally leave the helm, the lanyard will pull from the switch, stopping the engine.

Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating - and obey them. Refer to the “RULES OF THE

ROAD” section for basic boating rules.

Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather.

Tell someone where you are going: leave a Float Plan with a responsible person.

Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when you return.

Use common sense and good judgment when boating. Know your abilities, and be sure you understand how your boat handles under the different boating conditions you may encounter. Operate within your limits, and the limits of your boat. Always operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful watch for obstacles and other traffic.

Always watch carefully for swimmers during the engine operation.

Stay away from swimming areas.

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When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine.

Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the following:

United States Coast Guard

Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)

Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer

Affairs

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

Washington, D.C. 20593-0001

Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

401 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, Il 60611

Marine Retailers Association of America

155 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, Il 60601

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IMPORTANT LABELS

WARNING LABELS

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BASIC BOATING RULES

(Rules of the road)

Just as there are rules which apply when you are driving on streets and high ways, there are waterway rules which apply when you are driving your boat. These rules are used internationally, and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies. You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water.

Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the

Road. The rules presented here in your

Owner’s Manual are condensed, and have been provided for your convenience only.

Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat.

Stand-on vessel

The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you.

Give-way vessel

The vessel which does not have the right-ofway has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel.

You should always move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing.

“The general prudential rule”

This rule is called Rule 2 in the International

Rules and says,

STEERING AND SAILING RULES

AND SOUND SIGNALS

Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-ofway; it is called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel which does not have the right-of-way is called the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and what each vessel should do.

‘In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.’

In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels become “Give-Way” vessels.

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RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING

VESSELS

There are three main situations which you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering

Rules are followed: avoid an accident. You should keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed.

Meeting

(you are approaching another vessel head-on)

Crossing

(you are traveling across the other vessel’s path)

Overtaking

(you are passing or being passed by another vessel)

In the following illustration, your boat is in the center. You should give the right-of-way to any vessels shown in white area (you are the Give-Way vessel). Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you (they are the

Give-Way vessels). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other.

Crossing

When two power driven vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vessel. If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, remember that you should maintain course and direction, provided the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should.

Meeting

If you are meeting another power vessel head on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the rightof-way! Both of you should alter course to

Overtaking

If you are passing another vessel, you are the “Give-Way” vessel. This means that the

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OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS

There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your boat around other vessels.

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When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power-driven vessel, the powerdriven vessel has the right-of-way.

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Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel.

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In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel.

Narrow channels and bends

When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the operator of a powerdriven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water vessels, the operator should sound a prolonged blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution. If you navigate such waters with your boat, you will need to carry a portable air horn, available from local marine supply stores.

Fishing vessel right-of-way

All vessels which are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels” under the International Rules. Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels. Fishing vessels have the right-ofway regardless of position. Fishing vessels cannot, however, impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.

Sailing vessel right-of-way

Sailing vessels should normally be given the right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:

Reading buoys and other markers

The waters of the United states are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction. The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from seaward

(the boater is going towards the port). This means that red buoys are passed on the starboard (right) side when proceeding from open water into port, and black buoys are to port (left) side. When navigating out of port, your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed; red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard.

Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking

System has been devised for these waters.

This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders. They signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.

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FUELING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE

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HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

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Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition.

Stop engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention.

If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.

Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening or funnel to help prevent electrostatic sparks.

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Use only new clean gasoline which has been stored in clean containers and is not contaminated with water or foreign matter.

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GASOLINE

Recommended gasoline:

Regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 86

(Pump Octane Number) = (R+M)/2

If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.

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Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed

10% and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems.

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ENGINE OIL

Recommended engine oil:

4-stroke motor oil with a combination of corresponding SAE and API as shown in the chart.

Engine oil quantity:

See Chapter 4, “Specifications.”

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All 4-stroke engines are shipped from the factory without engine oil.

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BATTERY REQUIREMENT

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Do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery which does not meet specifications is used, the electric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system damage.

For electric start models, choose a battery which meets the following specifications.

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Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/SAE):

512 amps at -18°C (-0.4°F)

Minimum marine cranking amps

(MCA/ABYC):

675 amps at 0°C (32°F)

Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):

182 minutes

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The engine cannot be started if battery voltage is too low.

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PROPELLER SELECTION

The performance of your outboard motor will be critically affected by your choice of propeller, as an incorrect choice could adversely affect performance and could also seriously damage the motor. Engine speed depends on the propeller size and boat load.

If engine speed is too high or too low for good engine performance, this will have an adverse effect on the engine.

Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with propellers chosen to perform well over a range of applications, but there may be uses where a propeller with a different pitch would be more appropriate. For a greater operating load, a smaller-pitch propeller is more suitable as it enables the correct engine speed to be maintained. Conversely, a larger-pitch propeller is more suitable for a smaller operating load.

Yamaha dealers stock a range of propellers, and can advise you and install a propeller on your outboard that is best suited to your application.

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At full throttle and under a maximum boat load, the engine’s rpm should be within the upper half of the full throttle operating range, as listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 4-1.

Select a propeller which fulfills this requirement.

If operating under conditions which allow the engine’s rpm to rise above the maximum recommended range (such as light boat loads), reduce the throttle setting to maintain the rpm in the proper operating range.

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Propeller diameter (in inches)

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Propeller pitch (in inches)

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Type of propeller (propeller mark)

Refer to the section “CHECKING PROPEL-

LER” for instructions on propeller removal and installation.

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START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION

Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha approved remote control units are equipped with start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is Neutral. Always select Neutral before starting the engine.

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Chapter 2

BASIC COMPONENTS

MAIN COMPONENTS ................................2-1 2

OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND

OTHER FUNCTIONS ..................................2-2

Remote control.........................................2-2

Trim tab ....................................................2-8

Power trim/tilt switch ................................2-9

Digital tachometer ..................................2-10

Digital speedometer ...............................2-13

Fuel management meter .......................2-16

Tilt support lever.....................................2-19

Top cowling lock levers..........................2-20

Flushing device ......................................2-20

WARNING SYSTEM .................................2-21

Overheat warning...................................2-21

Low oil pressure warning.......................2-22


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MAIN COMPONENTS

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Top cowling

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Anti-cavitation plate

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Trim tab (Anode)

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Propeller

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Cooling water inlet

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Clamp bracket

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Top cowling lock levers

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Power trim and tilt switch

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Flushing device

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Remote control box (Side mount type)

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Remote control box (Binnacle mount type)

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Switch panel (For use with

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Digital speedometer

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Digital tachometer

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Fuel management meter

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OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS

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REMOTE CONTROL

Both the shifter and the throttle are actuated by the remote control lever. In addition, the electrical switches are mounted on the remote control box.

È Side mount remote control box

É Binnacle mount remote control box

Ê Switch panel (for use with É )

1 Remote control lever

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Neutral interlock trigger

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Neutral throttle lever

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Free accelerator

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Main switch

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Engine stop lanyard switch

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Power trim/tilt switch

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Throttle friction adjusting screw

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Remote Control Lever

Moving the lever forward from the Neutral position engages Forward gear. Pulling the lever back from Neutral engages Reverse.

The engine will continue to run at idle until the lever is moved about 35° (a detent can be felt). Moving the lever farther opens the throttle, and the engine will begin to accelerate.

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Neutral

2 Forward

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Reverse

4 Shift

5 Fully closed

6 Throttle

7 Fully open

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Neutral Interlock Trigger

To shift out of Neutral, the neutral interlock trigger of the remote control lever must first be pulled up.

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Neutral Throttle Lever

To open the throttle without shifting into either Forward or Reverse, place the remote control lever in the Neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever.

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The neutral throttle lever will operate only when the remote control lever is in Neutral.

The remote control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position.

1 Fully open

2 Fully closed

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Main switch

The main switch controls the ignition system; its operation is described below.

● OFF

Electrical circuits switched off.

(The key can be removed.)

● ON

Electrical circuits switched on.

(The key cannot be removed.)

● START

Starter-motor will turn and start engine.

(When the key is released, it returns automatically to “ON”.)

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Engine Stop Lanyard Switch

The lock-plate 1 must be attached to the engine stop lanyard switch for the engine to run. The lanyard 2 should be attached to a secure place on the operator’s clothing, or arm or leg. Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm, the lanyard will pull out the lock plate, stopping ignition to the engine. This will prevent the boat from running away under power.

WARNING

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Attach the lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, your arm or leg while operating.

Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard in such a way that it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning.

Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly.

This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.

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Power Trim/Tilt Switches

The power trim/tilt adjusts the motor angle in relation to the transom. The power trim/tilt switch is located on the remote control lever grip. Individual-engine switches are also on the control cover. Pushing the switch “UP” trims the motor up, then tilts the motor up.

Pressing the switch “DN” tilts the motor down and trims the motor down. When the switch button is released, the motor will stop in its current position.

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Refer to the sections “Adjusting Trim

Angle” and “Tilting Up/Down” in Chapter 3 for instructions on usage.

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Free Accelerator

To open the throttle without shifting into either Forward or Reverse, push the free accelerator button and turn the remote control lever.

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● in the Neutral position.

After the button is pushed, the remote control lever must be moved at least 35° to begin opening the throttle.

● After operating the free accelerator, return the remote control lever to the Neutral position. The free accelerator button will return automatically to its set position.

The remote control will then engage Forward and Reverse normally.

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Throttle Friction Adjusting Screw

A friction device in the remote control box provides adjustable resistance to movement of the remote control lever, and can be set according to operator preference. An adjusting screw is located on the front of the remote control box.

Resistance

Increase

Decrease

Screw

Turn clockwise

Turn counterclockwise

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Do not overtighten the friction adjusting screw. If there is too much resistance, it may be difficult to move the lever, which could result in an accident.

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TRIM TAB

The trim tab should be adjusted so that the steering control can be turned to either the right or left by applying the same amount of force.

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An improperly adjusted trim tab may cause difficult steering. Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or replaced to be sure steering is correct.

Be sure you have tightened the bolt after adjusting the trim tab.

1 Trim tab

2 Bolt

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Cap (if equipped)

Boat tends to veer The fin of trim tab

To the left

(port side)

Turn to the left

(A in the figure)

To the right

(starboard side)

Turn to the right

(B in the figure)

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The trim tab also serves as an anode to protect the engine from electrochemical corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it will become ineffective as an anode.

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POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

The power trim/tilt adjusts the motor angle in relation to the transom. The power trim/tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom engine cowling. Pushing the switch “UP” trims the motor up, then tilts the motor up.

Pressing the switch “DN” tilts the motor down and trims the motor down. When the switch button is released, the motor will stop in its current position.

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Refer to the sections “ADJUSTING TRIM

ANGLE” and “TILTING UP/DOWN” for instructions on usage.

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DIGITAL TACHOMETER

This gauge contains the tachometer, trim meter, hour meter, low oil pressure warning indicator, and the overheat warning indicator.

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Tachometer

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Trim meter

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Hour meter

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Low oil pressure warning indicator

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Overheat warning indicator

6 Set button

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Mode button

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All segments of the display will light momentarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter.

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Tachometer

This meter shows the engine speed.

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Trim Meter

This meter shows the trim angle of your outboard motor.

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● Memorize the trim angles that work best for your boat under different conditions.

Adjust the trim angle to the desired setting by operating the power trim and tilt

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If the trim angle of your motor exceeds the trim operating range, the top segment on the trim meter display will start to blink.

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Hour Meter

This meter shows the number of hours the engine has been run. It can be set to show the total number of hours or the number of hours for the current trip. The display can also be turned on and off.

● Changing the display format

Pressing the MODE button changes the display format in the following circular pat-

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Total hours - Trip hours - Display off

Resetting the trip hours

Simultaneously pressing the SET and

MODE buttons for more than 1 second while the trip hours are displayed resets the trip counter to 0 (zero).

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Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator

If oil pressure drops too low, the warning indicator will start to blink. Refer to the section “LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING” for details.

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Low oil pressure warning indicator

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CAUTION:

Do not operate the engine without oil.

Serious engine damage will occur.

The low oil pressure warning indicator does not indicate the oil level in the engine. Use the Oil Level Gauge to check the remaining oil quantity.

(Refer to the section “CHECKING THE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL” for details.)

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Overheat Warning Indicator

If the engine temperature rises too high, the warning indicator will start to blink. Refer to

“OVERHEAT WARNING” for details.

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Overheat warning indicator

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DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER

This meter contains the speedometer, fuel meter with warning, trip meter, clock and voltmeter with warning.

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Speedometer

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Fuel meter

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Trip meter/clock/voltmeter

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Warning indicator

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After the main switch is first turned on, all portions of the meter come on as a check.

After a few seconds, the meters will change to normal operation. Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on.

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Speedometer

This meter shows the boat speed.

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The speedometer displays km/h, mph, or knots, depending upon operator preference.

Select the desired unit of measurement by setting the selector switch on the back of the meter. See the illustration for settings.

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Cap

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Selector switch (for speed unit)

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Selector switch (for fuel sender)

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Trip Meter

This meter displays the distance the boat has traveled since the meter was last reset.

Repeatedly push and release the “mode” button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to “TRIP”. To reset the trip meter to “0”, press the “set” and “mode” button together.

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The trip distance is kept in memory by battery power. The stored data will be lost if the battery is disconnected.

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Clock

This meter shows the current time.

Repeatedly push and release the “mode” button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to “TIME.” To set the clock, be sure the meter is in the “TIME” mode. Press the “set” button; the hour display will begin blinking. Press the “mode” button until the desired hour is displayed. Press the “set” button again, the minute display will begin blinking. Press the “mode” button until the desired minute is displayed. Press the “set” button again to start the clock.

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The clock operates on battery power. Disconnecting the battery will stop the clock.

Reset the clock after connecting the battery.

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Fuel meter

The fuel level is indicated by eight segments. When all segments are showing, the fuel tank is full.

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The Yamaha fuel tank sensor differs from conventional sensors. Incorrectly setting the selector switch on the meter will give false readings. Consult your

Yamaha dealer on how to correctly set the selector switch.

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The fuel reading can be affected by the position of the sensor in the fuel tank and the attitude of the boat in the water. Operation with bow-up trim or continuous turning can give false readings.

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Warning indicators

● Fuel warning

If the fuel level decreases to one segment the fuel level warning segment 1 will begin blinking.

● Low battery voltage warning

If battery voltage drops, the display

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will automatically turn on and begin blinking.

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Do not continue to operate the engine if a warning device has activated. Refer to the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section in this manual. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected.

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EMU00146¯

FUEL MANAGEMENT METER

The meter contains the fuel flow meter, fuel consumption meter, fuel economy meter, twin engine speed synchronizer, water separator warning indicator.

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Fuel flow meter

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Fuel consumption / Fuel economy meter / Twin engine speed synchronizer

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Water separator warning indicator (Operates only if the sensor has been installed.)

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After the main switch is first turned on, all portions of the meter come on as a check.

After a few seconds, the meters will change to normal operation. Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on.

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EMU00147

Fuel Flow Meter

The meter displays fuel flow within one hour, at the rate of current engine operation.

If twin engines are installed on your boat, the meter will display total fuel flow of Port and Starboard side engine. It also displays

PS indication at the same time.

By pressing “set” button, the meter will display fuel flow of starboard side engine and S indication.

By pressing “set” button again, the meter will display fuel flow of port side engine and P indication.

By pressing “set” button again, the meter will display total fuel flow.

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● The meter displays gallon/hour and liter depending upon operator preference.

Select the desired unit of measurement by setting the selector switch 1 on the back of the meter during installation.

● Fuel consumption meter and Fuel economy meter will indicate same unit of measurement.

EMU01276

Fuel Consumption Meter

This meter displays the total amount of fuel consumed since the meter was last reset.

Repeatedly push and release the “mode” button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to total (“TTL”). To reset the total fuel consumption to “0”, press the “set” and “mode” buttons together.

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EMU01277

Fuel Economy

This meter displays the distance per liter or gallon when cruising for reference use by the operator.

Repeatedly push and release the “mode” button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to “ECON.”

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If twin engines are installed on your boat, the meter will display only the total fuel economy of both engines.

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● Fuel consumption varies greatly with boat design, weight, propeller used, engine trim angle, sea conditions (including wind), and throttle position. Fuel consumption also varies slightly with the type of water (salt, fresh, and contaminate levels), air temperature and humidity, cleanliness of the boat bottom, engine mounting

● height, skill of the operator, and individual gasoline formulation (winter or summer fuel and amount of additives).

The Yamaha digital speedometer and fuel management meter calculates speed, miles traveled, and fuel economy by water movement at the stern of the boat. This distance can vary greatly from the actual

● distance traveled because of water currents, sea swells, and the condition of the water speed sensor (partially plugged or damaged).

Individual engines may slightly vary in their fuel consumption due to manufacturing variations. These variations can be even greater if the engines are of different year models. In addition, variations in propellers, even of the same basic dimensions of the same design, can also cause a slight variation in fuel consumption.

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EMU01278

Twin Engine Speed Synchronizer

This meter displays the difference in engine speed (r/min) between the Port and Starboard engines for reference purposes when synchronizing the two engines’ speeds.

Repeatedly push and release the “mode” button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to “SYNC”.

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Port side engine speed is higher

2

Port side engine speed is slightly higher

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Engine speed is synchronized evenly between

Port and Starboard side engines

4 Starboard side engine speed is slightly higher

5 Starboard side engine speed is higher

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If the two engines’ speeds are not synchronized while cruising, they can be synchronized by adjusting trim angle or throttle.

EMU01207

Water Separator Warning Indicator

If the water which has been separated from fuel in the water trap exceeds a specific volume, the indicator will blink showing the need for water to be drained.

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This indicator only operates when a water separator sensor is equipped.

EMU00157

TILT SUPPORT LEVER

To keep the outboard motor in the tilted-up position, lock the tilt support lever to the clamp bracket.

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Outboard motor serial number. Yamaha F200C, F225C, LF225C, LF200C

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL

NUMBER

KEY NUMBER

NORTH AMERICAN MODELS

STAR LABELS

WARNING LABELS

STEERING AND SAILING RULES

AND SOUND SIGNALS

RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING

VESSELS

OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS

GASOLINE

-MEMO-

Chapter 2

BASIC COMPONENTS

REMOTE CONTROL

TRIM TAB

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

DIGITAL TACHOMETER

DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER

FUEL MANAGEMENT METER

TILT SUPPORT LEVER

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Outboard motor serial number. Yamaha F200C, F225C, LF225C, LF200C