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OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. 6GD-F8199-22...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.
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If EMU25108 To the owner there is any question concerning this manual, Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard please consult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-...
Safety information running away under power and leaving peo- EMU33623 Outboard motor safety ple stranded, or running over people or ob- Observe these precautions at all times. jects. EMU37661 Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a Propeller secure place on your clothing or your arm or People can be injured or killed if they come in leg while operating.
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) sure that weight is properly distributed ac- Have an approved PFD on board for every cording to the boat manufacturer’s instruc- occupant. Yamaha recommends that you tions. Overloading incorrect weight must wear a PFD whenever boating. At a distribution can compromise the boat’s han-...
Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for ZMU03977 reference in case your outboard motor is sto- 1. Compliance mark label location len.
Read any manuals supplied with the boat. Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33836 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. ZMU06031...
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General information 6EE-H1994-40 6EE-G2698-40 6EE-G2794-40 ZMU08654 EMU46960 Contents of labels EWM01672 The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. EWM01702 Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD). Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- ...
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General information Electrical hazard EMU35133 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05665...
Specifications and requirements Starting system: EMU38092 Specifications Manual starter TIP: Starting carburetion system: “(AL)” stated in the specification data below Choke valve represents the numerical value for the alumi- Lower unit: num propeller installed. Gear shift positions: EMU2821Z Forward Gear ratio: Dimension and weight: 2.08 (27/13) Overall length:...
EWM01561 WARNING appropriate. Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the Overpowering a boat can cause severe in- right propeller for your boating needs. Select stability. a propeller that will allow the engine to reach...
Regular unleaded gasoline NMMA-certified TC-W3 rating may be used. Min. research octane number (RON): EMU48120 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part ECM01982 NOTICE born of the engineers’ passion and belief that engine oil is an important liquid engine com- ...
A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and electrical tape. Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries. An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard) with clip. Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs. Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
Components EMU46722 Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). ZMU02591 1. Air vent screw 2. Fuel tank cap 3. Fuel cock 4. Anti-cavitation plate 5.
Components ZMU02592 ZMU02593 1. Fuel cock 1. Open position Closed position EMU25914 Tiller handle To stop the fuel flow to the engine, turn the To change direction, move the tiller handle to fuel cock to the closed position. the left or right as necessary. Always turn the fuel cock to the closed posi- tion when the engine is not running.
Components means the loss of most steering control. EMU25982 Throttle friction adjuster Also, without engine power, the boat An adjustable friction device within the could slow rapidly. This could cause peo- aprons restricts movement of the throttle le- ple and objects in the boat to be thrown ver according to the operator’s preference.
Components ZMU02608 ZMU02603 1. Choke knob 1. Steering friction adjuster To increase resistance, turn the adjuster EMU26075 Manual starter handle clockwise. The manual starter handle is used to crank To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster and start the engine. counterclockwise. EWM00041 WARNING Do not overtighten the friction adjuster.
Components EMU46990 Tilt lock mechanism The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the outboard motor from lifting out of the water when the outboard motor is turned around 180 ° to face rearward. When the outboard motor is turned around 180 °...
Installation EMU26903 Installation The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possible boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01591 WARNING ...
Test runs at different heights can help de- termine the optimum mounting height. Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat man- ufacturer for further information on deter- mining the proper mounting height. For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 27.
Operation Next two hours: EMU36382 First-time operation Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then EMU30175 reduce engine speed to three-quarter Breaking in engine throttle (approximately 4000 r/min). Vary Your new engine requires a period of break- engine speed occasionally. Run at full in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to throttle for one minute, then allow about wear in evenly.
Operation as an emergency reserve. With the boat level on a trailer or in the water, check the fuel lev- el. For fuel filling instructions, see page 21. EMU36443 Fuel system EWM00061 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma- ble and explosive.
Operation If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed, or wash with soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your if the mixing ratio is incorrect, the fol- clothes. lowing problems could occur. Low oil ratio: Lack of oil could cause Be sure the engine is stopped.
Operation EMU27453 Operating engine EWM00421 WARNING Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released.
Operation If the engine shut-off cord is equipped, attach it to a secure place on your cloth- ing, or your arm or leg. Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut-off switch. ZMU02593 1.
Operation ZMU08684 ZMU02610 TIP: TIP: It is not necessary to use the choke when When the engine is cold, it needs to be starting a warm engine. warmed up. For further information, see If the choke knob is left in the start position page 26.
Operation or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. EMU27741 Shifting Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- EWM00181 lem cannot be located and corrected. WARNING Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.
Operation EMU27822 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended. EMU31523 Procedure Push and hold the engine stop button until the engine comes to a complete ZMU08649 stop.
Operation Reposition the rod in the desired hole. To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rod away from the transom. To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the rod to- ward the transom. Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions.
Operation Bow Up TIP: Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat Depending on the type of boat, the outboard too high in the water. Performance and econ- motor trim angle may have little effect on the omy are decreased because the hull of the trim of the boat when operating.
Operation ECM00232 NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor, follow the procedure under “Stopping engine” in this chapter. Never tilt the outboard motor while the engine is running. Se- vere damage from overheating can re- sult. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the ZMU08681 tiller handle because this could break the handle.
Operation If equipped with the tilt support lever: Slowly tilt the outboard motor down while pulling the tilt support lever up. Loosen the steering friction adjuster by turning it counterclockwise, and adjust the steering friction according to opera- tor preference. WARNING! If there is too much resistance it could be diffi- cult to steer, which could result in an accident.
Gasoline will expand consider- such as a transom saver bar. Consult your ably as it warms up and can build up Yamaha dealer for further details. pressure in the fuel container. This can EMU28237 Clamp screw mounting models...
It is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a minimum of tools, can perform the follow- ing procedures.
Check the outboard motor for scratches, Seal replacement should be performed nicks, or flaking paint. Areas with damaged by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to paint are more likely to corrode. If necessary, use. clean and paint the areas. Touch-up paint is Lubricate all grease fittings.
EMU28512 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and pas- sengers.
When operating in salt water, muddy, other turbid (cloudy), acidic water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Initial Every...
Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You should periodically re- move and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
For idle speed specifications, see page 8. If you have difficulty verifying the idle speed, or the idle speed requires ad- justment, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. EMU29116 Inspecting wiring and connectors ...
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely. Otherwise, the propeller could come off during oper- ation and be lost. Apply Yamaha marine grease or corro- ZMU02622 sion resistant grease to the propeller 1. Gear oil drain screw shaft.
[ECM00714] drain screw thread and gasket before instal- TIP: lation. For disposal of used oil, consult your Yamaha Tightening torque: dealer. 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft) Using a flexible or pressurized filling de- vice, inject the gear oil into the gear oil...
Trouble Recovery Q. Are ignition parts faulty? EMU46980 Troubleshooting A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni- tion systems can cause poor starting, loss of Q. Is engine shut-off cord (lanyard) not at- power, or other problems.
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Trouble Recovery Q. Is thermostat faulty or clogged? A. Have outboard motor adjusted to proper A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. transom height. Q. Are carburetor adjustments incorrect? Q. Is boat bottom fouled with marine growth? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is outboard motor mounting bolt loose? (the engine cannot be cranked with the start- A. Tighten bolt. er), the engine can be started with an emer- gency starter rope. Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Trouble Recovery the engine is running, the boat could un- EWM01462 WARNING expectedly start to move, which could Use this procedure only in an emergen- result in an accident. cy to return to the nearest port for re- EMU29552 pairs.
EMU33502 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi- ately. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been com- pletely inspected.
INDEX Alcohol and drugs........2 Filling fuel for built-in tank ....21 Anode (external), inspecting and First-time operation ......20 replacing..........42 Flushing in a test tank......33 Anti-fouling paint ........10 Fuel and engine oil, filling ..... 21 Avoid collisions........2 Fuel cock ..........
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INDEX Outboard motor disposal Tilt lock mechanism ......17 requirements ........11 Tilt support knob........17 Outboard motor (painted surface), Tilting up and down ......29 checking ..........34 Transporting and storing outboard Outboard motor safety ......1 motor ..........32 Outboard motor serial number ....