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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this LIT-18626-08-34 outboard motor. 63V-28199-1E...
- Page 2 ZMU01690 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.
- Page 3 If there is any EMU31283 To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- TIP: mation needed for proper operation, mainte- The 9.9MH, 15MH and the standard accesso-...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety information......1 Battery requirements..... 13 Outboard motor safety ....1 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator ........13 Propeller ..........1 Propeller selection ......13 Rotating parts ........1 Hot parts..........1 Start-in-gear protection ....14 Electric shock ........ - Page 5 Table of contents Operation ......... 26 Cruising in other conditions... 40 First-time operation ....... 26 Maintenance ........41 Transporting and storing outboard Breaking in engine......26 Getting to know your boat ....26 motor.......... 41 Checks before starting engine ..26 Clamp screw mounting models ..
- Page 6 Table of contents Treatment of submerged motor..59 Consumer information....60 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY....... 60 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ..... 63...
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Page 7: Safety Information
Safety information running away under power and leaving peo- EMU33622 Outboard motor safety ple stranded, or running over people or ob- Observe these precautions at all times. jects. EMU36501 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. -
Page 8: Modifications
Have an approved personal flotation device distribution can compromise the boats han- (PFD) on board for every occupant. Yamaha dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or recommends that you must wear a PFD swamping. whenever boating. At a minimum, children... -
Page 9: Weather
Safety information Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that You may also want to consider an Internet- make it hard for others to avoid you or un- based program for basic boater education. derstand where you are going. The Online Boating Safety Course provided Avoid areas with submerged objects or by the BoatU.S. -
Page 10: Boating Organizations
Safety information Contact the U.S. Coast Guard, the National www.nmma.org Association of State Boating Law Administra- tors, or your local Power Squadron for a com- Marine Retailers Association of America plete set of rules governing the waters in 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, which you will be using your boat. -
Page 11: Rules When Encountering Vessels
Safety information 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 al- ways move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing. -
Page 12: Other Special Situations
Safety information Fishing vessel right-of-way All vessels that 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 ves- sels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way re- gardless of position. - Page 13 Safety information Many bodies of water used by boaters are en- white with black letters and orange boarders. tirely within the boundaries of a particular They signify speed zones, restricted areas, state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking danger areas, and general information. System has been devised for these waters.
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Page 14: General Information
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 sto- len. 1. Outboard motor serial number location... -
Page 15: Read Manuals And Labels
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. EMU33831 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. 9.9, 15 ZMU06037... - Page 16 General information ZMU05697 Read Owner’s Manual EMU33843 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05664 ZMU05696...
- Page 17 General information Hazard caused by continuous rotation Engine start/ Engine cranking ZMU05665 ZMU05668 Electrical hazard ZMU05666 Remote control lever/gear shift lever operat- ing direction, dual direction ZMU05667...
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Page 18: Specifications And Requirements
Maximum output: 15MH 11.0 kW@5000 r/min (15 Fuel tank capacity: HP@5000 r/min) 24.0 L (6.34, US gal, 5.28 Imp.gal) 9.9MH 7.3 kW@5000 r/min (9.9 Recommended engine oil: HP@5000 r/min) YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard motor oil Idling speed (in neutral): Fuel:oil ratio: 750 ±50 r/min... -
Page 19: Installation Requirements
18 volts or EMU33571 higher with the above models. Consult your Mounting motor Yamaha dealer for details on installing an op- EWM01570 tional Rectifier Regulator. WARNING EMU34192 Improper mounting of the outboard mo-... -
Page 20: Start-In-Gear Protection
10% ethanol can EMU25651 Engine oil requirements cause fuel system damage or cause engine starting and running problems. Yamaha does Recommended engine oil: not recommend gasohol containing methanol YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard motor because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems. -
Page 21: Ring Free Fuel Additive
Motor disposal requirements Never illegally discard (dump) the motor. While many additives available may reduce Yamaha recommends consulting the dealer deposits, Yamaha recommends the use of about discarding the motor. Ring Free Fuel Additive, available from your EMU36351 Yamaha dealer. Ring Free Fuel Additive... -
Page 22: Emission Control Information
Specifications and requirements EMU25221 Emission control information EMU25230 North American models This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma- rine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details. EMU30390 Approval label of emission control certifi- cate This label is attached to the bottom cowling. -
Page 23: Components
Components EMU2579M Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models. 9.9, 15 1. Top cowling 17.Cooling water inlet 2. Cowling lock lever 18.Propeller* 3. Cooling water pilot hole 19.Fuel hose... -
Page 24: Fuel Joint
Components ZMU02284 1. Fuel joint EMU25922 Gear shift lever 2. Fuel gauge Pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts 3. Fuel tank cap 4. Air vent screw the engine in forward gear so that the boat moves ahead. Pushing the lever away from EMU25830 Fuel joint you puts the engine in reverse gear so that the... -
Page 25: Throttle Indicator
Components EMU25961 When constant speed is desired, tighten the Throttle indicator adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- The fuel consumption curve on the throttle in- ting. dicator shows the relative amount of fuel con- EMU25993 sumed for each throttle position. Choose the Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and setting that offers the best performance and clip... -
Page 26: Engine Stop Button
Components 1. Cord 1. Use to start a hot engine 2. Clip 2. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a warm engine 3. Engine shut-off switch 3. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a EMU26001 warm engine Engine stop button... -
Page 27: Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)
Components 1. Tilt lock lever To increase resistance, turn the adjuster To tilt the outboard motor up, set the tilt lock clockwise. lever to the “ ” (up) position. To tilt the out- To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster board motor down, set the tilt lock lever to the counterclockwise. -
Page 28: Cowling Lock Lever(S) (Turn Type)
Components EMU26373 Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) To remove the engine top cowling, turn the cowling lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling. When installing the cowling, check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lock the cowling again by returning the cowling lock le- ver(s) to the lock position. -
Page 29: Installation
Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section is in- tended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possi- ble boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01590 WARNING ZMU01760... -
Page 30: Clamping The Outboard Motor
Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on determining the prop- er mounting height. For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 35. - Page 31 Installation packaging. If used, they must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se- curely. After tightening, test run the engine and check their tightness. [EWM00651]...
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Page 32: Operation
Operation Next two hours: EMU36381 First-time operation Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then EMU30174 reduce engine speed to three-quarter Breaking in engine throttle (approximately 4000 r/min). Vary Your new engine requires a period of break-in engine speed occasionally. Run at full to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to throttle for one minute, then allow about wear in evenly. -
Page 33: Remove Cowling
Remove cowling tank should be checked and cleaned by a For the following checks, remove the top Yamaha dealer. cowling from the engine. To remove the en- gine top cowling, release the lock lever and lift off the cowling. -
Page 34: Oil
ZMU06117 tank cap. After installing, check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer. -
Page 35: Gasoline And Oil Mixing (100:1)
Operation ZMU02834 ZMU06621 Tighten the filler cap securely. 10. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with dry rags. Dispose rags properly ac- cording to local laws or regulations. EMU27406 Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1) ECM00811 NOTICE Avoid using any oil other than the spec- ified type. -
Page 36: Operating Engine
Operation Make sure that the oil and gasoline are mixed. 100:1 If equipped with a built-in fuel tank 12 L 14 L 24 L Pour oil into a clean fuel can, and then (0.26 US gal, (3.2 US gal, (3.7 US gal, (6.3 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) 2.6 Imp gal) -
Page 37: Starting Engine
Operation drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin ar- TIP: eas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex- Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with haust outlets. dry rags. Dispose rags properly according to local laws or regulations. If there is an air vent screw on the fuel Squeeze the primer pump, with the arrow tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. - Page 38 Operation Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ing 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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Page 39: Checks After Starting Engine
Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- lem cannot be located and corrected. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original posi- tion before releasing it. -
Page 40: Stop Switches
Operation EMU36970 Stop switches Press the engine stop button and make sure the engine stops. Confirm that removing the clip from the en- gine shut-off switch stops the engine. Confirm that the engine cannot be started with the clip removed from the engine shut- off switch. -
Page 41: Stopping Boat
Operation After stopping the engine, tighten the air EMU31742 Stopping boat vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set EWM01510 the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed WARNING position, if equipped. Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the boat as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the steering wheel or other parts of the... -
Page 42: Adjusting Trim Angle For Manual Tilt Models
Operation the possibility of an accident. If the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer, slow down and/or readjust the trim angle. The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water. -
Page 43: Tilting Up And Down
Operation cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen- the bow is greatly increased, heightening the sate for this as you steer. The trim tab can danger of “bow steering” and making opera- also be adjusted to help offset this effect. tion difficult and dangerous. -
Page 44: Procedure For Tilting Up (Manual Tilt Models)
Operation ECM00241 NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 35. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because this could break the handle. -
Page 45: Shallow Water
Operation ZMU02868 Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup- EMU32741 Procedure port bar is automatically released. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. Slowly tilt the engine down. EMU28061 Shallow water EMU28073 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) EWM01781 WARNING... -
Page 46: Cruising In Other Conditions
Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa- ter. Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium-plated water pump kit (see page 15) if you use the outboard motor in... -
Page 47: Maintenance
It is advisable to have your outboard motor then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt posi- serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- tion using a motor support device such as a or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a transom saver bar. -
Page 48: Procedure
TIP: while the engine is running. The use of “Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and [EWM00091] Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15 Stabilizer” eliminates the need to drain the minutes in neutral position. -
Page 49: Lubrication
Checking painted surface of motor replacement should be performed by an Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak- authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are more Grease all grease fittings. For further de- likely to corrode. -
Page 50: Replacement Parts
Yamaha marine dealership. A service manual is available for purchase through your Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills, tools, and other equipment necessary to perform mainte- nance not covered by this owner’s manual. -
Page 51: Maintenance Chart 1
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 Item Actions... -
Page 52: Maintenance Chart 2
Inspection or replace- switch/choke switch ment as necessary Wire harness connec- Inspection or replace- tions/wire coupler con- ment as necessary nections Inspection and clean- (Yamaha) Fuel tank ing as necessary EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 Every Item Actions 1000 hours Exhaust guide/exhaust... -
Page 53: Greasing
Maintenance EMU28932 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) 9.9, 15... -
Page 54: Cleaning And Adjusting Spark Plug
Do not attempt to di- agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You 1. Spark plug gap should periodically remove and inspect the 2. -
Page 55: Checking Wiring And Connectors
For idle speed specifications, see page 12. If you have difficulty verifying the idle speed, or the idle speed requires adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. EMU29113 Checking wiring and connectors Check that each connector is engaged se- curely. -
Page 56: Removing Propeller
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely. Otherwise the pro- peller could come off during operation and be lost. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro- Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam- sion resistant grease to the propeller age. -
Page 57: Changing Gear Oil
You could be severely injured if which can cause gear damage. Con- the outboard motor falls on you. sult a Yamaha dealer for repair of the Never get under the lower unit while it is lower unit seals. [ECM00711]... -
Page 58: Cleaning Fuel Tank
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. If you have any question about properly doing this procedure, consult your Yamaha dealer. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, ZMU03231 flames, or other sources of ignition Remove the screws holding the fuel joint when cleaning the fuel tank. -
Page 59: Inspecting And Replacing Anode(S)
Do not paint anodes, as this would render them ineffective. TIP: Inspect ground leads attached to external an- odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replacement of inter- nal anodes attached to the power unit. ZMU02067... -
Page 60: Trouble Recovery
Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? some items may not apply to your model. A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to your Yamaha dealer. Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect... - Page 61 A. Return to normal operating position. A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is carburetor clogged? Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? Q. Have ignition parts failed? A.
- Page 62 Q. Is fuel system obstructed? Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth- A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. er obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? Q.
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Page 63: Temporary Action In Emergency
A. Tighten bolt. EWM01022 WARNING Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? Use this procedure only in an emergen- A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha cy to return to the nearest port for re- dealer. pairs. EMU29433 Temporary action in emergency... -
Page 64: Emergency Starting Engine
Trouble Recovery Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the cord where it could become entangled, pre- venting it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ing normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. -
Page 65: Treatment Of Submerged Motor
EMU33501 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate- ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out- board motor until it has been completely inspected. -
Page 66: Consumer Information
Consumer information EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY... - Page 67 Consumer information...
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Page 69: Important Warranty Information If You Use Your Yamaha Outside The Usa Or Canada
Consumer information EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA... - Page 72 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Printed in Japan April 2009–0.4 × 1 CR Printed on recycled paper...