Yamaha F15 Owners Manual
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F9.92 T9.92 F15 OWNER’S MANUAL 66M-28199-1C U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-06-72 66M-9-1C Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:03 PM Page 1
EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. 66M-9-1C Hyoshi 4/21/05 5:03 PM Page 2
Important manual information EMU31280 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- mation needed for proper operation, mainte- nance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you ob- tain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. In this Owner’s Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING EWM00780 Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the out- board motor. CAUTION: ECM00700 A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current prod- uct information available at the time of print- ing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manu-al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The F9.9MH2, F9.9ER2, T9.9ER2, T9.9EH2, F15MH, F15EH, F15PR, F15PH and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25110 F9.92, T9.92, F15 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2005 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-06-72
Table of contents General information .......................... 1 Identification numbers record .......... 1 Outboard motor serial number .......... 1 Key number ....................................... 1 Emission control information ........... 1 North American models..................... 1 Star labels ......................................... 2 Safety information ........................... 3 Important labels............................... 4 Warning labels .................................. 4 Caution labels ................................... 5 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) .............................................. 5 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals .................................. 5 Rules when encountering vessels .... 6 Other special situations ..................... 7 Fueling instructions ......................... 8 Gasoline ............................................ 9 Engine oil .......................................... 9 Battery requirement....................... 10 Battery specifications ...................... 10 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator ...................................... 10 Propeller selection......................... 11 Start-in-gear protection ................. 11 Basic components .......................... 12 Main components .......................... 12 Fuel tank ......................................... 13 Fuel joint ......................................... 14 Fuel gauge ...................................... 14 Fuel tank cap .................................. 14 Air vent screw ................................. 14 Remote control ................................ 14 Remote control lever ....................... 14 Neutral interlock trigger ................... 15 Neutral throttle lever ........................ 15 Choke switch ................................... 15 Tiller handle .................................... 15 Gear shift lever ................................ 16 Throttle grip ..................................... 16 Throttle indicator ............................. 16 Throttle friction adjuster................... 17 Engine stop lanyard switch ............. 17 Engine stop button .......................... 18Choke knob for pull type ................. 18 Manual starter handle ..................... 18 Starter button .................................. 19 Main switch ..................................... 19 Power tilt switch .............................. 19 Steering friction adjuster ................. 20 Steering friction adjuster ................. 20 Trim tab with anode......................... 20 Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 21 Tilt lock mechanism ......................... 21 Tilt support knob.............................. 21 Tilt support bar ................................ 21 Power tilt unit................................... 22 Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) .............................................. 22 Flushing device ............................... 22 Warning indicator ............................ 22 Warning system ............................ 23 Overheat warning ............................ 23 Low oil pressure warning ................ 23 Operation ......................................... 25 Installation ..................................... 25 Mounting the outboard motor .......... 25 Clamping the outboard motor.......... 26 Breaking in engine ........................ 27 Procedure for 4-stroke models ........ 27 Preoperation checks ..................... 27 Fuel ................................................. 27 Controls ........................................... 27 Engine ............................................. 28 Checking the engine oil level .......... 28 Filling fuel ...................................... 28 Ring Free Fuel Additive................... 28 Operating engine .......................... 29 Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............ 29 Starting engine ................................ 30 Warming up engine ....................... 35 Manual start and electric start models .......................................... 35 Shifting .......................................... 35 Forward (tiller handle and remote control models) ............................. 36 Reverse (manual tilt and hydro tilt models) ......................................... 36 Stopping engine ............................ 37
Table of contents Procedure ....................................... 38 Trimming outboard motor .............. 38 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models .......................................... 39 Adjusting trim angle (power tilt models) ......................................... 39 Adjusting boat trim .......................... 40 Tilting up and down ....................... 41 Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models) ......................................... 41 Procedure for tilting up .................... 42 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) .................................... 44 Procedure for tilting down ............... 44 Cruising in shallow water .............. 44 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) .................................... 45 Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models...................................... 46 Cruising in other conditions ........... 47 Maintenance..................................... 48 Specifications ................................ 48 Transporting and storing outboard motor ........................................... 51 Clamp screw mounting models ....... 51 Storing outboard motor ................... 52 Procedure ....................................... 52 Lubrication (except oil injection models) ......................................... 53 Cleaning and anticorrosion measures ...................................... 53 Battery care ..................................... 54 Flushing power unit ......................... 54 Cleaning the outboard motor .......... 55 Checking painted surface of motor............................................. 55 Periodic maintenance.................... 56 Replacement parts .......................... 56 Maintenance chart .......................... 57 Maintenance chart (additional) ........ 58 Greasing ......................................... 59 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug ............................................... 61 Checking fuel system ...................... 61 Inspecting fuel filter ......................... 62Cleaning fuel filter ........................... 62 Inspecting idling speed.................... 63 Changing engine oil ........................ 63 Checking wiring and connectors ..... 65 Exhaust leakage.............................. 65 Water leakage ................................. 65 Engine oil leakage ........................... 65 Checking power trim and tilt / power tilt system ........................... 66 Checking propeller .......................... 66 Removing the propeller ................... 67 Installing the Propeller..................... 68 Changing gear oil ............................ 69 Cleaning fuel tank ........................... 70 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ........................................ 71 Checking battery (for electric start models) ......................................... 71 Connecting the battery .................... 72 Disconnecting the battery................ 73 Checking top cowling ...................... 73 Coating the boat bottom .................. 73 Trouble Recovery............................ 74 Troubleshooting ............................ 74 Temporary action in emergency ... 77 Impact damage ............................... 77 Replacing fuse ................................ 77 Power trim and tilt / power tilt will not operate .................................... 78 Starter will not operate .................... 78 Emergency starting engine ............. 79 Treatment of submerged motor .... 80 Procedure........................................ 80 Consumer information ................... 81 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada ..................... 81 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 83 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE
Table of contents USA OR CANADA ...................... 85
1 General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25182 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket or the upper part of the swivel 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 sto- len. EMU25190 Key number If a main key switch is equipped with the mo- tor, 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. 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. EMU25242 Approval label of emission control certif- icate This label is attached to the bottom cowling. New Technology; (4-stroke/HPDI) EM 1. Outboard motor serial number location 1. Key number 1. Approval label location 1 ZMU04948
General information 2 EMU25262 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket. EMU25272 Star labels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali- fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la- bel. See below for a description of yourparticular label. EMU25280 One Star—Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke en- gines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine en- gines. EMU25290 Two Stars—Very Low Emission The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. 1. Manufactured date label location ZMU05159 1ZMU04924 1. Star labels location 1 ZMU04949 ZMU01702
General information 3 EMU25300 Three Stars—Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. EMU25362 Safety information 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 own- er’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 out- board motor. Overpowering the boat could result in loss of control. The rated power ofthe 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. Incorrect propeller selection and incorrect use may not only cause engine damage, but also adversely affect fuel consumption. Consult your dealer for correct use. Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak- ing drugs. About 50% of all boating fatali- ties involve intoxication. Have an approved personal flotation de- vice (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 condi- tions. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. Handle and store gasoline carefully. Make sure there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be- fore starting the engine. This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which may cause brain dam- age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in- clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat- ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets. Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop- er operation before starting the engine. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. If you acciden- tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from ZMU01703 ZMU01704
General information 4 the switch, stopping the engine. Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating—and obey them. For basic boating rules, see “Rules of the road” on page 5. 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 re- turn. Use common sense and good judgment when boating. Know your abilities, and be sure you understand how your boat han- dles 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 dur- ing the engine operation. Stay away from swimming areas. When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine. Do not illegally discard empty containers used to replace or replenish oil. For the correct processing of empty containers, consult the dealer where you purchased the oil. When replacing oils used to lubricate the product (engine or gear oil), be sure to wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil with- out using a funnel or similar device. If nec- essary, verify the necessary replacement procedure with the dealer. Never illegally discard (dump) the product. Yamaha recommends consulting the deal- er on discarding the product. Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtainedfrom many organizations, including the fol- lowing: United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- fairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 National Marine Manufacturers Associa- tion (NMMA) 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60611 Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60601 EMU25382 Important labels EMU25395 Warning labels EMU25401 Label WARNING EWM01260 Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP) Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. ZMU04950