User manual YAMAHA 90HP-1999

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! EWM00780 al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 90TR 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 WARNING 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 outboard motor. ECM00700 90D OWNER'S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, March 2004 All rights reserved. [. . . ] To fill the engine oil tank, proceed as follows: Engine oil tank capacity: 3. 3 L (3. 49 US qt) (2. 90 Imp. qt) 1. Turn the oil filler access cap on the top cowling counterclockwise and open it. ZMU03367 ECM00130 CAUTION: Be sure to take the above steps when operating the engine after a long period of storage. Otherwise engine seizure could occur. EMU27233 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27242 Filling fuel for portable tank EWM00060 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Fuel tank capacity (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank): 24 L ZMU03369 2. Open the oil tank filler cap by pulling the tab on the cap. 24 Operation ZMU03370 3. Slowly pour the engine oil into the engine oil tank. 2 1 1. Oil tank filler cap ZMU03371 4. After filling, replace the all caps securely. 25 Operation EMU27321 Oil level indicator operation The various functions of the oil level system are as follows: EMU27370 Electric start models Oil level warning indicator (digital tachometer) Oil level warning indicator (analog tachometer/ bottom cowling) Green Engine oil tank Remarks more than 1130 cm3 (1. 19 US qt, 0. 99 Imp qt) No refilling necessary. Yellow from 1130 cm3 (1. 19 US qt, 0. 99 Imp qt) down to 310 cm3 (0. 33 US qt, 0. 27 Imp qt) Add oil; see page 24. Red 310 cm3 (0. 33 US qt, 0. 27 Imp qt) or less G G Buzzer sounds in remote control box and engine speed is limited to about 2000 r/min to help conserve oil. Check oil filter for clogging. EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27461 Feeding fuel (portable tank) EWM00420 WARNING G G G 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. Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Refrain from smoking, and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will shorten engine life. Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole. 2. ECM00510 CAUTION: 5. Immediately after the engine starts, release the main switch and allow it to reA flow of water from the hole on the exhaust cover shows that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling passages. If water is not flowing out of the hole at all times while the engine is run- 28 Operation ning, overheating and serious damage could occur. 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 problem cannot be located and corrected. equipped) and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from neutral to forward. EMU27784 Reverse (automatic reverse lock and power trim and tilt models) ZMU03391 EMU27740 EWM00190 WARNING Shifting EWM00180 WARNING Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you. ECM00220 When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do not open the throttle more than half. Otherwise the boat could become unstable, which could result in loss of control and an accident. Place the throttle grip in the fully closed position. [. . . ] Remove the CDI unit cover or electrical cover, if equipped. Disconnect the yellow cord (emergency circuit) of the CDI unit to return to port. EWM00350 flywheel or other moving parts when the engine is running. Adjust the trim angle so that the drive shaft is at right angles to the water surface or is trimmed in. On models equipped with an emergency starter valve, open it. [. . . ]