User manual YAMAHA F15HP-2000

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. cC 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 product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. [. . . ] Hitting an underwater obstacle could cause the engine to lift out of the water, resulting in loss of control. 8 Use extra care when operating in reverse. Too much reverse thrust can cause the engine to lift out of the water, increasing the chance of accident and personal injury. 8 Return the engine to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water. cC Place the gear-shift in the Neutral position before using the shallow water cruising system. 3-28 E EMG71211 N PROCEDURE Manual tilt model 1) Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. 406023* 2) Place the tilt lock lever in the release position. 402016 3) Slightly tilt up the engine. The tiltsupport bar will lock automatically, supporting the engine in a partially raised position. NOTE: This motor has 2 positions for shallow water cruising. 403056 RETURNING TO ORIGINAL POSITION 1) 2) Place the tilt lock lever in the lock position. Slightly tilt up the engine until the tiltsupport bar automatically returns to the free position. Then, slowly lower the engine to the normal position. 3) 402022 3-29 E EMU01319 CRUISING IN SHALLOW WATER Power tilt model The engine can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water. 000922 w 8 Place the gear shift in the Neutral position before setting for shallow water cruising. 8 Return the engine to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water. N cC 701015 UP DN UP DN Do not tilt up the outboard motor so that the cooling water inlet of the lower unit is above the surface of the water when setting for and cruising in shallow water. Otherwise severe damage from overheating can result. EMU01320 PROCEDURE 1) 701034 2) Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. Slightly tilt up the engine using the power tilt switch. DN UP 000610 3-30 E EMH60010 CRUISING IN OTHER CONDITIONS CRUISING IN SALT WATER After operating in salt water, wash out the cooling-water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming cloggedup with salt deposits. In addition, fogging of the engine is mandatory to prevent expensive engine damage due to rust. Perform the flushing and fogging at the same time. w 8 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. 8 Keep hands, hair and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. EMK25510 8 Flushing in a Water Tank cC If the fresh water level is below the level of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water supply is insufficient, engine seizure may occur. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Remove the engine top cowling. Install the outboard motor on the water tank. Fill the tank with fresh water to above the level of the anti-cavitation plate. Run the engine at a fast idle for 10~15 minutes. Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil" (Part No. LUBSTRRT-12-00) into the silencer cover. When properly done, the engine will smoke excessively and almost stall. 4-6 E 6) Remove the motor from the water tank. Install the silencer cover and top cowling. q w 7) 1 Water surface 2 Lowest water level EMK26011 605024 Lubrication 1) Remove the spark plug(s). [. . . ] This list is complied from the purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. by the selling dealer at the time of your purchase. If you should move after you have purchased your new outboard, please advise us of your new address by sending a postcard listing your outboard model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it is shown on your warranty identification, your name and new mailing address. Mail to: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U. S. A. [. . . ]