User manual YAMAHA 150 OX66 SALTWATER-2000

[. . . ] 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 VZ150TR, VZ175TR 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 VZ150, VZ175 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, March 2006 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Activation of warning device G Engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r/min. G The oil level warning indicator will light or blink. ZMU03025 If the warning system has been activated, stop the engine and check for the cause. NOTE: The warning for oil filter clogging is similar to the warnings for low oil level and overheating. To make troubleshooting easier, check for engine overheating first, then oil level, 30 Basic components and finally oil filter clogging. 1 ZMU03987 1. Oil filter 31 Operation EMU26901 Installation ECM00110 specific boat and motor combination. EWM00830 CAUTION: Incorrect engine height or obstructions to smooth water flow (such as the design or condition of the boat, or accessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers) can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising. Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operated continuously in the presence of airborne water spray. WARNING Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions such as poor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards. Observe the following: G For permanently mounted models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor. If you are mounting the motor yourself, you should be trained by an experienced person. G For portable models, your dealer or other person experienced in proper outboard motor mounting should show you how to mount your motor. Mount the outboard motor on the center line (keel line) of the boat, and ensure that the boat itself is well balanced. Otherwise the boat will be hard to steer. For boats without a keel or which are asymmetrical, consult your dealer. NOTE: During water testing check the buoyancy of the boat, at rest, with its maximum load. Next two hours: Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then reduce engine speed to three-quarter throttle (approximately 4000 r/min). Run at full throttle for one minute, then allow about 10 minutes of operation at threequarter throttle or less to let the engine cool. Remaining seven hours: Run the engine at any speed. However, avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time. After the first 10 hours: Operate the engine normally. EMU27103 EMU31550 Fuel G G G G G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes. Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not twisted or flattened, or likely to contact sharp objects (if equipped Yamaha fuel tank or boat tank). Check the water in the fuel filter with the water separator warning device. Place the gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main switch to " "(on). If the buzzer sounds and the water separator warning indicator blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer immediately. EMU27120 Oil G Check to be sure you have plenty of oil for your trip. EMU27130 Controls G Preoperation checks EWM00080 WARNING If any item in the preoperation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the outboard motor. [. . . ] Repeat if necessary. EWM00620 ZMU04443 WARNING Do not install the top cowling when engine is running. 3. Prepare the engine for starting. Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the engine stop switch lanyard lock plate is attached to the engine stop switch. ZMU04444 EMU29670 Engine fails to operate ZMU02334 EMU29741 4. Turn on the main switch. Low oil level warning activates If the oil level is allowed to drop too low, the red segment will appear on the oil level indicator, the buzzer will sound, and engine speed will be limited to about 2000 r/min. If this happens, a reserve amount of oil can be pumped from the remote oil tank to the en- 73 Trouble Recovery gine oil tank using the emergency switch. EWM01050 WARNING Be sure to stop the engine before performing this procedure. ECM00900 1 CAUTION: G G If the emergency switch is held up too long, too much oil will be pumped into the engine oil tank, overflowing it. Release the switch when oil reaches the upper level line on the engine oil tank. [. . . ]