User manual YAMAHA 150HP

[. . . ] 150 OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-61 64C-28199-1B EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU31280 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner's Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain 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. [. . . ] While many additives available may reduce deposits, Yamaha recommends the use of Ring Free Fuel Additive, available from your Yamaha dealer. Ring Free Fuel Additive has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine, notably the critical piston-ring-land area, and fuel system components. Follow product labeling for use instructions. EMU27292 ZMU03907 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 EMU30320 Filling fuel for models without a fuel joint EWM00060 Filling oil for oil injection models EWM00530 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. Securely close the cap after filling the tank. Wipe up any spilled fuel. WARNING Do not add gasoline into the oil tank. This engine uses the Yamaha oil injection system, which provides superior lubrication by ensuring the proper oil ratio for all operating conditions. Simply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank. Convenient indicators show the status of the oil supply. For details on how to read the indicators, see page 29. To fill the engine oil tank, proceed as follows: EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain 27 Operation 1. Pour engine oil into the remote oil tank. Remote oil tank capacity: 10. 5 L (11. 10 US qt) (9. 24 Imp. qt) ZMU01877 NOTE: The oil level lines on the remote oil tank indicate the amount of additional oil that can be added to the tank. The top oil level line indicates approximately 1. 9 L (0. 5 US gal, 0. 4 Imp gal) can be added, and the bottom oil level line indicates approximately 3. 8 L (1 US gal, 0. 8 Imp gal) can be added. The Yamaha oil injection system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank to the engine oil tank. Operate the engine normally. 3. ECM00570 CAUTION: When the engine is operated for the first time or stored for a period of time, a minimum of 5 liters (5. 3 US qt, 4. 4 Imp qt) of oil should be kept in the remote oil tank. Otherwise the oil-feed pump chamber will not be filled with oil, and no oil will be supplied. 28 Operation EMU27321 Oil level indicator operation The various functions of the oil level system are as follows: EMU27381 Oil level indicator Electric start models Oil level warning indicator (digital tachometer) Oil level warning indicator (analog tachometer) Engine oil tank Remote oil tank Remarks more than 300 cm3 (0. 32 US qt, 0. 26 Imp qt) more than 1500 cm3 (1. 6 US qt, 1. 31 Imp qt) Green G No refilling necessary. more than 300 cm3 (0. 32 US qt, 0. 26 Imp qt) Yellow 1500 cm3 (1. 6 US qt, 1. 31 Imp qt) or less G Add oil; see page 27. Red­Yellow­ Green 300 cm3 (0. 32 US qt, 0. 26 Imp qt) or less more than 1500 cm3 (1. 6 US qt, 1. 31 Imp qt) G G G Check oil filter for clogging. Engine speed is automatically reduced to about 2000 r/min. Engine speed is automatically reduced to about 2000 r/min. Buzzer sounds in remote control box and engine speed is limited to about 2000 r/min to help conserve oil. Red 300 cm3 (0. 32 US qt, 0. 26 Imp qt) or less 1500 cm3 (1. 6 US qt, 1. 31 Imp qt) or less G G G G 29 Operation EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27480 Feeding fuel 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. [. . . ] Release the switch when oil reaches the upper level line on the engine oil tank. Do not use this emergency procedure 65 Trouble Recovery unless the oil level warning indicators are working. Remote oil tank 4. OFF ON START 5. After using the emergency switch, turn off the main switch, then turn it back on. This resets the warning system to normal operation. [. . . ]