User manual YAMAHA 150HP 2.6L-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 150TR 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 150 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2005 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Check the propeller for damage. EMU27170 Operation after a long period of storage When operating the engine after a long period (12 months) of storage, proceed as follows: 1. Use a 50:1 gasoline-oil mixture to start the engine. Leave it idling. EWM00090 CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27111 Fuel G WARNING 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 G Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. 26 Operation 3. Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed pipes. After any air in the oil lines has been expelled, the oil injection system should supply oil normally. If no oil is flowing after 10 minutes of idling, consult your Yamaha dealer. Gasoline blends have been changing in recent years in response to concerns about pollution and resulting emissions regulations. 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. 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. This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which could cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. [. . . ] Remove the CDI unit cover or electrical cover, if equipped. 1. Yellow cord EMU29741 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 engine oil tank using the emergency switch. EWM01050 WARNING Be sure to stop the engine before performing this procedure. ZMU03923 ECM00900 2. Disconnect the yellow cord (emergency circuit) of the CDI unit to return to port. CAUTION: G EWM00350 WARNING When the yellow cord is disconnected, the idle and low speeds are slightly higher than normal. Use care when starting off G If the emergency switch is held up too long, too much oil will be pumped into the engine oil tank, overflowing it. [. . . ]