User manual YAMAHA 250 3.3L V MAX HPDI-2003

[. . . ] VZ225B Z250B LZ250B VZ250B OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-05-27 CAUTION USE UNLEADED STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY · Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and and engine damage. · Do not use gasoline mixed with oil during the break-in period or any time afterwards. YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL IS RECOMMENDED 001629 E EMU01449 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 there is insufficient road clearance in this position, then trailer the motor in the tilt position using a motor support device such as a transom saver bar. For further details, consult your Yamaha dealer. 001590 w 8 Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even if a motor support bar is used. Severe injury could occur if the outboard accidentally falls. 8 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank, whether in a boat or car. 8 DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum capacity. Gasoline will expand considerably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container. This can cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard. cC Do not use the tilt support lever/knob when trailering the boat. The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall. If the motor can not be trailered in the down position, use an additional support device to secure it in the up position. 4-3 E EMU01908 STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR When storing your Yamaha outboard motor for prolonged periods of time (2 months or longer), several important procedures must be performed to prevent expensive damage. This is especially important for your oil injection-equipped outboard motor due to the lean oil ratios used at idle prior to shutting the engine off for the season. It is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to storage. However, the following procedures can be performed by you, the owner, with a minimum of tools. 102074 cC Do not use any chemical goods containing Silicon, Phosphorus, or Lead. Consult your Yamaha dealer for details on the use of chemical goods for storage. EMU00338 Flushing Cooling System and Fogging Engine Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clogging up with salt, sand, or dirt. 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. 4-4 E Z250B, LZ250B EMU01544 Flushing with the Flushing Attachment cC Avoid running the outboard at high speed while on the flushing attachment, or overheating could occur. 1) 903021 2) Z250B, LZ250B 3) 4) 605014 5) 6) Remove the top cowling and silencer cover. Install a flushing attachment to the lower unit. (A flushing attachment is available from a Yamaha dealer). Run the engine at a fast idle for 10-15 minutes while supplying water. Just prior to turning off the engine, quickly spray "Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil" (Part No. [. . . ] don't forget to include any important information such as names, addresses, model, engine serial number, dates, and receipts. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to maintain a complete, up-to-date list of all first purchasers against the possibility of a safety-related defect and recall. 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. [. . . ]