User manual YAMAHA 300 3.3L V MAX HPDI-2004

[. . . ] VZ300C OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-05-63 6C9-28199-10 EMU25071 ZMU01690 Read this owner's manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU25100 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. [. . . ] Gasoline blends have been changing in recent years in response to concerns about pollution and resulting emissions regulations. One of the most obvious changes has been the elimination of lead from most fuels. As gasoline has changed, the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxygenates has increased. These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars, but they can have detrimental effects in marine engines, because of increased deposits in the combustion chamber. When enough deposits collect, piston rings begin sticking. Performance drops and engine wear increases dramatically. 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. EMU27290 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 28. To fill the engine oil tank, proceed as follows: 1. Pour engine oil into the remote oil tank. Engine oil tank capacity: 1. 2 L (1. 27 US qt) (1. 06 Imp. qt) ZMU01877 2. 3. Turn on the main switch. The Yamaha oil injection system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank to the engine oil tank. Operate the engine normally. 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. Filling oil for oil injection models EWM00530 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. No fuel premixing is needed. 27 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 28 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. [. . . ] Release the switch when oil reaches the upper level line on the engine oil tank. Do not use this emergency procedure unless the oil level warning indicators are working. Remove the top cowling. 1. 61 Trouble Recovery 2. Turn on the main switch. ON OFF 5. This resets the warning system to normal operation. [. . . ]