User manual YAMAHA C75-1998

[. . . ] 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 VZ200TR, VZ225TR, VZC75-1998TR, VZ300TR 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 VZ200, VZ225, VZC75-1998, VZ300 OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, March 2006 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Multifunction display ZMU01757 NOTE: After the main switch is first turned on, all the displays come on as a test. After a few seconds, the gauge will change to normal operation. NOTE: The fuel management meter shows various kinds of information when the operator uses the " " (set) and " " (mode) buttons. For details, see the attached operation manZMU04766 G The buzzer will sound (if equipped on the 29 Basic components tiller handle, remote control box, or main switch panel). ZMU01871 G The oil level warning indicator will light or blink. If the warning system has activated, stop the engine and check the cooling water inlet for clogging. ZMU03942 ZMU02373 EMU26846 Oil level warning and oil filter clogging warning Oil injection models This engine has an oil level warning system. If the oil level falls below the lower limit, the warning system will activate. Activation of warning device G Engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2000 r/min. ZMU04586 G The buzzer will sound (if equipped on the tiller handle, remote control box, or main switch panel). 30 Basic components ZMU03025 1 ZMU01952 If the warning system has been activated, stop the engine and check for the cause. 1. Oil filter 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, and finally oil filter clogging. 1 ZMU01872 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. First 10 minutes: Run the engine at the lowest possible speed. A fast idle in neutral is best. CAUTION: G Failure to follow the break-in procedure 33 Operation 2. Next 50 minutes: Do not exceed half throttle (approximately 3000 r/min). If you have an easy-planing boat, accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then immediately reduce the throttle to 3000 r/min or less. 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. G G 3. G line 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). [. . . ] Water detection switch coupler 4. Unscrew the filter cup from the filter housing. 1. Water detection switch coupler ZMU05500 NOTE: Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when unscrewing the filter cup. 8. Start the engine and make sure that the water separator warning indicator re- 72 Trouble Recovery mains off. NOTE: Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor after returning to port. EMU29670 ON OFF Engine fails to operate 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 ZMU01880 3. Lift the emergency switch to pump reserve oil into the engine oil tank from the remote oil tank. 1 WARNING Be sure to stop the engine before performing this procedure. ECM00900 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. [. . . ]