User manual YAMAHA VZ300D

[. . . ] VZ200D VZ225D VZ250D VZ300D OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-06-10 6C9-28199-11 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. [. . . ] Otherwise an accident could occur. ECM00120 Check the engine and engine mounting. Check that the battery is in good condition and the battery connections are secure. EMU27221 Operation after a long period of storage When operating the engine after a long period (12 months) of storage, proceed as follows: 1. Leave it idling. EWM00090 CAUTION: Do not start the engine out of water. Overheating and serious engine damage can occur. EMU27110 Fuel G WARNING G Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. Do not touch or remove electrical parts 27 Operation G when starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. 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. 2. ECM00560 CAUTION: G G Be sure to take the above steps when operating the engine after a long period of storage. If premix fuel is used, the fuel injector could be damaged. EMU27233 ZMU01876 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain characteristics. 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. ZMU01875 28 Operation 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. EMU27291 cate 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. Filling oil for oil injection models EWM00530 3. 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. [. . . ] 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. 64 Trouble Recovery 2. Turn on the main switch. ON OFF 5. This resets the warning system to normal operation. [. . . ]