Yamaha 9 9 Vmax Manual
. 9.9F OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor.
Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold. If there is any To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer.
This Owner’s Manual contains infor- To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom. Table of contents Safety information.1 Muddy or acidic water.10 Outboard motor safety.1 Anti-fouling paint.11 Motor disposal requirements.11 Propeller.1 Rotating parts.1 Emergency equipment.11 Hot parts.1 Components.12 Electric shock. Table of contents Engine.24 Periodic maintenance.39 Install top cowling.24 Replacement parts.40 Filling fuel and engine oil.24 Severe operating conditions. 40 Filling fuel for portable tank.24 Maintenance chart 1.41 Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1). Safety information EMU33622 running away under power and leaving peo- Outboard motor safety ple stranded, or running over people or ob- Observe these precautions at all times.
EMU36501 Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a Propeller secure place on your clothing or your arm or People can be injured or killed if they come in leg while operating. Have an approved personal flotation device distribution can compromise the boats han- (PFD) on board for every occupant. Yamaha dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or recommends that you must wear a PFD swamping.
Whenever boating. At a minimum, children. Safety information Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un- derstand where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con- trol, ejection, and collision. Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard motor is sto- 1. C-Tick label location len. Read any manuals supplied with the boat.
Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33832 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. 9.9F, 15F ZMU06037. General information ZMU05697 EMU33912 Contents of labels EWM01671 The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. EWM01691 Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD).
Emergency starting does not have start- Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to in-gear protection. General information EMU33843 Electrical hazard Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 Remote control lever/gear shift lever operat- ing direction, dual direction ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05667 Engine start/ Engine cranking ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05668 ZMU05665. Specifications and requirements EMU31480 Displacement: Specifications 246.0 cm³ Bore × stroke: TIP: 56.0 × 50.0 mm (2.20 × 1.97 in) “(AL)” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- Ignition system: num propeller installed. Likewise, “(SUS)” represents the value for Spark plug (NGK): stainless steel propeller installed and “(PL)”. Consult your Before installing the outboard motor(s), con- Yamaha dealer for details on installing an op- firm that the total horsepower of your out- tional Rectifier Regulator. Board motor(s) does not exceed the boats.
10% ethanol is in neutral. Always select neutral before can cause fuel system damage or cause en- starting the engine.
Gine starting and running problems. Yamaha EMU25651 does not recommend gasohol containing Engine oil requirements methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems. A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and electrical tape. Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries. An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard) with clip. Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs.
Consult your Yamaha dealer for details. EMU2579T Components diagram TIP:. May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). Top cowling 16.Trim rod 2.
Cowling lock lever 17.Anti-cavitation plate 3. Cooling water pilot hole 18.Cooling water inlet. Components mercial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula- tions. EMU25923 Gear shift lever Move the gear shift lever forward to engage ZMU02284 the forward gear or rearward to engage the 1. Fuel joint reverse gear. Fuel gauge 3.
Components When constant speed is desired, tighten the EMU25961 Throttle indicator adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- The fuel consumption curve on the throttle in- ting. Dicator shows the relative amount of fuel con- EMU25994 sumed for each throttle position.
Choose the Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and setting that offers the best performance and clip. Components 1. Use to start a hot engine 2. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a warm engine 3. Engine shut-off switch 3. Use to warm up a cold engine or restart a EMU26002 warm engine Engine stop button. Components 1.
Tilt lock lever To increase resistance, turn the adjuster To tilt the outboard motor up, set the tilt lock clockwise. Lever to the “ ” (up) position. To tilt the out- To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster board motor down, set the tilt lock lever to the counterclockwise.
To set up the carrying handle, proceed as fol- lows: Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi- Use a genuine Yamaha connector. Use lighting equipment only. Securely hook the arm on the carrying Connect lighting equipment directly to the handle end to the clamp bracket bar. If you need to charge the battery, use a genu- ine charge cable to make the charging circuit.
For details on the cable connections, consult your Yamaha dealer. TIP: Do not use the 2-pin connector while charg- ing. The battery will not be charged. Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section is in- tended as reference only.
It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possi- ble boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01590 WARNING ZMU01760. Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for further information on determining the prop- er mounting height.
For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 31. Installation packaging. If used, they must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se- curely. After tightening, test run the engine and check their tightness. Operation EMU36381 Next two hours: First-time operation Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then EMU30174 reduce engine speed to three-quarter Breaking in engine throttle (approximately 4000 r/min). Vary Your new engine requires a period of break-in engine speed occasionally.
Run at full to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to throttle for one minute, then allow about wear in evenly. Remove the top cowling tank should be checked and cleaned by a For the following checks, remove the top Yamaha dealer. Cowling from the bottom cowling. To remove the top cowling, release the cowling lock lever and lift off the top cowling. ZMU06117 After installing, check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands.
If the top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer. Operation ZMU02834 ZMU06621 Tighten the filler cap securely. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with dry rags. Dispose rags properly ac- cording to local laws or regulations.
EMU27406 Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1) ECM00811 NOTICE Avoid using any oil other than the spec- ified type. Operation Make sure that the oil and gasoline are mixed. 100:1 If equipped with a built-in fuel tank 12 L 14 L 24 L Pour oil into a clean fuel can, and then (0.26 US gal, (3.2 US gal, (3.7 US gal, (6.3 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) 2.6 Imp gal). Operation EMU27468 TIP: Sending fuel (portable tank) Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with If there is an air vent screw on the fuel dry rags. Dispose rags properly according to tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. Local laws or regulations. Squeeze the primer pump, with the arrow pointing up, until you feel it become firm.
Operation Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ing normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- lem cannot be located and corrected. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original posi- tion before releasing it.
Operation Start the engine, and then check that the engine stops when the engine stop button is pushed. Restart the engine, and then check that the engine stops when the clip is pulled from the engine shut-off switch. Check that the engine cannot be started with the clip removed from the engine shut- off switch.
Operation EMU31742 After stopping the engine, tighten the air Stopping boat vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set EWM01510 the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed WARNING position, if equipped. Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the boat as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the steering wheel or other parts of the. Operation the possibility of an accident. If the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer, slow down and/or readjust the trim angle. The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water. Operation cy to steer to one side or the other.
Compen- the bow is greatly increased, heightening the sate for this as you steer. When the bow of the danger of “bow steering” and making opera- boat is down, it is easier to accelerate from a tion difficult and dangerous. Operation ECM00241 NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 31.
Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because this could break the handle.
Operation ZMU02868 Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup- EMU32741 Procedure port bar is automatically released. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. Slowly tilt the engine down. EMU28061 Shallow water EMU28073 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) EWM01781 WARNING. Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa- ter.
Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium-plated water pump kit (see page 10) if you use the outboard motor in. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
When trans- position using a motor support device such as porting and storing the outboard motor, a transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha disconnect the fuel line from the out- dealer for further details. ECM00291 be performed to prevent excessive damage. It is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a minimum of tools, can perform the following procedures.
Change the gear oil. For instructions, see perform a maintenance procedure, have a page 47.
Inspect the oil for the presence Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan- of water that indicates a leaky seal. Seal ic do the work. Replacement should be performed by an The procedures involve disassembling authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. Yamaha marine dealership. EMU28511 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and pas- sengers.
When operating in salt water, muddy, other turbid (cloudy), acidic water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Initial Every Item Actions. Inspection or replace- switch/choke switch ment as necessary Wire harness connec- Inspection or replace- tions/wire coupler con- ment as necessary nections Fuel tank (Yamaha por- Inspection and clean- table tank) ing as necessary EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 Every Item Actions. Maintenance EMU28943 Greasing Yamaha grease A (water resistant grease) Yamaha grease D (corrosion resistant grease; for propeller shaft) 9.9F, 15F.
Do not attempt to di- agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. Spark plug gap should periodically remove and inspect the 2. For idle speed specifications, see page 8. If you have difficulty verifying the idle speed, or the idle speed requires ad- justment, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
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EMU29114 Inspecting wiring and connectors Inspect that each connector is engaged se- curely. Make sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely. Otherwise, the propeller could come off during opera- tion and be lost. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro- Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam- sion resistant grease to the propeller age. ECM00713 knob is locked. Severe injury could oc- TIP: cur if the outboard motor accidentally For disposal of used oil, consult your Yamaha falls. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil Put the outboard motor in a vertical posi- drain screw is at the lowest point possi- tion.
If you have any question about properly Remove the screws holding the fuel joint doing this procedure, consult your assembly. Pull the assembly out of the Yamaha dealer. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition when cleaning the fuel tank. Do not paint anodes, as this would render them ineffective.
ZMU02067 TIP: Inspect ground leads attached to external an- odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replacement of inter- nal anodes attached to the power unit. Yamaha outboard motors. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? Some items may not apply to your model. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to your Yamaha dealer. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect.
Return to normal operating position. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Is carburetor clogged?
Is fuel filter clogged? Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Clean or replace filter.
Is fuel joint connection incorrect? Have ignition parts failed? Is fuel system obstructed? Is water pump or thermostat faulty? Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth- A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Er obstructions in fuel system.
Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? Tighten bolt. EWM01022 WARNING Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? Use this procedure only in an emergen- A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha cy to return to the nearest port for re- dealer. EMU29433 Temporary action in emergency.
Trouble Recovery Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the cord where it could become entangled, pre- venting it from functioning. Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ing normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. EMU33501 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate- ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out- board motor until it has been completely inspected.
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