Yamaha VZ225C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...VZ225C Z250C LZ250C VZ250C OWNER S MANUAL U S A Edition LIT 18626 05 68...

Page 2: ...NE ONLY CAUTION Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and Do not use gasoline mixed with oil during the break in period and engine damage 001629 or any time afterwards YAMALUBE 2 STROKE...

Page 3: ...e fol lowing ways Q The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED w Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator...

Page 4: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 E GENERAL INFORMATION BASIC COMPONENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE RECOVERY EMU00003 CONTENTS INDEX READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR...

Page 5: ...ey number 1 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1 2 North American models 1 2 Star labels 1 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 4 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 6 BASIC BOATING RULES 1 8 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1 12 Gasoline 1 13 Eng...

Page 6: ...p bracket 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 out board motor is stolen 1 Outboa...

Page 7: ...ology 4 stroke HPDI DFI Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket 2 Manufactured date label 001592 w q Manufactured EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CON...

Page 8: ...nventional carbureted two stroke engines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the...

Page 9: ...ways wear PFDs and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boating conditions 8 Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are flammable and explosive Handle and store gasoline...

Page 10: ...way from swimming areas 8 When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine 8 Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information can be obtained...

Page 11: ...which could lead to an accident WARNING Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine except 2HP Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation Keep hands hair...

Page 12: ...E 1 7 CAUTION LABELS 4...

Page 13: ...ned ves sel These rules determine which vessel has the right of way and what each vessel should do Stand on vessel The vessel with the right of way has the duty to continue its course and speed except...

Page 14: ...the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident You should keep the other vessel on your port left side This rule doesn t apply if both o...

Page 15: ...normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power driven vessel the power dri ven vessel has the right of way 2 Sailing vessels should ke...

Page 16: ...ead of naviga MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS 1 3 5 7 tion Leave to port left proceeding upstream LIGHTED BUOY Port Hand White Light Green Light old new old new old new LIGHTED BUOY Starboard Hand 2 4 6 Even numbe...

Page 17: ...tely with dry rags 8 Do not overfill the fuel tank 8 Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling 8 If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gasoline in your eyes g...

Page 18: ...damage or engine per formance problems EMU19570 ENGINE OIL Use Yamalube 2 M outboard oil If Yamalube 2 M is not available use only another out board motor manufacturer s factory brand oil with TC W3 r...

Page 19: ...form poorly or be overloaded causing electric system damage For electric start models choose a battery which meets the following specifications EMU01861 EMU01787 NOTE The engine cannot be started if b...

Page 20: ...te For a greater operating load a smaller pitch propeller is more suitable as it enables the correct engine speed to be maintained Conversely a larger pitch propeller is more suitable for a smaller op...

Page 21: ...instructions on propeller removal and installation EMU01209 START IN GEAR PROTECTION Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha approved remote control units are equipped with start in gear protection device s...

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Page 23: ...tab 2 9 Power trim tilt switch 2 10 Digital tachometer 2 11 Digital speedometer 2 13 Fuel management meter 2 16 Tilt support lever 2 21 Top cowling lock levers 2 21 Flushing device 2 21 WARNING SYSTE...

Page 24: ...4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet VZ225 VZ250 6 Cooling water inlet Z250 LZ250 7 Anti cavitation plate 8 Anode 9 Clamp bracket 0 Tilt support lever q Flushing device w Power trim and tilt switch e Co...

Page 25: ...I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT q EMU01206 MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Remote control box side mount type 2 Remote control box binnacle mount type 3 Switch panel for use with 2 4 Digital tachometer 5 Digital...

Page 26: ...nted on the remote control box Side mount remote control box Binnacle mount remote control box Switch panel for use with 1 Remote control lever 2 Neutral interlock trigger 3 Neutral throttle lever 4 F...

Page 27: ...al Interlock Trigger To shift out of Neutral the neutral interlock trigger of the remote control lever must first be pulled up EMU00100 Neutral Throttle Lever To open the throttle without shifting int...

Page 28: ...ibed below 8 OFF Electrical circuits switched off The key can be removed 8 ON Electrical circuits switched on The key cannot be removed 8 START Starter motor will turn and start engine When the key is...

Page 29: ...8 Attach the lanyard to a secure place on your clothing your arm or leg while operating 8 Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the lanyard in such a way that it co...

Page 30: ...e switch UP trims the motor up then tilts the motor up Pressing the switch DN tilts the motor down and trims the motor down When the switch button is released the motor will stop in its current positi...

Page 31: ...rator button will return automatically to its set position The remote control will then engage Forward and Reverse normally 1 Fully open 2 Fully closed 3 Free accelerator EMU01155 Throttle Friction Ad...

Page 32: ...r replaced to be sure steering is correct Be sure you have tightened the bolt after adjusting the trim tab 1 Trim tab 2 Bolt 3 Cap if equipped cC The trim tab also serves as an anode to protect the en...

Page 33: ...ch button is released the motor will stop in its current position w Use the power trim tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off Att...

Page 34: ...switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter EMU00136 Tachometer This meter shows the engine speed EMU01689 Trim Meter This meter shows the trim angle of your out board motor NOTE 8 Memori...

Page 35: ...Resetting the trip hours Simultaneously pressing the SET and MODE buttons for more than 1 second while the trip hours are displayed resets the trip counter to 0 zero NOTE The total number of hours th...

Page 36: ...Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on 000329 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode q w e r 2 13 EMU01553 Overheat Warning Indicator If...

Page 37: ...t has traveled since the meter was last reset Repeatedly push and release the mode button until the indicator on the face of the meter points to TRIP To reset the trip meter to 0 press the set and mod...

Page 38: ...r Disconnecting the battery will stop the clock Reset the clock after connecting the battery 000332 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode EMU01554 Fuel meter The fuel level is ind...

Page 39: ...0146 FUEL MANAGEMENT METER Optional Equipment The meter contains the fuel flow meter fuel consumption meter fuel economy meter twin engine speed synchronizer water sep arator warning indicator 1 Fuel...

Page 40: ...cation By pressing set button again the meter will display fuel flow of port side engine and P indication By pressing set button again the meter will display total fuel flow NOTE 8 The meter displays...

Page 41: ...t and mode buttons together EMU01277 Fuel Economy This meter displays the distance per liter or gallon when cruising for reference use by the operator Repeatedly push and release the mode button until...

Page 42: ...Yamaha digital speedometer and fuel management meter calculates speed miles traveled and fuel economy by water movement at the stern of the boat This distance can vary greatly from the actual distance...

Page 43: ...board side engine speed is slightly higher 5 Starboard side engine speed is higher NOTE If the two engines speeds are not synchro nized while cruising they can be synchro nized by adjusting trim angle...

Page 44: ...nd rear lock levers Then lift off the cowling When replacing the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling again by moving the levers downward 001571 001572 EM...

Page 45: ...e speed will automatically decrease to about 2 000 r min 8 The overheat warning indicator will come on 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has been activated stop the engine and check the wa...

Page 46: ...rease to about 2 000 r min 8 The oil level warning indicator will light 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has activated stop the engine and check for the cause NOTE The warning for oil fil...

Page 47: ...fic volume the warning device will activate Activation of the warning device 8 The engine speed will automatically decrease to about 2 000 r min 8 The buzzer will sound If the warning system has activ...

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Page 49: ...of storage 3 8 FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OIL 3 9 Filling fuel 3 9 Filling oil 3 10 STARTING ENGINE 3 13 WARMING UP ENGINE 3 16 SHIFTING 3 17 Forward 3 17 Reverse 3 17 STOPPING ENGINE 3 18 TRIMMING OUTBO...

Page 50: ...orne 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 NOTE During water testing check the buoyancy o...

Page 51: ...y possible boat motor combination Proper mounting depends in part on experi ence and the specific boat motor com bination w Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous condi tion...

Page 52: ...ng Height To run your boat at optimum efficiency the water resistance drag of the boat and out board motor must be made as little as pos sible The mounting height of the outboard motor greatly affects...

Page 53: ...bottom of the boat NOTE 8 The optimum mounting height of the outboard motor is affected by the boat and motor combination and the desired use Test runs at different heights can help determine the opt...

Page 54: ...educed engine life or even severe engine dam age 8 Do not use pre mixed fuel in this engine as it may cause carbon deposits on the fuel injector thereby causing engine trouble 8 Follow the instruction...

Page 55: ...for one minute then allow about 10 minutes of operation at three quarter throttle or less to let the engine cool 4 Third through tenth hours Avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at...

Page 56: ...il for your trip EMU00209 Controls 8 Check throttle shift and steering for proper operation before starting the engine 8 The controls should work smoothly with out binding or unusual free play 8 Look...

Page 57: ...he flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running 2 Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed pipes After any air in the oil lines has been expelled the oil injection sys tem should su...

Page 58: ...gasoline has changed the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxy genates has increased These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars but they can have detrimental effects in m...

Page 59: ...Simply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank Convenient indicator segments indicate the status of the oil sup ply For details on reading the indicator seg ments see Oil level indi...

Page 60: ...and the bottom oil level line indicates approximately 3 8 L 1 US gal 0 8 Imp gal can be added 2 Turn on the main switch The oil injec tion system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank t...

Page 61: ...qt 0 26 Imp qt or less More than 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt 300 cm3 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt or less More than 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt More than 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt 1 500 cm3 1...

Page 62: ...y from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw 8 This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a col orless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when i...

Page 63: ...stop switch w 8 Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing your arm or leg while operating 8 Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the...

Page 64: ...a maximum of 5 seconds 8 Immediately after the engine starts release the main switch to return it to ON cC 8 Do not turn the main switch to START when the engine is running 8 Do not keep the starter...

Page 65: ...tinuous flow of water from the pilot hole shows that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling pas sages If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole at all times while the engine is runnin...

Page 66: ...the neutral interlock trigger if equipped and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from Neutral to Forward EMU00269 REVERSE w When operating in reverse go slowly Do not open the throttle...

Page 67: ...a fuel cock on the boat disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock after stopping the engine 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap after stopping the engine if it is equipped 4 Remove...

Page 68: ...and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed w Excessive trim for the operating condi tions either trim up or trim down can c...

Page 69: ...wer trim tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling if equipped only when the boat is at a complete stop with the engine off The outboard motor trim angle can be adjusted operating the power tri...

Page 70: ...the water Performance and economy are decreased because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more air drag Excessive trim out can also cause the propeller to ventilate which reduces...

Page 71: ...engine is run ning Severe damage from overheating can result w Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when adjusting the tilt angle also be careful not to pinch any body parts between th...

Page 72: ...tilt switch UP until the outboard has tilted up com pletely 3 Turn the tilt support lever toward you to support the engine w 8 After tilting the engine be sure to sup port it with the tilt support lev...

Page 73: ...ely during mooring This protects the rods from marine growths and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt mechanism EMU00303 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN Power trim tilt model 1 Push the po...

Page 74: ...sh water to prevent them from becoming clogged up with salt deposits NOTE Refer to cooling system flushing instructions in TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUT BOARD MOTOR CRUISING IN TURBID WATER It is stron...

Page 75: ...Checking fuel system 4 13 Inspecting fuel filter 4 14 Inspecting idling speed 4 15 Checking water in engine oil tank 4 16 Checking wiring and connectors 4 17 Exhaust leakage 4 17 Water leakage 4 17 C...

Page 76: ...and tilt system Propeller mark FUEL AND OIL Recommended fuel P O N Fuel tank capacity L US gal Imp gal Recommended engine oil Lubrication Engine oil capacity engine oil tank L US qt Imp qt remote oil...

Page 77: ...ystem BKR6EKU 1 5 1 6 0 059 0 062 Remote control Electric start 512 675 182 12 50 Electronic fuel injection Forward Neutral Reverse 1 81 29 16 Power trim and tilt TL ML Regular unleaded gasoline Minim...

Page 78: ...onsult your Yamaha dealer 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 transpo...

Page 79: ...Yamaha dealer prior to storage However the following procedures can be performed by you the owner with a minimum of tools cC Do not use any chemical goods contain ing Silicon Phosphorus or Lead Consu...

Page 80: ...ng Attachment cC Avoid running the outboard at high speed while on the flushing attachment or overheating could occur 1 Remove the top cowling and silencer cover Remove the propeller 2 Install a flush...

Page 81: ...engine main tank Refer to the section FILLING OIL for details 4 Change the gear case oil Refer to the section CHANGING GEAR OIL for details Inspect the oil for the presence of water which indicates a...

Page 82: ...entilate when charging or using in a closed space Always wear eye protec tion when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Batteries vary among manufacturers Therefore the following proce...

Page 83: ...the emission control system must be performed by an autho rized Yamaha marine dealership A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills to...

Page 84: ...ilter can be disassembled Inspection cleaning Fuel tank Yamaha portable tank Inspection cleaning High pressure fuel pump drive belt Inspection replacement 1 1 High pressure fuel pump oil level Inspect...

Page 85: ...E 4 10 EMU00366 GREASING Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease 001599 500 hours 1000 hours 2 5 years 5 years High pressure fuel pump drive belt Replacement 1 Actions Item Every...

Page 86: ...ir leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder Do not attempt to diagnose any problems your self Instead take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer You should periodically remove and inspect the spar...

Page 87: ...hen you are fitting a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 to 1 2 a turn past finger tight Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque as soon as possible with a torque wrenc...

Page 88: ...problem is found it should be repaired immediately by Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic Checkpoints 8 Fuel system parts leakage 8 Fuel hose joint leakage 8 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 8 F...

Page 89: ...st be reassembled carefully with O ring filter cup and hoses in place Improper assembly or replacement can result in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explo sion hazard EMU19920 NOTE If any...

Page 90: ...until the ring nut is tight Align one of the four larger ring nut tabs with the spring and release it to lock the ring nut in position 6 Run the engine and check the filter and lines for leaks EMU0190...

Page 91: ...ications in this chap ter NOTE Correct idle speed inspection is only possi ble if the engine is fully warmed up If not warmed up fully the idle speed will measure higher than normal If you have diffic...

Page 92: ...connector is engaged securely EMU00384 EXHAUST LEAKAGE Start the engine and check that no exhaust leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover cylinder head and crank case EMU00385 WATER LEAKAGE S...

Page 93: ...and check that the tilt rod 1 and trim rods 2 are pushed out completely 4 Use the tilt support lever 3 to lock the motor in the UP position Operate the tilt down switch briefly so the motor is support...

Page 94: ...s one 8 Do not use your hand to hold the pro peller when loosening or tightening the propeller nut Put a wood block between the cavitation plate and the propeller to prevent the propeller from turning...

Page 95: ...or Corrosion resistant grease to the pro peller shaft 2 Install the thrust washer and propeller on the propeller shaft 3 Install the spacer and washer Tighten the propeller nut to the specified torque...

Page 96: ...est point possible 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case VZ225 VZ250 3 Remove the cooling water inlet covers on both sides of the gear case Be careful not to lose the bolt and nut 4 Remove...

Page 97: ...bolt and nut removed earlier EMU14622 INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE S Yamaha outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes Inspect the external anodes periodically Remove scales...

Page 98: ...ERNAL 8 SKIN Flush with water 8 EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention Antidote INTERNAL 8 Drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia beaten...

Page 99: ...se in batter ies 2 Always keep the battery in a good state of charge Installing a voltmeter will help you monitor your battery If you will not use the boat for a month or more remove the battery from...

Page 100: ...leads will dam age the electrical parts 8 Connect the RED lead first when installing the battery and disconnect the BLACK lead first when removing it Otherwise the electrical parts can be damaged 8 Th...

Page 101: ...en the ter minals of the starting battery and accessory battery See the illustrations of the wiring connections This cable must be made from wire thicker than the starting battery cable 4 w Use of sma...

Page 102: ...sconnect the garden hose 3 4 When flushing is complete reinstall the garden hose connector 2 on the fitting 1 on the bottom cowling Tighten the connector securely cC Do not leave the garden hose conne...

Page 103: ...BOARD MOTOR EMU00412 Checking Painted Surface of Motor Check the motor for scratches nicks or flaking paint Areas with damaged paint are more likely to corrode If necessary clean and paint the areas A...

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Page 105: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY 5 4 Impact damage 5 4 Running single engine 5 4 Power trim tilt will not operate 5 5 Replacing fuse 5 5 Low oil level warning activates 5 6 Treatment...

Page 106: ...l tank empty 2 Fuel contaminated or stale 3 Fuel filter clogged 4 Starting procedure incorrect 5 Fuel pump malfunctions 6 Spark plug s fouled or incorrect type 7 Spark plug cap s fitted incorrectly 8...

Page 107: ...ug and replace it with recommended type 4 Check and replace oil with specified type 5 Replace oil with fresh specified type 6 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 7 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 8 Dist...

Page 108: ...roken wires 14 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 15 Check and replace oil with specified type 16 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 17 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 18 Connect correctly 19 Inspect spa...

Page 109: ...mage is found or not return to the nearest harbor slowly and care fully 4 Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the out board motor before operating it again EMU00418 RUNNING SINGLE ENGINE Using only one of th...

Page 110: ...alve screw clockwise 001584 t r q w e e r e 001585 t e EMU01330 REPLACING FUSE If a fuse has blown remove the electrical cover open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a fuse puller Replace it wi...

Page 111: ...will be pumped into the engine tank overflowing it Release the switch when oil reaches the upper level line on the engine oil tank 8 Do not use this emergency procedure unless the oil level warning la...

Page 112: ...rd motor to a Yamaha dealer follow the proce dure below in order to minimize engine damage EMU00449 1 Thoroughly wash away mud salt sea weed etc with fresh water 2 Remove the spark plugs and face the...

Page 113: ...EMU00450 Chapter 6 INDEX INDEX 6 1 E 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 114: ...igital speedometer 2 13 Digital tachometer 2 11 Disconnecting the battery 4 26 E Emission control information 1 2 Engine oil 1 13 Engine stop lanyard switch 2 6 Exhaust leakage 4 17 F Filling fuel 3 9...

Page 115: ...ing free fuel additive 3 9 Running single engine 5 4 S Safety information 1 4 Shifting 3 17 Specifications 4 1 Speedometer 2 14 Star labels 1 3 Start in gear protection 1 16 Starting engine 3 13 Stopp...

Page 116: ...istration records are checked 2 Read the Limited Warranty statement which follows these instructions This warranty applies to Yamaha outboard motors sold in the United States whether purchased separat...

Page 117: ...lable in one country may not be sold or serviced in the other 6 If you need any additional information about your Yamaha or warranty coverage which your dealer cannot provide please contact us directl...

Page 118: ...tor purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territories For warranty provisions outside the United States contact the particular country s local Yamaha distributor WAR...

Page 119: ...O HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A Post Office Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q What costs are my responsibility during...

Page 120: ...tion 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...

Page 121: ...receive service If you need more information about your warranty cov erage or your Yamaha outside the U S A or Canada please contact an authorized Yamaha dealer in your country 2 Keep a copy of your s...

Page 122: ...Printed in Japan August 2003 1 0 1 60V 28199 13 Z225HETO Z250DETO LZ250DETO Z250FETO E Printed on recycled paper...

Page 123: ...d tail OUTBOARD MOTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER From I D label on clamp bracket MOD LE ET NO DE S RIE DU MOTEUR HORS BORD sur l tiquette d identification de la presse de fixation For Dealer Use Only A...

Page 124: ...PLACE POSTAGE HERE ATTN WARRANTY DEPARTMENT Warranty card 2 27 02 11 47 AM Page 2...