Yamaha Z150C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Z150C LZ150C Z175C Z200C LZ200C OWNER S MANUAL U S A Edition LIT 18626 05 39...

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

Page 3: ...ns that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer Yamaha continually seeks advance ments in product design and quali...

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

Page 5: ...tor serial number 1 1 Key number 1 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 4 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 6 BASIC BOATING RULES 1 7 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1 11 Gasoline 1 12 Engine oil 1 12 BATTER...

Page 6: ...in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your out board motor is stolen 1 Outboard motor serial number EMU00008 KEY NUMBER If a main key switch is equipped with the mo...

Page 7: ...abel New Technology 4 stroke HPDI EM Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp brack et 2 Manufactured date label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2...

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

Page 9: ...ly Make sure there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel before starting the engine 8 This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or...

Page 10: ...organiza tions including the following United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff G BC Office of Boating Public and Consumer Affairs U S Coast Guard Headquarters Washington D C 20593 0001 Boati...

Page 11: ...while engine is running 6A1 83625 41 WARNING Hot surface under this cover during and after operation To avoid burns do not touch finned resistor with bare hands 65L 83625 40 YAMAHA 4 ENGINE OIL ONLY...

Page 12: ...cur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become Give Way vessels EMU00015 BASIC BOATING RULES Rules of the road Just as there are rules which apply when you are...

Page 13: ...un 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 102045 side This rule doesn t apply...

Page 14: ...d orange boarders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information of its way until you are clear of it Likewise if another vessel is passing you you should maintain your...

Page 15: ...w old new old new LIGHTED BUOY Starboard Hand 2 4 6 Even number increasing toward head of naviga tion Leave to starboard right proceeding up stream White Light Red Light A LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY No n...

Page 16: ...filler cap securely after refueling 8 If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gasoline in your eyes get immediate medical attention 8 If any gasoline spills onto your...

Page 17: ...not available use only another outboard motor manufacturer s factory brand oil with TC W3 rating cC Serious engine damage can result from the use of lower quality oil including some commonly availabl...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...For a greater operating load a smaller pitch propeller is more suitable as it enables the correct engine speed to be main tained Conversely a larger pitch pro peller is more suitable for a smaller ope...

Page 20: ...on device s This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is Neutral Always select Neutral before starting the engine 1 Propeller diameter in inches 2 Propeller pitch in inches 3 Type of...

Page 21: ...te control 2 2 Trim tab 2 7 Power trim tilt switch 2 8 Digital tachometer 2 9 Digital speedometer 2 11 Fuel management meter 2 14 Tilt support lever 2 19 Top cowling lock levers 2 19 Flushing device 2...

Page 22: ...rs 3 Trim tab Anode 4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet 6 Anti cavitation plate 7 Anode 8 Tilt support lever 9 Flushing device 0 Power trim and tilt switch q Remote control box Side mount type w Remote...

Page 23: ...d 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 Free...

Page 24: ...y u u t r y 701031 701034 N 701033 w q 2 3 702032 q w e r r t t y y u u EMU00099 Neutral Interlock Trigger To shift out of Neutral the neutral inter lock trigger of the remote control lever must first...

Page 25: ...be attached to a secure place on the operator s cloth ing or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the lanyard will pull out the lock plate stopping igni tion to the engine T...

Page 26: ...vidual engine switches are also on the control cover Pushing the 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 swit...

Page 27: ...ator button will return automatically to its set position The remote control will then engage Forward and Reverse nor mally 1 Fully open 2 Fully closed 3 Free accelerator 702043 35 q w e 701035 EMU011...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...When the switch 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 e...

Page 30: ...ter the main switch is turned on and will return to normal there after q t w u y e r 001078 001050 EMU00136 Tachometer This meter shows the engine speed EMU01109 Trim Meter This meter shows the trim a...

Page 31: ...s Display off 8 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 num...

Page 32: ...meter come on as a check After a few seconds the meters will change to normal operation Watch the meter when turning on the main switch to make sure all segments come on EMU01553 Overheat Warning Indi...

Page 33: ...PEED YAMAHA set mode EMU01274 Trip Meter This meter displays the distance the boat has traveled since the meter was last reset Repeatedly push and release the mode button until the indicator on the fa...

Page 34: ...up trim or continu ous turning can give false readings 802032 TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED EMU01275 Clock This meter shows the current time Repeatedly push and release the mode button un...

Page 35: ...E BATT Km h knot mph km mile SPEED YAMAHA set mode q w YAMAHA set mode P S mpg Km L gph I h ECON SYNC TTL FUEL MANAGEMENT q w e EMU00146 FUEL MANAGEMENT METER Optional Equipment The meter contains the...

Page 36: ...he same time By pressing set button the meter will display fuel flow of starboard side engine and S indication By pressing set button again the meter will display fuel flow of port side engine and P i...

Page 37: ...e indicator on the face of the meter points to total TTL To reset the total fuel consumption to 0 press the set and mode buttons together EMU01277 Fuel Economy This meter displays the distance per lit...

Page 38: ...amaha digital speedometer and fuel management meter calculates speed miles traveled and fuel econo my by water movement at the stern of the boat This distance can vary greatly from the actual distance...

Page 39: ...s 4 Starboard side engine speed is slightly higher 5 Starboard side engine speed is higher NOTE If the two engines speeds are not syn chronized while cruising they can be syn chronized by adjusting tr...

Page 40: ...The air intake grills 1 on the top cowling are not designed as handles and may break if used as such 301052 301053 q q EMU00157 TILT SUPPORT LEVER To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up position...

Page 41: ...warning system has been activated stop the engine and check the water inlet for clogging NOTE In case of dual engine drive Should the overheat warning system of one engine operate it slows down and th...

Page 42: ...stop the engine and check for the cause NOTE The warning for oil filter clogging is simi lar to the warnings for low oil level and overheating For easy troubleshooting it is advisable to check for en...

Page 43: ...d of storage 3 7 FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OIL 3 8 Filling fuel 3 8 Filling oil 3 9 STARTING ENGINE 3 12 WARMING UP ENGINE 3 15 SHIFTING 3 16 Forward 3 16 Reverse 3 16 STOPPING ENGINE 3 17 TRIMMING OUTB...

Page 44: ...ater spray while the boat is cruising Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operat ed continuously in the presence of air borne water spray NOTE During water testing check the buoyancy of th...

Page 45: ...ific boat motor com bination 8 Your dealer or other person experi enced in proper rigging should mount the motor If you are mounting the motor yourself you should be trained by an experienced person p...

Page 46: ...If the mounting height is too high cavitation tends to occur thus reducing the propulsion and if the pro peller tips cut the air the engine speed will rise abnormally and cause the engine to overheat...

Page 47: ...is engine as it may cause carbon deposits on the fuel injector thereby causing engine trouble 8 Follow the instructions for breaking in running in carefully NOTE The label pictured at left is to be le...

Page 48: ...or one minute then allow about 10 minutes of opera tion 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 49: ...be sure you have plenty of oil for your trip EMU00209 Controls 8 Check throttle shift and steering for proper operation before starting the engine 8 The controls should work smoothly without binding o...

Page 50: ...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 injec tion system should supply oil normal...

Page 51: ...gasoline has changed the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxy genates has increased These additives are important for the engines in passen ger cars but they can have detrimental effects in m...

Page 52: ...d Simply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank Convenient indicator segments indicate the status of the oil supply For details on reading the indicator segments see Oil level indi...

Page 53: ...and the bottom oil level line indicates approxi mately 3 8 L 1 US gal 0 8 Imp gal can be added 2 Turn on the main switch The oil injection system will automatically feed oil from the remote oil tank t...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 inh...

Page 56: ...te on the other end of the lanyard in the engine 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...

Page 57: ...Turn the main switch to START and hold it for a maximum of 5 sec onds 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 th...

Page 58: ...C A continuous 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...

Page 59: ...U00264 FORWARD Pull up 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...

Page 60: ...ch to OFF 2 If there is a fuel joint or 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 stoppi...

Page 61: ...t engine 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 do...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...d 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 performance further and...

Page 64: ...engine is running 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 the...

Page 65: ...toward you and support the engine w After tilting the engine be sure to sup port it with the tilt support lever Otherwise the engine could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim tilt unit sh...

Page 66: ...ING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR CRUISING IN TURBID WATER It is strongly recommended that the optional chromium plated water pump kit be installed if the outboard is to be used in turbid muddy water con...

Page 67: ...4 14 Checking top cowling 4 14 Inspecting fuel filter 4 15 Inspecting idling speed 4 16 Checking water in engine oil tank 4 17 Replacing fuse 4 18 Checking wiring and connectors 4 18 Exhaust leakage 4...

Page 68: ...0 670 730 ENGINE Type Displacement cm3 cu in Bore stroke mm in Ignition system Spark plug NGK Spark plug gap mm in Control system Starting system Battery Min cold cranking amps CCA SAE amps at 18 C 0...

Page 69: ...12 675 182 12 45 Electronic Fuel Injection Regular unleaded gasoline Minimum 86 Yamalube 2 M outboard oil or another outboard motor manufacturer s factory brand oil with TC W3 rating oil injection sys...

Page 70: ...NE Type Displacement cm3 cu in Bore stroke mm in Ignition system Spark plug NGK Spark plug gap mm in Control system Starting system Battery Min cold cranking amps CCA SAE amps at 18 C 0 4 F Min marine...

Page 71: ...s consult 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 tran...

Page 72: ...llowing 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 Otherwise the oxygen sensor for the Electronic Fuel...

Page 73: ...Flushing 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...

Page 74: ...etely fill the engine main tank Refer to Filling Oil section 4 Change the gear case oil Refer to CHANGING GEAR OIL Inspect the oil for the presence of water which indicates a leaky seal Seal replace m...

Page 75: ...medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes etc away Ventilate when charging or using in a closed space Always wear eye protection when working near batteries KEE...

Page 76: ...r of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any marine engine repair establishment or individual All warranty repairs however including those to the emission control system must...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...E 4 11 EMU00366 GREASING Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease 103212 500 hours 1000 hours 2 5 years 5 years High pressure fuel pump drive belt Replacement 1 Every Actions Item...

Page 79: ...example if the center elec trode porcelain is very white this could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself Instead take th...

Page 80: ...gauge adjust the gap to specification if necessary When fitting the plug always clean the gasket surface and use a new gasket Wipe off any dirt from the threads and screw in the spark plug to the corr...

Page 81: ...ed mechan ic Checking points 8 Fuel system parts leakage 8 Fuel hose joint leakage 8 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 8 Fuel connector leakage w Leaking fuel can result in fire or explo sion 8 Check f...

Page 82: ...e fuel filter must 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 explosion hazard 001811...

Page 83: ...g 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 EMU09912 INSPECTING...

Page 84: ...speed is set to specification For idle speed specifica tions see Specifications in this chapter NOTE Correct idling speed inspection is only possible if the engine is fully warmed up If not warmed up...

Page 85: ...s from the joints between the exhaust cover cylinder head and crank case 413016 EMU01310 REPLACING FUSE If a fuse has blown remove the electrical cover open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a...

Page 86: ...ttom cowling If equipped to check that all switches work 3 Tilt up the motor 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...

Page 87: ...as 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 turnin...

Page 88: ...on 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 4 Align t...

Page 89: ...motor so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point possi ble 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case 3 Remove the oil drain plug 1 NOTE The oil drain plug is magnetic Remove all metal p...

Page 90: ...fer to SPECIFICATIONS page 4 1 EMU14622 INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE S Yamaha outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes Inspect the external anodes periodically Remove scale...

Page 91: ...ush 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 egg or vegetab...

Page 92: ...er will help you monitor your battery If you will not use the boat for a month or more remove the battery from the boat and store it in a cool dark place Completely recharge the battery before using i...

Page 93: ...en connect the BLACK lead to the NEGATIVE terminal 8 Using a single battery Connect both red cables 1 and 2 to the terminal w Do not leave cable 2 unconnected If it accidentally contacts the NEGATIVE...

Page 94: ...he flywheel are tightened with their specified tightening torque 2 Check the tightening torque of other bolts and nuts 901014 w e r t y q w Use of smaller wire could lead to a fire 1 Battery for start...

Page 95: ...s connect 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 conn...

Page 96: ...paints can cause more rapid engine corrosion EMU00409 MOTOR EXTERIOR EMU00410 Cleaning the Outboard Motor After use wash the exterior of the out board with fresh water Flush the cooling system with f...

Page 97: ...BLESHOOTING 5 1 TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY 5 5 Impact damage 5 5 Running single engine 5 5 Power trim tilt will not operate 5 6 Starter will not operate 5 7 Low oil level warning activates 5 9 Trea...

Page 98: ...ic overload and repair Replace fuse with one of correct amperage 4 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 5 Shift to neutral B Engine will not start Starter operates 1 Fuel tank empty 2 Fuel contaminated or...

Page 99: ...le valve adjustment incorrect 17 Battery lead disconnected 1 Inspect spark plug s Clean or replace with recommended type 2 Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system 3...

Page 100: ...ed 2 Propeller pitch or diameter incorrect 3 Trim angle incorrect 4 Motor mounted at incorrect height on transom 5 Warning system activated 6 Boat bottom fouled with marine growth 7 Spark plug s foule...

Page 101: ...erviced by a Yamaha dealer 15 Check and replace oil with specified type 16 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 17 Open the air vent screw 18 Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer 19 Connect correctly 20 Inspe...

Page 102: ...e is found or not return to the nearest harbor slowly and carefully 4 Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor before operating it again 607011 5 5 001422 EMU00418 RUNNING SINGLE ENGINE Using o...

Page 103: ...er trim and tilt because of a discharged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit the engine can be tilted manually 1 Manual valve screw EMU00421 1 Loosen the manual valve screw coun ter...

Page 104: ...es not oper ate Make sure the remote control lever is in neutral Otherwise the boat could unexpectedly start to move which could result in an accident 8 Be sure no one is standing behind you when pull...

Page 105: ...g See STARTING ENGINE for procedures Be sure the engine is in Neutral and that the lanyard is attached to the engine stop switch 4 Turn the main switch to the ON posi tion 5 Insert the knotted end of...

Page 106: ...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 l...

Page 107: ...Reserve oil capacity is maximum 1 500 cm3 1 6 US qt 1 31 Imp qt 8 The oil feed pump will not operate if the engine is tilted more than 35 Put the engine in the down position before operating the emer...

Page 108: ...oughly wash away mud salt seaweed etc with fresh water 2 Remove the spark plugs and face the spark plug holes downward to allow any water mud or contaminants to drain 3 Drain the fuel from the vapor s...

Page 109: ...E EMU00450 Chapter 6 INDEX INDEX 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 110: ...ital speedometer 2 11 Digital tachometer 2 9 Disconnecting the battery 4 27 E Emergency starting engine 5 8 Emission control information 1 2 Engine oil 1 12 Engine stop lanyard switch 2 4 Exhaust leak...

Page 111: ...ngine 5 5 S Safety information 1 4 Shifting 3 16 Specifications 4 1 Speedometer 2 12 Star labels 1 3 Start in gear protection 1 15 Starter will not operate 5 7 Starting engine 3 12 Stopping engine 3 1...

Page 112: ...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 sepa ra...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...or purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territo ries For warranty provisions outside the United States contact the particular country s local Yamaha distributor WAR...

Page 115: ...SO 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 durin...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...l receive service If you need more information about your warranty coverage or your Yamaha outside the U S A or Canada please contact an autho rized Yamaha dealer in your country 2 Keep a copy of your...

Page 118: ...Printed in Japan March 2003 0 5 1 68F 28199 15 Z150PETO LZ150PETO Z175GETO Z200NETO LZ200NETO E Printed on recycled paper...

Page 119: ...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...

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