Coleman F15BM User manual

OUTBOARD MOTORS
Owner’s Manual
Models: F9.9BM & F15BM
Operation, Maintenance and Warranty
Always read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the outboard motor for the first time.

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    YOURCOLEMANOUTBOARDMOTOR
•“COLEMAN”outboardmotorsarepowerful,economicandsafe,manufacturedwithadvanced
technology.Pleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeoperatingyouroutboardmotor.Athoroughunderstanding
ofthismanualwillgiveinstructionsforproperoperation,maintenanceandcare.
•“COLEMAN”seekscontinuousimprovementinproductquality.Therefore,whilethismanual
containsthemostcurrentproductinformationavailableatthetimeofprinting,theremaybe
minordiscrepanciesbetweenyourmachineandthismanual.Ifthereisanyquestionconcerningthe
manual,pleasecontactCOLEMANOutboardMotors888-405-8725
•Data,illustrationsorexplanationsinthisOwner’sManualdonotconstitutebaseforany
legalclaimagainstCOLEMANOutboardMotors.
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Engine Identication Numbers
Outboard motor serial number:
Theoutboardmotorserialnumberismarkedonthelabel.Thelabelcanbefoundonthemounting
bracketleftassemblyorontheupperpartofthebracketswivel.
Recordyouroutboardmotorserialnumberinthespacesprovidedtoassistyouinorderingspare
partsfromCOLEMANOutboardMotors,orforreferenceincaseyouroutboardmotorisstolen.
1.Outboardmotorserialnumberlocation
Serialnumberasfollows:
 SN
SN:
NOMINALPOWER: MASS:
MADEINCHINA
kw kg

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Engine serial number
Theengineserialnumberisengravedonthealuminumcastingofengine.
Serialnumber:
Manufacturer’s Declaration
ThisoutboardmotorcomplieswiththerequirementsofDirective2003/44/ECinrelationtotheexhaustand
noiseemissions.Thefollowinginstallationandmaintenanceinstructions,ifapplied,guaranteethatthe
outboardmotorwillremainincompliancewith:
1.Exhaustemissionslimitsthroughoutthenormallifeortheengine(350hoursor10years,whichever
occursrst)andundernormalconditionsofuse.
2.Noiseemissionslimitsundernormalconditionsofuse.
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    COLEMANLIMITEDWARRANTY
ThisWarrantyisNOTtheEmissionsControlWarrantyPleasenotethisisageneralLimitedWarrantyforthis
product.ItISNOTanEmissionsControlWarranty.PleaseseetheEmissionsControlWarrantyinthismanualfor
warrantiescoveringEmissioncomponents.
TheWarranty
ColemanOutboardMotorsoffersthefollowingwarrantytotheinitialpurchaserofthisnewColemanOutboard.
TheinitialpurchaserisdenedastherstpersontopurchaseanewColemanOutboardMotorfromanAuthorized
RetailerofColemanOutboardMotors.
Thelimitedwarrantyperiodforthisproductis1yearfromthedateofpurchaseshownontheoriginalsalesreceipt.
WhatisaDefect?
TheOutboardMotoriswarrantedtobefreefrommanufacturingdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiod
of1yearfromthedateofpurchaseshownonthesalesreceipt.DuringthisperiodoftimeColeman
Outboardswill,atitsoption,eitherrepairorreplaceanyoriginalColemanOutboardpartwhichiscoveredbythis
warrantyandisproventobedefectiveinworkmanshipormaterial.
Toqualifyforthiswarrantythepart:
1.MusthavebeenpurchasefromColemanOutboardsorfromanauthorizedColemanOutboardsRetailer.
2.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoanyoutboardmotorwhichisusedincompetitionorusedinamannernot
consistentwiththenormalandproperintendedusefortheoutboardMotor.ThisOutboardMotorisnotintended
forrentalorcommercialuse.
WhoCanPerformRepairsUnderthisWarranty?
RepairsunderthiswarrantyshouldbeperformedbyanauthorizedColemanOutboardRetailerorcomparable
servicingdealer.

Howtogetserviceunderthiswarranty
TogetwarrantyservicecallColemanOutboardMotors888-405-8725forthelocationofyourlocalservicing
retailer/dealer.Pleasedonotreturntheproducttotheretailerwheretheproductwaspurchasedunlessinstructed
todosobyColemanOutboardMotors.
Theretailerofthisproductdoesnotmakeanywarrantyofitsownandhasnoauthoritytoimplementthiswarranty
onbehalfofColemanOutboardMotorswithouttheapprovalofColemanOutboardMotors.ACOPYOFYOUR
SALESRECEIPTISREQUIREDFORWARRANTYSERVICE.
WhatthisWarrantyDoesNotCover
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing
1.Damageduetolackorimpropermaintenanceasdescribedinthismanual.
2.Damagewhichiscausedbynormaluseandnotcausedbyadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship.
3.Useoftheproductwhichisnotconsistentwiththeintendeduseasdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.
4.Anyexpendablemaintenanceitemwhichneedreplacementorserviceaspartofnormalmaintenance,unlesssuch
itemshavedefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipwhichcausefailureorprematurewear.
5.Anyproductwhichhasbeenalteredormodiedinamannernotconsistentwiththeoriginaldesignofthe
productorinamannernotapprovedbyColemanOutboardMotors.
6.Prop
7.Damageorfailuresduetoabuse,neglect,ormisuseoftheproduct.
LimitationsofthisWarranty
ThiswarrantydoesnotcoverandColemanOutboardMotorsdisclaimsanyresponsibilityfor:
1.Lossoftimeorlossofuseoftheproduct.
2.Transportationcoststoandfromtheauthorizedcenter.

COLEMAN/PARSUN-EMISSIONSCONTROLSYSTEMWARRANTYSTATEMENT
YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS
Theemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyperiodforthisoutboardmotorbeginsonthedatethemotorisdeliveredto
therstpurchaserotherthananauthorizeddealer,orthedateitisrstusedasademonstrator,lease,orcompany
outboardmotor,whichevercomesrstandcontinuesfor5yearsafterthatdate,or175hours,whichevercomesrst,
providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglectorimpropermaintenanceofyourmotor.Whereaconditionexists,
ColemanOutboardswillrepairyourmotoratnocosttoyou,includingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.Ifan
emission-relatedpartonourmotorisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyColemanOutboardMotors.
Thisisyouremissioncontroldefectswarranty.
OWNER’SWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES
Astheoutboardmotorowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceoftherequiredmaintenance.Youshould
maintainarecordofallmaintenanceperformedonyourmotorandretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyour
motor.Youmaynotbedeniedawarrantyclaimsolelybecauseofyourfailuretoensuretheperformanceofall
scheduledmaintenanceorlackofmaintenancerecordsorreceipts.Youareresponsibleforpresentingyourvehicle
toanauthorizeddealer/servicecenterassoonasaproblemexists.Thewarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedina
reasonableamountoftime,nottoexceed30days.
Astheoutboardmotorowner,youshouldbeawarethatyoumaybedeniedyourwarrantycoverageifyouroutboard
motororaparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenance,orunapprovedmodications.
Coverageofrepairsunderthiswarrantyappliesonlywhenrepairsarecompletedatanauthorizeddealerorrepair
facility.ColemanOutboardswillnotcoverrepairsperformedoutsideofanauthorizeddealerorrepairfacility,
exceptinanemergencysituation.Theuseofreplacementpartsnotequivalenttotheoriginalpartsmayimpairthe
effectivenessofyourmotorsemissioncontrolsystem.Ifsuchareplacementpartisusedandanauthorizeddealer
orrepairfacilitydeterminesitisdefectiveorcausesafailureofawarrantedpart,yourclaimforrepairtobringyour
vehicleintocompliancewithapplicablestandardsmaybedenied.

Ifanemergencysituationexistswhenawarrantedpartoradealer/servicecenterisnotreasonablyavailabletothe
owner,repairsmaybeperformedatanyavailableserviceestablishment,orbytheowner,usinganyreplacement
part.ColemanOutboardsshallreimbursetheowneroftheexpenses,includingdiagnosticcharges,nottoexceed
ColemanOutboardssuggestedretailpriceforallwarrantedpartsreplacedandlaborchargesbasedonColeman
Outboardsrecommendedtimeallowanceforthewarrantyrepairandthegeographicallyappropriatehourlyrate.
Theownermayreasonablyberequiredtokeepreceiptsandfailedpartsinordertoreceivecompensation.
TheEmissionControlSystemWarrantyisinadditiontothestandardLimitedWarranty
EXCLUSIONSANDLIMITATIONS
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
Failuresormalfunctionsoftheemissioncontrolsystemscausedbyabuse,alteration,accident,misuse,theuse
ofleadgasoline.Replacementofexpendablemaintenanceitemsunlesstheyareoriginalequipmentdefectivein
materialorworkmanshipundernormaluse,andtherstrequiredreplacementintervalfortheitemhasnotbeen
reached.
Expendablemaintenanceitemsincludebutarenotlimitedtosparkplugs,lters,lubricants,gaskets,hoses,and
belts.Replacementofpartsandotherservicesandadjustmentsforrequiredmaintenance.
AnyMotorequippedwithanhourmeterwherethereadingisalteredsothatactualusecannotbereadily
determined.
Repairsorreplacementsasaresultof:
  Accident
  Misuse
  Useofreplacementpartsoraccessoriesnotconformingtotheoriginalspecicationswhich
  adverselyaffectperformance.
  Physicaldamage,corrosion,ordefectscausedbyre,explosionsorsimilarcausedbeyondthe
  controlofColemanOutboardMotors.
  Failuresnotcausedbyadefectinmaterialorworkmanship.

    WARRANTYCOVERAGE
ColemanOutboardswarrantsthateachnew2010andlateroutboardmotorisdesigned,builtandequippedsoas
toconformatthetimeofinitialretailpurchasewithallapplicableregulationsoftheUnitedStatesEnvironmen-
talProtectionAgency,andisfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipwhichcausesuchmotortofailto
conformwiththeapplicableregulationsoftheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyfortheperiods
speciedabove.
Youremissioncontrolsystemwarrantycoverscomponentswhosefailurewouldincreaseanengine’semission,
includingelectroniccontrols,fuelinjectionsystem,carburetor,theignitionsystem,oranyothersystemutilizedin
thisoutboardmotortocontrolemissionsifitisoriginallyequipped.Alsoincludedmaybehoses,connectorsand
otheremission-relatedassemblies.Replacingorrepairingothercomponentsincludingparts.
Useoftheoutboardmotorinanytypeofracingorrelatedeventsimmediatelyandcompletelyvoidsthisandall
otherwarranties.
     LIMITEDLIABILITY
TheliabilityofColemanOutboardMotorsundertheEmissionControlSystemWarrantyislimitedsolelytothe
remedyingofdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipbyanauthorizeddealer/servicecenteratitsplaceofbusiness
duringcustomarybusinesshours.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverinconvenienceorlossofuseofthevehicleor
transportationofthemotortoorfromtheauthorizeddealer.ColemanOutboardmotorsisnotliabletoanyperson
forincidental,consequentialorspecialdamagesofanydescription,whetherarisingoutofexpressorimpliedwar-
rantyoranyothercontract,negligenceorothertortorotherwise.
NoexpressemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyisgivenbyColemanoutboardMotorsexceptasspecicallyset
forthherein.Anyemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyimpliedbylaw,includinganywarrantyofmerchantabilityor
tnessforaparticularpurposeislimitedtotheexpressemissioncontrolsystemwarrantytermsstatedinthiswar-
ranty.Theforegoingstatementsofwarrantyareexclusiveandinlieuofallotherremedies.Allexpress
warrantiesnotstatedinthiswarrantyaredisclaimed.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlongan
impliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationsmaynotapplyifitisinconsistentwiththecontrollingstatelaw.

NodealerisauthorizedtomodifythisEmissionControlSystemWarranty.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyour
warrantyrightsandresponsibilities,youshouldcallColemanOutboardMotorsat888-405-8725(oryoucanwrite
to9820E.ThompsonPeakPkwy.,Scottsdale,AZ.85255)
!WARNING
Theengineexhaustfromthisproductcontains
chemicalsknowntothestateofCaliforniato
causecancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductive
harm.
CaliforniaProposition65

Toemphasizespecialimportantinformationinthemanual,pleasenotethefollowing:
Toemphasizeimportantsafetyinformation,thewordWARNING,withthealertsymbol,hasspecialmeaning.:
Toemphasizeimportantinformation,thewordCAUTIONhasspecialmeaning.:
Toemphasizeimportantinformation,thewordNOTEhasspecialmeaning.:
Thisisthealertsymbol.ThesymbolmeansATTENTION!,BECOMEALERT!,
YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED.
!WARNING
Indicatesapotentialhazardthatcouldresultin
SEVEREINJURYorDEATHtotheoperator,bystander
orpersoninspectingorrepairingtheOutboardMotor.
!
CAUTION: Indicatesspecialprecautionsthatmustbetakentoavoiddamageto
theOutboardMotor
NOTE: Indicateskeyinformationtomakeprocedureseasierorclearerto
understand.
ColemanOutboardMotorsisconcernedabouttheenvironmentandbelievesin
conservingandprotectingallnaturalresources.Forthisreason,owners
shouldrecycle,tradein,ordisposeasappropriate,batteriesandoil.

Table of contents
1. Main components and General information……………..……………….. …………..……..……..…………1
1.1. Main components…………………………………..……..……..…………….……………………………...…1
1.2. General information ……………………………………………………….……….........................................4
1.2.1. Specification ………………………………………………………………………....................................…4
1.2.2. Fueling instructions……. ….………………………………….…………..….....................................…..…5
1.2.3. Propeller selection…….……………………………………………….………….....................................…6
2. Operation……………………………………………………………………………….......................................7
2.1. Installation…………………………………………………………………………….......................................7
2.1.1 Mounting height....................................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Clamping the outboard motor………………………..…………….….………......................................….9
2.2 Breaking in engine…………………………………………………………………....................................10
2.3 Pre-operation Checks ..………………………………………………………....................................…10
2.4 Filling fuel……………………….……………………………………….….……….......................................13
2.5 Starting engine……..…………………………………………………….……...................................…...…13
2.6 Warming up engine………………………………………………………….......................................……..22
2.7 Shifting...................................................................................................................................................23
2.7.1 Forward...............................................................................................................................................23
2.7.2 Reverse…………………………………………………………………………...................................…...24
2.8. Tiller…………………………………………………………………………..................................……...…..25
2.9 Stopping engine…………………………..………………………….…….…....................................…..….27
2.10 Trimming outboard motor………………………………………………………....................................……30

2.11.1 Tilting up……………………………...................................…………………………………………….......31
2.11.2 Tilting down…….……………………………………………………......................................….…….…...34
2.12 Cruising in other conditions……………………………………………………....................................…..35
2.12.1 Cruising in shallow water …….……………………………….……..…..……...................................…...35
2.12.2 Cruising in salt water………………………………………………………...................................………..36
3. Maintenance ……………………….……………..……………………..................................….….…….......37
3.1. Greasing………………………………………………………..…………………..…....................................37
3.2. Cleaning and adjusting spark plug………………………………………………........................................38
3.3. Checking fuel system……………………………………………………………..........................................38
3.3.1 Cleaning fuel filter……………………………………………………..…………..........................................39
3.4. Inspecting idling speed…………………………………………………………….......................................40
3.5. Changing engine oil………………………………………………………..................................……...…....40
3.6. Checking wiring and connectors………………………………………………....................................…...42
3.7. Checking leakage………………………………………………………...…..…....................................... .…42
3.8. Checking propeller……………………………………………………………….....................................….42
3.8.1. Removing the propeller…………………………………………………………...................................….43
3.8.2. Installing the propeller………………………………………………………...................................….......44
3.9. Changing gear oil…………………………………………………………………........................................44
3.10. Cleaning fuel tank………….……………………………………………..………........................................46
3.11. Checking and replacing anode(s)…………………………………………….…........................................46
3.12. Checking top cowling………………………………………………………..…...................................…….47
3.13. Maintenance table……….…………………………………………………..………....................................47

4. Transporting and storing outboard motor………………………..………......................................……..….50
4.1. Transporting……………………………………………………………....................................……..…..…..50
4.2. Storing…………………………………………………………….…………....................................…….....51
5. Action in emergency……………………………………………................................................................53
5.1. Impact damage……………………………………………………………....................................…….......53
5.2. Starter will not operate………………………………………………………......................................….....53
5.3. Treatment of submerged motor…………………………….………………...................................….......55
6. Troubleshooting……………………………………….……………………....................................………...57
7. Circuit diagram……………………………………….…………………….….....................................……...61

1. Main components and General information
1.1 Main components
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4
3
6
8
7
9
10
11
12
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14
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16
17
20
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1. Top cowling 9. Steering friction bolt 16. Throttle grip
2. Top cowling lock handle 10. Tiller handle 17. Clamp bolt
3. Drain screw 11. Starter handle 18. Rope attachment
4. Anti-cavitation plate 12. Warning indicator(s) 19. Tilt support bar
5. Propeller 13. Gear shift lever 20. Fuel joint
6. Cooling water inlet 14. Engine stop button/ 21. Fuel tank
7. Trim rod Engine stop lanyard switch
8. Clamp bracket 15. Throttle friction adjuster
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A portable fuel tank includes parts as follows:
1. Fuel tank cap 3. Air vent screw
2. Fuel joint 4. Fuel gauge
WARNING：
The fuel tank supplier with this engine could only be used as supply of fuel for its running
and must not be as a fuel storage container.
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Remote control
The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switches are
mounted on the remote control box.
a) Remoter control lever
b) Neutral interlock trigger
c) Neutral throttle lever
d) Main switch/choke switch
e) Engine stop lanyard switch
f) Throttle friction adjuster
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1
3
2 4
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2 4

Remote control lever
Moving the lever forward from the neutral position engages forward gear. Pulling the lever back from
neutral engages reverse. The engine will continue to run at idle until the lever is moved about 35º (a detent
can be felt). Moving the lever farther opens the throttle, and the engine will begin to accelerate.
1. Neutral “N”
2. Forward “F”
3. Reverse “R”
4. Shift
5. Fully closed
6. Throttle
7. Fully open
Neutral interlock trigger
To shift out of neutral, first pull the
neutral interlock trigger up.
1. Neutral interlock trigger
Neutral throttle lever
To open the throttle without shifting into either forward or reverse, put the remote control lever in the
neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever.
NOTE:
The neutral throttle lever will operate only when the remote control lever is in neutral.The remote
control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position
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1. Fully open
2. Fully closed
1.2 General information
1.2.1Specification
Parameter
Items Data Items Data
Type of engine 4-stroke L Weight（S）49Kg
Displacement 323cm3Weight（L）51Kg
Bore X stroke 59mm×59mm Recommended fuel Unleaded regular gasoline
Gear ratio 2.08（27/13）fuel tank capacity 24L
Overall length 1001mm Recommended engine oil SAE10W30 orSAE10W40
Overall width 427mm Engine oil quantity 1.0L
Overall height（S）1080mm Recommended gear oil Hypoid gear oil SAE﹟90
Overall height（L）1207mm Gear oil quantity 250cm3
Transom height (S) 381mm Spark plug DPR6EA-9
Transom height (L) 508mm Spark plug gap 0.8～0.9mm
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Performance
Items data Items data
11Kw/5000Rpm(15HP) Valve clearance IN
(cool engine) 0.15～0.25mm
Maximum output 7.3Kw/5000Rpm (9.9HP) Valve clearance EX
(cold engine) 0.20～0.30mm
Full throttle operating
range 4500～5500Rpm Spark plug 18.0Nm
Idling speed(in neutral) 950±50Rpm
Tightening
torque for
engine Engine oil
drain bolt 28.0Nm
1.2.2 Fueling instruction
Fueling instructions：
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline，If it is not
available, then premium gasoline.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. If leaded
gasoline is usually used, engine valves and related parts should be inspected after every 100 hours of
operation.
WARNING:
zDo not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of
ignition.
zStop engine before refueling.
zRefuel in a well-ventilated area, refuel portable fuel tanks off the boat.
zDo not overfill the fuel tank.
zTake care not to spill gasoline, if gasoline spills, wipe it up immediately.
zTighten the filler cap securely after refueling.
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zIf you should swallow some gasoline, inhale gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eye,
get immediate medical attention.
zIf any gasoline spills onto your skin, immediately wash with soap and water. Change
clothing if gasoline spill s on it.
zTouch the fuel nozzle to metal components to prevent electrostatic sparks.
CAUTION:
Use only new clean gasoline which has been stored in clean containers and is not contaminated
with water or foreign matter.
Engine oil:
Recommended engine oil: 4-stroke outboard motor oil SAE10W30 and SAE10W40 (1.0L).
WARNING:
zDo not start the engine when the oil level is low. Serious damage might occur.
zAlways check the oil level before starting the engine.
CAUTION:
All 4-stroke engines are shipped from the factory without engine oil.
1.2.3 Propeller selection
The performance of your outboard motor will be critically affected by your choice of propeller, as an
incorrect choice could adversely affect performance. The outboard motor is fitted with propeller chosen to
perform well over a range of applications, but there may be uses where a propeller with a different pitch would
be more appropriate. The dealers stock a range of propellers and can advise you and install a
propeller on your outboard that is best suited to your application.
For a greater boat load and a low engine speed, a smaller-pitch propeller is more suitable. Conversely, a
large-pitch propeller is more suitable for a smaller operating load as it enables the correct engine speed to be
maintained.
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