Yamaha F200 User manual

Read this manual carefully before operating this
outboard motor.
OWNER’S MANUAL
F200
LF200
F200F1
FL200F1
LIT-18626-09-93
6DA-28199-30-E0
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ZMU07696
Les gaz d’échappement du moteur de ce produit
contiennent des substances chimiques connues
dans l’État de Californie pour provoquer le cancer,
des anomalies congénitales et des troubles de la
reproduction.
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.
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Important manual information
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To the owner
Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard
motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-
mation needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance and care. A thorough understanding of
these simple instructions will help you obtain
maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha.
If you have any question about the operation
or maintenance of your outboard motor,
please consult a Yamaha dealer.
In this Owner’s Manual particularly important
information is distinguished in the following
ways.
: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWM00781
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECM00701
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
outboard motor or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in
product design and 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 this manual, please con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-
mends that you use the product and perform
the specified periodic inspections and mainte-
nance by correctly following the instructions in
the owner’s manual. Any damage resulting
from neglect of these instructions is not cov-
ered by warranty.
Some countries have laws or regulations re-
stricting users from taking the product out of
the country where it was purchased, and it
may be impossible to register the product in
the destination country. Additionally, the war-
ranty may not apply in certain regions. When
planning to take the product to another coun-
try, consult the dealer where the product was
purchased for further information.
If you purchased this outboard motor used,
see your Yamaha dealer to have it registered
in your name in Yamaha records.
TIP:
The F200B, LF200B, F200FET1, FL200FET1
and the standard accessories are used as a
base for the explanations and illustrations in
this manual. Therefore some items may not
apply to every model.
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Important manual information
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F200, LF200, F200F1, FL200F1
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, October 2012
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
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Table of contents
Safety information............................. 1
Outboard motor safety .................... 1
Propeller ............................................. 1
Rotating parts ..................................... 1
Hot parts............................................. 1
Electric shock ..................................... 1
Power trim and tilt............................... 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............ 1
Gasoline ............................................. 1
Gasoline exposure and spills ............. 1
Carbon monoxide ............................... 2
Modifications ...................................... 2
Boating safety ................................. 2
Alcohol and drugs............................... 2
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) ...... 2
People in the water............................. 2
Passengers ........................................ 2
Overloading ........................................ 2
Avoid collisions................................... 2
Weather.............................................. 3
Accident reporting .............................. 3
Boat education and training................ 3
Passenger training ............................. 4
Boating safety publications................. 4
Laws and regulations ......................... 4
Boating organizations...................... 4
Basic boating rules (Rules of the
road)............................................. 5
Steering and sailing rules and sound
signals............................................. 5
Rules when encountering vessels...... 5
Other special situations...................... 6
General information .......................... 9
Identification numbers record.......... 9
Outboard motor serial number ........... 9
Key number........................................ 9
EC Declaration of Conformity
(DoC)............................................ 9
CE Marking ..................................... 9
Read manuals and labels.............. 11
Warning labels.................................. 11
Specifications and
requirements ................................... 14
Specifications................................ 14
Installation requirements............... 15
Boat horsepower rating .................... 15
Mounting outboard motor ................. 15
Yamaha Security System
(if equipped) .................................. 15
Remote control requirements........ 16
Battery requirements..................... 16
Specifications of Battery................... 16
Mounting battery............................... 16
Multiple batteries .............................. 16
Propeller selection ........................ 16
Counter rotation models ................... 17
Start-in-gear protection ................. 17
Engine oil requirements ................ 17
Fuel requirements ......................... 18
Gasoline ........................................... 18
Gasoline Additives............................ 19
Anti-fouling paint ........................... 20
Outboard motor disposal
requirements.............................. 20
Emergency equipment .................. 20
Emission control information......... 20
North American models .................... 20
Star labels ........................................ 21
Components .................................... 23
Components diagram.................... 23
Remote control transmitter
(if equipped) .................................. 26
Receiver (if equipped) ...................... 26
Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock mode (if equipped)............. 26
Remote control box .......................... 27
Remote control lever ........................ 28
Neutral interlock trigger .................... 28
Neutral throttle lever ......................... 28
Free accelerator ............................... 29
Throttle friction adjuster .................... 29
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and
clip................................................. 30
Main switch....................................... 31
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Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control ........................................... 31
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom
cowling .......................................... 32
Power trim and tilt switches (twin
binnacle type)................................ 32
Trim tab with anode.......................... 33
Tilt support lever for power trim and
tilt model........................................ 33
Cowling lock lever ............................ 34
Flushing device ................................ 34
Fuel filter........................................... 35
Instruments and indicators ............ 36
Digital tachometer ......................... 36
Tachometer ...................................... 36
Trim meter........................................ 36
Hour meter ....................................... 36
Low oil pressure-alert indicator ........ 36
Overheat-alert indicator.................... 37
Digital speedometer ...................... 37
Speedometer.................................... 37
Fuel gauge ....................................... 38
Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter........... 38
Fuel level-alert indicator ................... 39
Low battery voltage-alert indicator ... 39
Fuel management meter ............... 39
Fuel flow meter................................. 39
Fuel consumption meter / Fuel
economy meter / Twin engine
speed synchronizer....................... 40
Water separator-alert indicator......... 42
Command Link Multifunction
Meters ........................................ 42
Command Link Multifunction
Tachometer ................................ 42
Start-up checks ................................ 43
Yamaha Security System information
(if equipped) .................................. 43
Low oil pressure-alert....................... 44
Overheat alert................................... 44
Water separator alert........................ 45
Engine trouble alert .......................... 45
Low battery voltage-alert .................. 45
Command Link Multifunction
Speed & Fuel Meter................... 46
Command Link Multifunction
Speedometer ............................. 47
Command Link Multifunction Fuel
Management Meter.................... 47
Engine control system ................... 49
Alert system .................................. 49
Overheat alert................................... 49
Low oil pressure alert ....................... 49
Water separator alert........................ 50
Installation ....................................... 52
Installation..................................... 52
Mounting the outboard motor ........... 52
Operation ......................................... 54
First-time operation ....................... 54
Filling engine oil................................ 54
Breaking in engine............................ 54
Getting to know your boat ................ 54
Checks before starting engine ...... 54
Fuel level .......................................... 55
Removing top cowling ...................... 55
Fuel system ...................................... 55
Controls ............................................ 56
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .......... 56
Engine oil.......................................... 56
Outboard motor ................................ 57
Flushing device ................................ 57
Installing top cowling ........................ 57
Checking power trim and tilt
system........................................... 58
Battery .............................................. 59
Filling fuel...................................... 60
Operating engine .......................... 60
Sending fuel ..................................... 60
Starting engine ................................. 60
Checks after starting engine ......... 63
Cooling water ................................... 63
Warming up engine....................... 63
Procedure for warming up engine .... 63
Checks after engine warm up ....... 63
Shifting ............................................. 63
Stop switches ................................... 63
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Shifting .......................................... 63
Stopping boat ................................ 65
Stopping engine ............................ 65
Procedure......................................... 65
Trimming outboard motor .............. 66
Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and
tilt) ................................................. 66
Adjusting boat trim............................ 67
Tilting up and down ....................... 68
Procedure for tilting up ..................... 68
Procedure for tilting down................. 70
Shallow water................................ 71
Cruising in shallow water.................. 71
Operating in other conditions ........ 72
Maintenance..................................... 73
Transporting and storing outboard
motor .......................................... 73
Storing outboard motor..................... 73
Procedure......................................... 73
Lubrication........................................ 74
Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures ...................................... 75
Flushing cooling water passage....... 75
Cleaning the outboard motor............ 76
Checking painted surface of
outboard motor.............................. 76
Periodic maintenance.................... 76
Replacement parts ........................... 77
Maintenance interval guidelines ....... 77
Maintenance chart 1......................... 78
Maintenance chart 2......................... 80
Greasing........................................... 81
Inspecting spark plug ....................... 82
Inspecting idle speed........................ 83
Changing engine oil.......................... 83
Inspecting wiring and connectors..... 88
Inspecting propeller .......................... 88
Removing propeller .......................... 89
Installing propeller ............................ 89
Changing gear oil ............................. 90
Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ... 92
Checking battery (for electric start
models) ......................................... 92
Connecting the battery ..................... 93
Disconnecting the battery ................. 94
Storing the battery ............................ 94
Trouble Recovery............................ 95
Troubleshooting ............................ 95
Temporary action in emergency ... 98
Impact damage................................. 98
Running single engine (twin
engines) ........................................ 99
Replacing fuse.................................. 99
Power trim and tilt unit will not
operate........................................ 100
Water separator-alert is activated
after leaving port ......................... 100
Treatment of submerged
motor........................................ 102
Consumer information ................. 103
YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE
OUTBOARD MOTOR
THREE-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY ............................ 103
IMPORTANT WARRANTY
INFORMATION IF YOU USE
YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE
THE U.S.A. OR CANADA ........ 105
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Safety information
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Outboard motor safety
Observe these precautions at all times.
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Propeller
People can be injured or killed if they come in
contact with the propeller. The propeller can
keep moving even when the motor is in neu-
tral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut
even when stationary.
●Stop the engine when a person is in the wa-
ter near you.
●Keep people out of reach of the propeller,
even when the engine is off.
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Rotating parts
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD
straps, etc. can become entangled with inter-
nal rotating parts of the engine, resulting in se-
rious injury or death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever pos-
sible. Do not remove or replace the cowling
with the engine running.
Only operate the engine with the cowling re-
moved according to the specific instructions in
the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry,
clothing, PFD straps, etc. away from any ex-
posed moving parts.
EMU33640
Hot parts
During and after operation, engine parts are
hot enough to cause burns. Avoid touching
any parts under the top cowling until the en-
gine has cooled.
EMU33650
Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while starting
or operating the engine. They can cause
shock or electrocution.
EMU33660
Power trim and tilt
Body parts can be crushed between the mo-
tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is
trimmed or tilted. Keep body parts out of this
area at all times. Be sure no one is in this area
before operating the power trim and tilt mech-
anism.
The power trim and tilt switches operate even
when the main switch is off. Keep people be
away from the switches whenever working
around the motor.
Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted,
even when the tilt support lever is locked. Se-
vere injury could occur if the outboard motor
accidentally falls.
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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the en-
gine stops if the operator falls overboard or
leaves the helm. This prevents the boat from
running away under power and leaving peo-
ple stranded, or running over people or ob-
jects.
Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a
secure place on your clothing or your arm or
leg while operating. Do not remove it to leave
the helm while the boat is moving. Do not at-
tach the cord to clothing that could tear loose,
or route the cord where it could become en-
tangled, preventing it from functioning.
Do not route the cord where it is likely to be
accidentally pulled out. If the cord is pulled
during operation, the engine will shut off and
you will lose most steering control. The boat
could slow rapidly, throwing people and ob-
jects forward.
EMU33810
Gasoline
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always, refuel accord-
ing to the procedure on page 60 to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
EMU33820
Gasoline exposure and spills
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline
spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.
Dispose of rags properly.
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If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi-
ately wash with soap and water. Change
clothing if gasoline spills on it.
If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get
immediate medical attention. Never siphon
fuel by mouth.
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Carbon monoxide
This product emits exhaust gases which con-
tain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas which may cause brain damage or death
when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea,
dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and
cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking ex-
haust outlets.
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Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard motor.
Modifications to your outboard motor may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the out-
board unsafe or illegal to use.
EMU33740
Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many im-
portant safety precautions that you should fol-
low when boating.
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Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking
drugs. Intoxication is one of the most common
factors contributing to boating fatalities.
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Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
Have an approved PFD on board for every oc-
cupant. Yamaha recommends that you must
wear a PFD whenever boating. At a minimum,
children and non-swimmers should always
wear PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs
when there are potentially hazardous boating
conditions.
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People in the water
Always watch carefully for people in the wa-
ter, such as swimmers, skiers, or divers,
whenever the engine is running. When some-
one is in the water near the boat, shift into
neutral and stop the engine.
Stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers
can be hard to see.
The propeller can keep moving even when
the motor is in neutral. Stop the engine when
a person is in the water near you.
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Passengers
Consult your boat manufacturer’s instructions
for details about appropriate passenger loca-
tions in your boat and be sure all passengers
are positioned properly before accelerating
and when operating above an idle speed.
Standing or sitting in non-designated loca-
tions may result in being thrown either over-
board or within the boat due to waves, wakes,
or sudden changes in speed or direction.
Even when people are positioned properly,
alert your passengers if you must make any
unusual maneuver. Always avoid jumping
waves or wakes.
EMU33760
Overloading
Do not overload the boat. Consult the boat ca-
pacity plate or boat manufacturer for maxi-
mum weight and number of passengers. Be
sure that weight is properly distributed ac-
cording to the boat manufacturers instruc-
tions. Overloading or incorrect weight
distribution can compromise the boats han-
dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or
swamping.
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Avoid collisions
Scan constantly for people, objects, and other
boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
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Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other boats.
●Do not follow directly behind other boats or
waterskiers.
●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.
●Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats do not have brakes, and
stopping the engine or reducing throttle can
reduce the ability to steer. If you are not
sure that you can stop in time before hitting
an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in anoth-
er direction.
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Weather
Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boat-
ing in hazardous weather.
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Accident reporting
Boat operators are required by law to file a
Boating Accident Report with their boating law
enforcement agency if their boat is involved in
any of the following accidents:
1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life.
2. There is personal injury that requires
medical attention beyond first aid.
3. There is property damage to boats or oth-
er property over a certain amount.
4. There is complete loss of a boat.
Contact local law enforcement personnel if a
report is necessary.
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Boat education and training
For U.S.A.
Operators should take a boating safety
course. This may be required in your state.
Many of the organizations listed in the next
section can provide information about cours-
es in your area.
You may also want to consider an Internet-
based program for basic boater education.
The Online Boating Safety Course provided
by the BoatU.S. Foundation, is approved by
the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by
the United States Coast Guard. Most, but not
all, states accept this course to meet their
minimum requirements. While it cannot re-
place an in-depth course such as one offered
by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squad-
ron, or other organization, this online course
does provide a general overview of the basics
in boating safety, requirements, navigation,
and operation. Upon successful completion of
the course, the user can download a certifi-
cate of completion immediately or, for a small
charge, request one by mail. To take this free
course, go to boatus.org.
For Canada
All operators of pleasure craft must illustrate
competency by means of a Pleasure Craft
Operators Card with the exception of Person-
al Water Craft used for rental purposes which
require a rental checklist be completed. Plea-
sure Craft Operators Cards can be obtained
following the completion of a competency
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