Yamaha F25A User manual

Read this manual carefully before operating this
outboard motor.
OWNER’S MANUAL
F2.5A
F4B
F5A
F6C
6BV-F8199-74-E0
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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
EWM00782
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECM00702
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 prod-
uct information available at the time of print-
ing, there may be minor discrepancies
between your machine and this manual. If
there is any question concerning this manual,
please consult your Yamaha dealer.
To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-
mends that you use the product and perform
the specified periodic inspections and main-
tenance by correctly following the instruc-
tions in the owner’s manual. Any damage
resulting from neglect of these instructions is
not covered 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 the product was purchased used, please
consult your closest dealer for customer re-
registration, and to be eligible for the speci-
fied services.
TIP:
The F2.5AMH, F4BMH, F5AMH, F6CMH 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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F2.5A, F4B, F5A, F6C
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2013 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, November 2013
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in France
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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
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
Passenger training ............................. 3
Boating safety publications................ 3
Laws and regulations ......................... 3
General information .......................... 4
Identification numbers record ......... 4
Outboard motor serial number........... 4
EC Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) ........................................... 4
CE Marking .................................... 4
Read manuals and labels................ 6
Warning labels ................................... 6
Warning labels ................................... 9
Specifications and requirements... 12
Specifications................................ 12
Installation requirements............... 14
Boat horsepower rating.................... 14
Mounting the outboard motor.......... 14
Battery requirements (F4B, F5A,
F6C) ........................................... 14
Propeller selection ........................ 14
Start-in-gear protection (F4B, F5A,
F6C) ........................................... 15
Engine oil requirements ................ 15
Fuel requirements ......................... 16
Gasoline ........................................... 16
Anti-fouling paint .......................... 16
Outboard motor disposal
requirements.............................. 17
Emergency equipment.................. 17
Components.................................... 18
Components diagram ................... 18
Fuel tank (built-in fuel tank) .............. 19
Fuel tank (portable fuel tank) (F4B,
F5A, F6C) ...................................... 20
Fuel cock.......................................... 20
Tiller handle ..................................... 22
Gear shift lever ................................. 22
Throttle grip ..................................... 23
Throttle indicator .............................. 23
Throttle friction adjuster ................... 24
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and
clip ................................................ 24
Engine stop button .......................... 25
Choke knob for pull type.................. 25
Fuel joint cap (F4B, F5A, F6C) ......... 26
Manual starter handle....................... 26
Steering friction adjuster .................. 26
Trim rod (tilt pin) ............................... 27
Tilt lock mechanism (F4B, F5A,
F6C) .............................................. 27
Tilt support bar (F4B, F5A, F6C)....... 28
Tilt support lever (F2.5A) .................. 28
Cowling lock lever ............................ 28
Carrying handle ................................ 29
Installation ....................................... 30
Installation..................................... 30
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 30
Clamping the outboard motor.......... 32
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Operation ......................................... 34
First-time operation....................... 34
Fill engine oil .................................... 34
Breaking in engine............................ 34
Getting to know your boat ............... 34
Checks before starting engine ...... 34
Fuel level .......................................... 35
Remove the top cowling .................. 35
Fuel system ...................................... 35
Controls............................................ 35
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard).......... 36
Engine oil.......................................... 36
Engine .............................................. 37
Installing top cowling ....................... 37
Filling fuel ...................................... 39
Operating engine........................... 41
Sending fuel ..................................... 41
Starting engine ................................. 43
Checks after starting engine ......... 46
Cooling water ................................... 46
Warming up engine ....................... 47
Warming up...................................... 47
Checks after engine warm up ....... 47
Shifting ............................................. 47
Stop switches................................... 47
Shifting .......................................... 47
Stopping boat ............................... 49
Stopping engine............................ 49
Procedure......................................... 49
Trimming outboard motor ............. 51
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models .......................................... 52
Adjusting boat trim........................... 53
Tilting up and down ...................... 53
Procedure for tilting up .................... 54
Procedure for tilting down................ 56
Shallow water (F4B, F5A, F6C) ..... 57
Cruising in shallow water ................. 57
Cruising in other conditions.......... 58
Maintenance.................................... 59
Transporting and storing outboard
motor ......................................... 59
Transporting/Dismounting the
outboard motor ............................. 59
Storing outboard motor.................... 62
Procedure......................................... 63
Lubrication ....................................... 67
Cleaning the outboard motor ........... 67
Checking painted surface of
outboard motor ............................. 67
Periodic maintenance ................... 67
Replacement parts ........................... 68
Severe operating conditions ............ 68
Maintenance chart 1......................... 69
Maintenance chart 2......................... 70
Greasing ........................................... 71
Cleaning and adjusting spark plug... 73
Checking fuel filter............................ 74
Inspecting idle speed ....................... 74
Changing engine oil.......................... 74
Checking connector and lead .......... 78
Checking propeller ........................... 78
Removing propeller .......................... 79
Installing propeller ............................ 79
Changing gear oil ............................. 80
Inspecting and replacing anode
(external) ....................................... 81
Trouble Recovery............................ 82
Troubleshooting............................ 82
Temporary action in emergency ... 84
Impact damage ................................ 84
Starter will not operate ..................... 84
Emergency engine starting............... 84
Treatment of submerged motor.... 89
INDEX ............................................... 90
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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
water 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, personal
flotation device (PFD) straps, etc., can be-
come entangled with internal rotating parts of
the engine, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever pos-
sible. Do not remove or replace the top cowl-
ing with the engine running.
Only operate the engine with the top cowling
removed according to the specific instruc-
tions in the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair,
jewelry, clothing, PFD straps, etc., away from
any exposed moving parts.
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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.
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Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while start-
ing or operating the engine. They can cause
shock or electrocution.
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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the
engine 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 be-
come entangled, preventing it from function-
ing.
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.
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Gasoline
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma-
ble and explosive. Always, refuel according
to the procedure on page 41 to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
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Gasoline exposure and spills
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline
spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.
Dispose of rags properly.
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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Safety information
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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
exhaust outlets.
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Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard mo-
tor. Modifications to your outboard motor
may reduce safety and reliability, and render
the outboard unsafe or illegal to use.
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Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many im-
portant safety precautions that you should
follow when boating.
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Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking
drugs. Intoxication is one of the most com-
mon factors contributing to boating fatalities.
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Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
Have an approved PFD on board for every
occupant. 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 instruc-
tions for details about appropriate passenger
locations in your boat and be sure all passen-
gers are positioned properly before acceler-
ating and when operating above an idle
speed. Standing or sitting in non-designated
locations may result in being thrown either
overboard or within the boat due to waves,
wakes, or sudden changes in speed or direc-
tion. Even when people are positioned prop-
erly, alert your passengers if you must make
any unusual maneuver. Always avoid jump-
ing waves or wakes.
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Overloading
Do not overload the boat. Consult the boat
capacity plate or boat manufacturer for max-
imum weight and number of passengers. Be
sure that weight is properly distributed ac-
cording to the boat manufacturer’s 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 oth-
er 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 aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, 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 an-
other direction.
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Weather
Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
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Passenger training
Make sure at least one other passenger is
trained to operate the boat in the event of an
emergency.
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Boating safety publications
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many boating organizations.
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Laws and regulations
Know the marine laws and regulations where
you will be boating- and obey them. Several
sets of rules prevail according to geographic
location, but all are basically the same as the
International Rules of the Road.
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Identification numbers record
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Outboard motor serial number
The outboard motor serial number is
stamped on the label attached to the port
side of the clamp 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 outboard motor is sto-
len.
F2.5A
F4B, F5A, F6C
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EC Declaration of Conformity
(DoC)
This outboard motor conforms to certain por-
tions of the European Parliament directive re-
lating to machinery.
Each conformed outboard motor accompa-
nied with EC DoC.EC DoC contains the fol-
lowing information;
Name of Engine Manufacture
Model name
Product code of model (Approved model
code)
Code of conformed directives
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CE Marking
Outboard motors affixed with this “CE”mark-
ing conform with the directives of;
2006/42/EC, 94/25/EC - 2003/44/EC and
2004/108/EC.
F2.5A
1. Outboard motor serial number location
1. Outboard motor serial number location
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1
1. CE marking location
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F4B, F5A, F6C
1. CE marking location
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1
ZMU06304
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