Yamaha FL300A User manual

F300A
FL300A
F350
LF350
F350A1
FL350A1
OWNER’S MANUAL
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LIT-18626-09-05
qRead this manual carefully before operating this
outboard motor.
U.S.A.Edition
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EMU25062
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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
EMU31285
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 ob-
tain 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
hazards. Obey all safety messages that fol-
low 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 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 manu-
al, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
TIP:
The F300AET, FL300AET, F350CA,
LF350CA, F350AET1, FL350AET1 and the
standard accessories are used as a base for
the explanations and illustrations in this man-
ual. Therefore some items may not apply to
every model.
EMU25112
F300A, FL300A, F350, LF350, F350A1,
FL350A1
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, March 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
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 ............ 2
Carbon monoxide.............................. 2
Modifications ..................................... 2
Boating safety .................................. 2
Alcohol and drugs ............................. 2
Personal flotation devices ................. 2
People in the water ........................... 2
Passengers ....................................... 2
Overloading....................................... 2
Avoid collisions ................................. 3
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)............................................... 4
Steering and sailing rules and
sound signals.................................. 4
Rules when encountering vessels .... 5
Other special situations..................... 6
General information .......................... 9
Identification numbers record........... 9
Outboard motor serial number .......... 9
Digital electronic control serial
number............................................ 9
Key number..................................... 10
EC Declaration of Conformity
(DoC)............................................ 10
CE Marking .................................... 11
Read manuals and labels............... 12
Warning labels ............................... 12
Specifications and
requirements.................................... 15
Specifications................................. 15
Installation requirements................ 17
Boat horsepower rating ................... 17
Mounting motor ............................... 17
Yamaha Security System................ 17
Digital electronic control
requirements................................ 17
Battery requirements...................... 18
Specifications of Battery.................. 18
Mounting battery ............................. 18
Multiple batteries ............................. 19
Propeller selection ......................... 19
Counter rotation models.................. 19
Start-in-gear protection .................. 19
Engine oil requirements ................. 20
Fuel requirements.......................... 20
Gasoline .......................................... 20
Gasoline Additives .......................... 22
Anti-fouling paint ............................ 22
Outboard motor disposal
requirements................................ 23
Emergency equipment................... 23
Emission control information.......... 23
North American models................... 23
Star labels ....................................... 24
Components .................................... 26
Components diagram..................... 26
Remote control transmitter.............. 32
Receiver .......................................... 33
Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock mode.................................. 33
Digital electronic control .................. 34
Digital electronic control-active
indicator ........................................ 35
Digital electronic control-alert
indicator ........................................ 36
Control lever.................................... 36
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 37
Free throttle switch.......................... 38
Throttle friction adjuster................... 40
Station selector switch .................... 41
Engine selector switch .................... 41
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and
clip................................................. 42
Main switch ..................................... 43
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Table of contents
Start/Stop switch panel ................... 45
Start/Stop switch panel for quad
type ............................................... 45
All Start/Stop switch panel .............. 46
Power trim and tilt switch on digital
electronic control........................... 46
Power trim and tilt switch on
bottom cowling.............................. 46
Power trim and tilt switches............. 47
Tilt limiter......................................... 47
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt model ................................ 48
Cowling lock lever (turn type).......... 48
Flushing device ............................... 49
Fuel filter ......................................... 49
Instruments and indicators ............ 51
Command Link Plus Multifunction
Color Gauge................................. 51
YAMAHA SECURITY SYSTEM
indicator ........................................ 51
Engine warm-up indicator ............... 51
Engine synchronization indicator .... 52
Overheat alert ................................. 52
Low oil pressure-alert...................... 52
Water separator alert ...................... 53
Low battery voltage-alert................. 53
Engine trouble alert......................... 54
Command Link meter..................... 54
Command Link tachometer ............ 54
Yamaha Security System
information .................................... 55
Low oil pressure-alert...................... 56
Overheat alert ................................. 57
Water separator alert ...................... 57
Engine trouble alert......................... 58
Low battery voltage-alert................. 58
Command Link speed & fuel
meter ............................................ 58
Command Link speedometer ......... 59
Command Link fuel management
meter ............................................ 60
Optional meters.............................. 61
Engine control system.................... 62
Alert system ................................... 62
Digital Electronic Control alert......... 62
Overheat alert ................................. 62
Low oil pressure alert ...................... 64
Water separator alert ...................... 65
Installation ....................................... 67
Installation...................................... 67
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 67
Operation ......................................... 69
First-time operation........................ 69
Fill engine oil ................................... 69
Breaking in engine .......................... 69
Getting to know your boat ............... 69
Checks before starting engine ....... 69
Fuel level......................................... 69
Remove cowling.............................. 70
Fuel system..................................... 70
Controls........................................... 70
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)......... 71
Engine oil ........................................ 71
Engine ............................................. 71
Flushing device ............................... 71
Install cowling.................................. 72
Checking power trim and tilt
system........................................... 72
Battery............................................. 73
Filling fuel....................................... 74
Operating engine ........................... 74
Sending fuel .................................... 74
Change of station ............................ 75
Starting engine ................................ 75
Checks after starting engine .......... 82
Cooling water .................................. 82
Warming up engine........................ 82
Electric start models........................ 82
Checks after engine warm up ........ 82
Shifting ............................................ 82
Stop switches .................................. 82
Selecting outboard motor (triple
engine)......................................... 83
Shifting........................................... 84
Stopping boat................................. 86
Operating the port / center /
starboard engine.......................... 86
Operating the quad type engine..... 89
Boat direction................................. 90
Trolling ........................................... 93
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