Yamaha VZ175 User manual

VZ150
VZ175
OWNER’S MANUAL
68J-28199-1G
U.S.A.Edition
LIT-18626-09-44
qRead this manual carefully before operating this
outboard motor.
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EMU25073
ZMU01690
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 VZ150TR, VZ175TR and the standard
accessories are used as a base for the ex-
planations and illustrations in this manual.
Therefore some items may not apply to ev-
ery model.
EMU25112
VZ150, VZ175
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2011 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, December 2011
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
P/N LIT-18626-09-44
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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
Key number....................................... 9
Read manuals and labels............... 10
Warning labels ............................... 10
Specifications and
requirements.................................... 13
Specifications ................................. 13
Installation requirements ................ 14
Boat horsepower rating................... 14
Mounting motor ............................... 14
Remote control requirements......... 14
Battery requirements...................... 14
Specifications of Battery.................. 14
Mounting battery ............................. 15
Multiple batteries ............................. 15
Propeller selection ......................... 15
Start-in-gear protection .................. 15
Engine oil requirements ................. 15
Fuel requirements.......................... 16
Gasoline .......................................... 16
Ring Free Fuel Additive................... 16
Muddy or acidic water.................... 17
Anti-fouling paint ............................ 17
Motor disposal requirements.......... 17
Emergency equipment................... 17
Emission control information ......... 17
North American models................... 17
Star labels ....................................... 18
Components .................................... 20
Components diagram..................... 20
Remote control box ......................... 21
Remote control lever ....................... 22
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 22
Neutral throttle lever........................ 22
Throttle friction adjuster................... 22
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
and clip.......................................... 23
Main switch ..................................... 23
Power trim and tilt switch on
remote control ............................... 24
Power trim and tilt switch on
bottom cowling .............................. 24
Trim tab with anode......................... 24
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt model................................. 25
Cowling lock levers ......................... 25
Flushing device ............................... 26
Fuel filter/Water separator............... 26
Instruments and indicators............ 28
Digital tachometer .......................... 28
Tachometer ..................................... 28
Trim meter....................................... 28
Hour meter ...................................... 28
Oil level indicator (digital type) ........ 29
Overheat-alert indicator................... 29
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Digital speedometer ....................... 29
Speedometer .................................. 29
Fuel gauge ...................................... 30
Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter ......... 30
Fuel level-alert indicator.................. 31
Low battery voltage-alert
indicator ........................................ 31
Analog tachometer ......................... 31
Oil level indicators
(three indicators)........................... 31
Analog trim meter........................... 32
Command Link Multifunction
Meters .......................................... 32
Command Link Multifunction
Tachometer .................................. 32
Start-up checks ............................... 33
Oil level alert ................................... 33
Overheat alert ................................. 34
Water separator alert ...................... 34
Engine trouble alert......................... 35
Low battery voltage-alert................. 35
Command Link Multifunction
Speed & Fuel Meter ..................... 36
Command Link Multifunction
Speedometer................................ 37
Command Link Multifunction
Fuel Management Meter ..............37
Engine control system.................... 39
Alert system ................................... 39
Overheat alert ................................. 39
Oil level alert and oil filter
clogging alert ................................ 39
Installation ....................................... 41
Installation ...................................... 41
Mounting the outboard motor.......... 41
Operation ......................................... 43
First-time operation ........................ 43
Breaking in engine .......................... 43
Getting to know your boat ............... 43
Checks before starting engine .......43
Fuel level......................................... 43
Remove cowling.............................. 43
Fuel system..................................... 44
Controls........................................... 44
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)......... 44
Oil.................................................... 45
Engine ............................................. 45
Operation after a long period of
storage.......................................... 45
Flushing device ............................... 46
Install cowling.................................. 46
Checking power trim and tilt
system........................................... 47
Battery............................................. 48
Filling fuel and engine oil ............... 48
Filling fuel for models without a
fuel joint......................................... 48
Filling oil for oil injection
models .......................................... 49
Oil level indicator operation............. 50
Operating engine ........................... 51
Sending fuel .................................... 51
Starting engine ................................ 51
Checks after starting engine .......... 53
Cooling water .................................. 53
Warming up engine........................ 53
Electric start and prime start
models .......................................... 53
Checks after engine warm up ........ 53
Shifting ............................................ 53
Stop switches .................................. 53
Shifting........................................... 53
Stopping boat................................. 54
Stopping engine............................. 55
Procedure........................................ 55
Trimming outboard motor............... 55
Adjusting trim angle
(Power trim and tilt)....................... 56
Adjusting boat trim .......................... 56
Tilting up and down........................ 57
Procedure for tilting up
(power trim and tilt models)........... 57
Procedure for tilting down
(power trim and tilt models)........... 59
Shallow water ................................ 59
Power trim and tilt models............... 59
Cruising in other conditions............ 60
Maintenance .................................... 61
Transporting and storing
outboard motor ............................ 61
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