Yamaha Z200 User manual

Z200
LZ200
OWNER’S MANUAL
68F-28199-1E
U.S.A.Edition
LIT-18626-08-75
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
EMU31284
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.
T
IP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
Information about the owner’s manual
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.
T
IP:
The Z200TR, LZ200TR and the standard ac-
cessories are used as a base for the expla-
nations and illustrations in this manual.
Therefore some items may not apply to ev-
ery model.
EMU25112
Z200, LZ200
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2009 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, December 2009
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-18626-08-75
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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
Counter rotation models.................. 15
Start-in-gear protection ................. 16
Engine oil requirements ................ 16
Fuel requirements......................... 16
Gasoline .......................................... 16
Ring Free Fuel Additive...................17
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
Free accelerator .............................. 23
Throttle friction adjuster...................23
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and
clip................................................. 24
Main switch ..................................... 24
Power trim and tilt switch on
remote control ............................... 25
Power trim and tilt switch on
bottom engine cowling .................. 25
Power trim and tilt switches
(twin binnacle type) ....................... 26
Trim tab with anode.........................26
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt model.................................27
Cowling lock levers .........................27
Flushing device ............................... 28
Fuel filter/Water separator...............28
Instruments and indicators............ 29
Digital tachometer......................... 29
Tachometer ..................................... 29
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Trim meter....................................... 29
Hour meter ...................................... 29
Oil level indicator (digital type) ........ 30
Overheat-alert indicator .................. 30
Digital speedometer ...................... 30
Speedometer .................................. 30
Fuel gauge ...................................... 31
Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter ......... 31
Fuel level-alert indicator.................. 32
Low battery voltage-alert
indicator ........................................ 32
Fuel management meter ............... 32
Fuel flow meter................................ 33
Fuel consumption meter / Fuel
economy meter / Twin engine
speed synchronizer....................... 33
Analog tachometer ........................ 35
Oil level indicators (three
indicators) ..................................... 35
Analog trim meter.......................... 35
Command link multifunction
meters ......................................... 35
Command link multifunction
tachometers ................................ 36
Start-up checks ............................... 37
Oil level alert ................................... 37
Overheat alert ................................. 37
Water separator alert ...................... 38
Engine trouble alert......................... 38
Low battery voltage-alert................. 39
Command link multifunction
speed & fuel meters .................... 39
Command link multifunction
speedometers ............................. 40
Command link multifunction fuel
management meters ................... 41
Engine control system.................... 42
Alert system .................................. 42
Overheat alert ................................. 42
Oil level alert and oil filter clogging
alert............................................... 43
Installation ....................................... 45
Installation ..................................... 45
Mounting the outboard motor.......... 45
Operation ......................................... 47
First-time operation....................... 47
Breaking in engine ..........................47
Getting to know your boat ............... 47
Checks before starting engine ...... 47
Fuel level ......................................... 47
Remove cowling .............................. 47
Fuel system ..................................... 48
Controls ........................................... 48
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)......... 48
Oil .................................................... 49
Engine ............................................. 49
Operation after a long period of
storage .......................................... 49
Flushing device ............................... 50
Install cowling .................................. 50
Checking power trim and tilt
system........................................... 51
Battery ............................................. 52
Filling fuel and engine oil .............. 52
Filling fuel for models without a
fuel joint......................................... 52
Filling oil for oil injection models......53
Oil level indicator operation............. 54
Operating engine .......................... 55
Sending fuel .................................... 55
Starting engine ................................ 55
Checks after starting engine ......... 57
Cooling water .................................. 57
Warming up engine....................... 57
Electric start and prime start
models .......................................... 57
Checks after engine warm up ....... 57
Shifting ............................................ 57
Stop switches .................................. 58
Shifting.......................................... 58
Stopping boat................................ 59
Stopping engine............................ 59
Procedure........................................ 59
Trimming outboard motor.............. 60
Adjusting trim angle (Power trim
and tilt) .......................................... 60
Adjusting boat trim ..........................61
Tilting up and down....................... 62
Procedure for tilting up (power trim
and tilt models)..............................62
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