Yamaha LF150XB v2 Owner's Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor.

F150 LF150

LIT-18626-13-15 63P-28199-3N-E0

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This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING:

Ce produit peut vous exposer des produits chimiques y compris aux gaz dchappement, qui sont considrs par ltat de Californie comme tant cancrignes, et au monoxyde de carbone, qui est considr par ltat de Californie comme un facteur de malformations congnitales ou dautres troubles de la reproduction. Pour plus dinformations, rendez-vous sur www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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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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To the owner Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owners 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 Owners 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. EWM00782

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa- tion which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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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 owners 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 you purchased this outboard motor used, see your Yamaha dealer to have it registered in your name in Yamaha records.

TIP: The F150B, LF150B and the standard acces- sories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU44152

F150, LF150 OWNERS MANUAL

2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, November 2020

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

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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 ............................................. 2 Gasoline exposure and spills ............. 2 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........................................ 3 Avoid collisions .................................. 3 Collisions with floating or submerged

objects ............................................ 3 Weather .............................................. 4 Accident reporting.............................. 4 Boat education and training............... 4 Passenger training ............................. 5 Boating safety publications................ 5 Laws and regulations ......................... 5

Boating organizations ..................... 5 Basic boating rules

(Rules of the road)........................ 6 Steering and sailing rules and sound

signals............................................. 6 Rules when encountering vessels...... 6 Other special situations...................... 7

General information ........................ 10 Identification numbers record ....... 10

Outboard motor serial number......... 10 Key number...................................... 10

EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC).......................................... 10

CE Marking ................................... 10 Compliance mark label ................. 11 Read manuals and labels ............. 12

Warning labels ................................. 12 Engine data recording .................. 14

Specifications and requirements ................................... 15

Specifications ............................... 15 Installation requirements .............. 16

Boat horsepower rating.................... 16 Mounting outboard motor ................ 16

Remote control requirements ....... 16 Battery requirements .................... 16

Battery specifications....................... 16 Propeller selection ........................ 17

Counter rotation models .................. 18 Start-in-gear protection ................ 18 Engine oil requirements ................ 18 Fuel requirements ......................... 19

Gasoline ........................................... 19 Gasoline Additives............................ 20

Muddy or acidic water .................. 21 Anti-fouling paint .......................... 21 Outboard motor disposal

requirements.............................. 22 Emergency equipment.................. 22 Emission control information ....... 22

Star labels ........................................ 22

Components.................................... 24 Components diagram ................... 24

Optional items .................................. 26 Yamaha Security System

(Y-COP/Optional) .......................... 26 Remote control box.......................... 27 Remote control lever ........................ 27 Neutral interlock trigger.................... 28 Neutral throttle lever......................... 28 Free accelerator ............................... 28

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Throttle friction adjuster ................... 29 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and

clip ................................................ 29 Main switch ...................................... 30 Power trim and tilt switch on remote

control........................................... 30 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom

cowling.......................................... 31 Power trim and tilt switches (twin

binnacle type) ............................... 31 Trim tab with anode ......................... 32 Tilt support lever for power trim and

tilt model ....................................... 32 Cowling lock lever ............................ 33 Flushing device ................................ 33 Fuel filter........................................... 33

Instruments and indicators ............ 34 Digital tachometer ......................... 34

Tachometer ...................................... 34 Trim meter ........................................ 34 Hour meter ....................................... 34 Low oil pressure-alert indicator........ 35 Overheat-alert indicator ................... 35

Digital speedometer ...................... 35 Speedometer.................................... 35 Fuel gauge........................................ 36 Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter.......... 36 Fuel level-alert indicator ................... 37 Low battery voltage-alert

indicator ........................................ 37 Fuel management meter ............... 37

Fuel flow meter................................. 38 Fuel consumption meter / Fuel

economy meter / Twin engine speed synchronizer....................... 38

Water separator-alert indicator ........ 40 CL7 Display................................... 40 CL5 Display................................... 42 6Y8 Multifunction meters .............. 44

Engine control system .................... 48 Alert system .................................. 48

Overheat alert................................... 48

Low oil pressure alert ....................... 49 Water separator alert........................ 50

Installation ....................................... 52 Installation..................................... 52

Mounting the outboard motor .......... 52

Operation......................................... 54 First-time operation ...................... 54

Fill engine oil..................................... 54 Breaking in engine............................ 54 Getting to know your boat ............... 54

Checks before starting engine...... 55 Fuel level .......................................... 55 Removing top cowling...................... 55 Fuel system ...................................... 55 Controls............................................ 56 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .......... 56 Engine oil .......................................... 56 Engine .............................................. 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 ................................. 61

Checks after starting engine......... 62 Cooling water ................................... 62

Warming up engine....................... 63 Procedure for warming up engine.... 63

Checks after engine warm up....... 63 Shifting ............................................. 63 Stop switches................................... 63

Shifting.......................................... 63 Stopping boat ............................... 65 Stopping engine............................ 65

Procedure......................................... 65 Trimming outboard motor............. 65

Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and tilt) ....................... 66

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Adjusting boat trim........................... 66 Tilting up and down ...................... 67

Procedure for tilting up .................... 68 Procedure for tilting down................ 69

Shallow water ............................... 70 Cruising in shallow water ................. 70

Operating in other conditions ....... 71

Maintenance .................................... 72 Transporting and storing outboard

motor.......................................... 72 Storing outboard motor.................... 72 Conditioning and stabilizing

gasoline......................................... 72 Procedure......................................... 73 Lubrication ....................................... 74 Cleaning and anticorrosion

measures ...................................... 74 Flushing cooling water passage....... 74 Cleaning the outboard motor ........... 75 Checking painted surface of

outboard motor............................. 75 Periodic maintenance ................... 76

Replacement parts ........................... 76 Maintenance interval guidelines....... 76 Maintenance chart 1 ........................ 77 Maintenance chart 2 ........................ 79 Greasing........................................... 80 Inspecting spark plug....................... 81 Inspecting idle speed ....................... 82 Changing engine oil.......................... 82 Replacing the engine oil filter ........... 85 Why Yamalube ................................. 86 Inspecting wiring and connectors .... 86 Checking propeller ........................... 86 Removing propeller .......................... 87 Installing propeller ............................ 87 Changing gear oil ............................. 88 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) ... 90 Checking battery (for electric start

models) ......................................... 90 Connecting the battery..................... 91 Disconnecting the battery ................ 92

Trouble Recovery............................ 94 Troubleshooting............................ 94 Temporary action in emergency ... 97

Impact damage ................................ 97 Running single engine

(twin engines) ................................ 97 Replacing fuse.................................. 98 Power trim and tilt will not

operate.......................................... 98 Water separator alert is activated

after leaving port ........................... 99 Treatment of submerged

motor ....................................... 100

Consumer information (For North America)......................................... 102

YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY............................. 102

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. OR CANADA................. 104

INDEX............................................. 105

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Safety information

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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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 mechanism. The power trim and tilt switches operate even when the main switch is off. Keep people 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 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 60 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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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. EMU33742

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 manufacturers 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-

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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 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 oth- er boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others.

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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Collisions with floating or submerged objects If the outboard motor hits a floating object or an obstacle in the water while cruising, the following could occur: The passengers and any loose equipment

or luggage could be thrown forward due to the sudden deceleration.

Parts of the outboard motor could come loose as a result of the impact and could be thrown into the boat.

The boat or outboard motor could be dam- aged as a result of the impact.

When you operate the boat in an area where there might be floating objects or obstacles in the water, be sure to adjust the trim angle of the outboard motor, slow down, and operate carefully. For further information, see page 70. If the outboard motor hits a floating object or an obstacle in the water, make sure that there are no abnormalities with the boat and the outboard motor. If anything abnormal is found, return to the nearest harbor at low speed and have a Yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor.

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Weather Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating 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 in- volved 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

other 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 Boat U.S. Foundation, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recog- nized by the United States Coast Guard. Most, but not all, states accept this course to meet their minimum requirements. While it cannot replace an in-depth course such as one offered by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron, or other organization, this online course does provide a general over- view of the basics in boating safety, require- ments, navigation, and operation. Upon successful completion of the course, the user can download a certificate of completion im- mediately or, for a small charge, request one by mail. To take this free course, go to boa- tus.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 course, with an online option. Details can be found on Transport Canadas website. www.tc.gc.ca

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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 boatingand obey them. Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but all are basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented in the following section are con- densedand have been provided for your convenience only. Contact the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law Administra- tors, or your local Power Squadron for a com- plete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat. EMU44742

Boating organizations The following organizations provide boating safety training and information about boating safety and laws.

In the U.S.A. United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- fairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 https://www.uscgboating.org/

United States Power Squadrons 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) https://www.usps.org/

Boat Owners Association of The United States 1-800-336-BOAT (1-800-336-2628) https://www.boatus.com/

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) 1500 Leestown Road, Suite 330 Lexington, KY 40511 859-225-9497 https://www.nasbla.org/

National Marine Manufacturers Associa- tion (NMMA) 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 60601 https://www.nmma.org/

Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60304 https://www.mraa.com/

In Canada National Marine Manufacturers Associa- tion Canada 14 McEwan Drive Suite 8 Bolton, ON L7E 1H1 https://www.nmma.ca/

In Australia Boating Industry Association of Australia https://www.bia.org.au/

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In New Zealand NZ Marine Industry Association https://www.nzmarine.com/

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Basic boating rules (Rules of the road)

Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways, there are waterway rules that apply when you are driv- ing your boat. These rules are used interna- tionally. (For U.S.A.: and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies.) You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encoun- ter another vessel on the water.

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Steering and sailing rules and sound signals Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is called the stand-on vessel. The vessel that does not have the right-of-way is called the give-way or burdened vessel. These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and what each vessel should do.

Stand-on vessel The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you.

Give-way vessel The vessel that does not have the right-of- way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You

should slow down or change directions brief- ly and pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing. The general prudential rule This rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says, In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of naviga- tion and collision, and to any special circum- stances, which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger. In other words, follow the standard rules ex- cept when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels become Give-Way ves- sels.

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Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed: Meeting: (you are approaching another ves- sel head-on) Crossing: (you are traveling across the other vessels path) Overtaking: (you are passing or being passed by another vessel) In the following illustration, your boat is in the center. You should give the right-of-way to any vessels shown in white area (you are the Give-Way vessel). Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you (they are the Give-Way vessels). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other.

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Meeting If you are meeting another power vessel head-on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the right-of- way. Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident. You should keep the other ves- sel on your port (left) side. This rule doesnt apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed.

Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing each others path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vessel. If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, remember that you should maintain course and direction, provid- ed the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should.

Overtaking If you are passing another vessel, you are the Give-Way vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is passing you, you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you.

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Other special situations There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your boat around other vessels. Narrow channels and bends When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the operator of a power- driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other wa- ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro- longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still pro- ceed around the bend with caution. If you navigate such waters with your boat, you will need to carry a portable air horn, available from local marine supply stores.

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Fishing vessel right-of-way All vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered to be fishing vessels under the International Rules. Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing ves- sels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way regardless of position. Fishing vessels can- not, however, impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels. Sailing vessel right-of-way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right-of-way. The exceptions to this are: (1) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the

power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has the right-of-way.

(2) Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel.

(3) In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven vessel that can navigate only in such a channel.

Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes, colors, num- bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigat- ing in a particular direction. The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspec- tive of being entered from seaward (the boat- er is going towards the port). This means that red buoys are passed on the starboard (right) side when proceeding from open water into port, and black buoys are to port (left) side. When navigating out of port, your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed; red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard.

Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters. This system uses buoys and signs with dis- tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders. They signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information. Remember, markings may vary by geograph- ic location. Always consult local boating au- thorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters.

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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.

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Key number If a main key switch is equipped with the mo- tor, the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration. Re- cord this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key.

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EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

This declaration is included with outboard motors that conform to European regula- tions. 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; Manufacturer Model name Engine code Applied directives EMU48440

CE Marking This label is affixed to outboard motors that conform to European regulations.

1. Outboard motor serial number location

1. Serial number 2. Model name 3. Motor transom height 4. Engine code

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1. Key number

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Outboard motors affixed with this CE mark- ing conform with the directives of; 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, and 2013/53/EU.

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Compliance mark label Engines affixed with this label conform to the regulations for each country. This label is affixed to the clamp bracket or swivel bracket.

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) Engines affixed with this mark conform to certain portion(s) of the Australian Radio Communications Act.

ICES-002 Compliance Label Engines affixed with this mark meet all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

1. CE marking location

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1. Compliance mark label location

1. Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)

1. ICES-002 Compliance Label

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Read manuals and labels Before operating or working on this outboard motor: Read this manual. Read any manuals supplied with the boat. Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer.

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Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements.

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Contents of labels The above warning labels mean as follows. 1 EWM01682

Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running.

Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation.

2 EWM01672

Read Owners Manuals and labels. Wear an approved personal flotation de-

vice (PFD).

Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your PFD, arm, or leg so the engine stops if you accidentally leave the helm, which could prevent a runaway boat.

EMU33851

Other labels

6EE-G2794-40

6EE-H1994-40

1 2

6EE-G2794-50

6EE-H1994-50

3

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General information

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EMU35133

Symbols The following symbols mean as follows.

Notice/Warning

Read Owners Manual

Hazard caused by continuous rotation

Electrical hazard

EMU48010

Engine data recording This models ECM stores certain engine data to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and for research, statistical analysis and develop- ment purposes. Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model, the main data points are: Engine status and engine performance

data This data will be uploaded only when a spe- cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the engine, such as when maintenance checks or service procedures are performed. Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases. In addi- tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a contractor in order to outsource services re- lated to the handling of the engine data. Even in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac- tor to properly handle the engine data we provided and Yamaha will appropriately manage the data. With the consent of the boat owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation For general Yamaha-conducted research

purposes when the data is not related to an individual engine or owner

ZMU05696

ZMU05664

ZMU05665

ZMU05666

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Specifications and requirements

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