Yamaha LZ300TXR v2 Owner's Manual

Z300 LZ300

OWNERS MANUAL

6D0-28199-16

U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-07-32

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Read this owners manual carefully before operating or working on your 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 choosing 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 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 Owners Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways.

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING

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Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the out-

board motor.

CAUTION:

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A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the

outboard motor.

NOTE:

A NOTE provides key information to make

procedures 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.

NOTE:

The Z300TR, LZ300TR 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.

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Z300, LZ300 OWNERS MANUAL

2007 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, April 2007

All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan

P/N LIT-18626-07-32

Table of contents

General information .......................... 1

Identification numbers record.......... 1

Outboard motor serial number .......... 1 Key number....................................... 1

Emission control information ........... 1

North American models..................... 1 Star labels ......................................... 2

Important labels............................... 3

Warning labels .................................. 3 Caution labels ................................... 4

Safety information............................. 5

Safety information ........................... 5

Rotating parts.................................... 5 Hot parts ........................................... 5 Electric shock.................................... 5 Power trim and tilt ............................. 5 Engine shut-off cord.......................... 5 Gasoline............................................ 5 Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 5 Carbon monoxide.............................. 6 Modifications ..................................... 6

Boating safety ................................. 6

Alcohol and drugs ............................. 6 Personal flotation devices ................. 6 People in the water ........................... 6 Passengers ....................................... 6 Overloading....................................... 6 Avoid collisions ................................. 6 Weather ............................................ 7 Accident reporting ............................. 7 Boat education and training .............. 7 Passenger training ............................ 7 Boating safety publications ............... 7 Laws and regulations ........................ 7

Boating organizations...................... 8 Basic boating rules (Rules of the

road) .............................................. 8

Steering and sailing rules and sound signals............................................. 8

Rules when encountering vessels .... 9 Other special situations................... 10

Basic requirements......................... 13

Fueling instructions ....................... 13

Gasoline.......................................... 13 Engine oil ........................................ 13

Installation requirements............... 14

Boat horsepower rating ...................14 Mounting motor ...............................14 Remote control requirements..........14 Battery requirement.........................14 Propeller selection...........................14

Start-in-gear protection ................. 15

Basic components .......................... 16

Main components ......................... 16

Remote control ................................17 Remote control lever .......................18 Neutral interlock trigger ...................18 Neutral throttle lever ........................18 Free accelerator ..............................19 Throttle friction adjuster...................19 Engine shut-off switch .....................20 Main switch .....................................20 Power trim and tilt switch on

remote control ...............................21 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom

engine cowling ..............................21 Power trim and tilt switches (twin

binnacle type)................................22 Trim tab with anode.........................22 Tilt support lever for power trim

and tilt model.................................23 Top cowling lock lever (pull up

type) ..............................................23 Flushing device ...............................24 Fuel filter/Water separator...............24 Tachometer .....................................24 Digital tachometer ...........................25 Oil level indicators (three

indicators 2) ..................................25 Oil level indicator (digital type) ........25 Overheat-warning indicator (digital

type) ..............................................26 Speedometer (digital type) ..............26 Trim meter .......................................26 Trim meter (digital type) ..................27 Hour meter (digital type)..................27 Trip meter ........................................27 Clock ...............................................28 Fuel gauge ......................................28 Fuel warning indicator .....................28

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Low battery voltage-warning indicator ........................................ 29

Fuel management meter ................. 29 Fuel flow meter................................ 29 Fuel consumption meter ................. 30 Fuel economy ................................. 30 Twin-engine speed synchronizer .... 31 Command link multifunction

meters........................................... 31 Tachometer unit .............................. 32 Speed & fuel meter unit .................. 35 Speedometer unit............................ 36 Fuel management meter ................. 37

Warning system ............................ 38

Overheat warning............................ 38 Oil level warning and oil filter

clogging warning........................... 39

Operation ......................................... 41

Installation ..................................... 41

Mounting the outboard motor .......... 41

Breaking in engine ........................ 42

Procedure for HPDI models ............ 43

Pre-operation checks .................... 43

Fuel ................................................. 43 Oil.................................................... 44 Controls........................................... 44 Stop switches.................................. 44 Engine............................................. 44 Operation after a long period of

storage.......................................... 44

Filling fuel and engine oil............... 45

Filling fuel for models without a fuel joint ........................................ 45

Ring Free Fuel Additive .................. 45 Filling oil for oil injection models 2... 45 Oil level indicator operation............. 47

Operating engine........................... 48

Feeding fuel .................................... 48 Starting engine................................ 48

Warming up engine ....................... 50

Electric start and prime start models .......................................... 50

Shifting .......................................... 50 Stopping boat ................................ 52 Stopping engine ............................ 52

Procedure........................................52

Trimming outboard motor.............. 53

Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and tilt) ..........................................53

Adjusting boat trim ..........................54

Tilting up and down....................... 55

Procedure for tilting up (power trim and tilt models)..............................55

Procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models).......................57

Cruising in shallow water .............. 57

Power trim and tilt models...............57

Cruising in other conditions........... 58

Maintenance .................................... 60

Specifications................................ 60 Transporting and storing outboard

motor ........................................... 61

Storing outboard motor ...................61 Procedure........................................62 Lubrication (oil injection models) .....62 Cleaning and anticorrosion

measures ......................................62 Battery care.....................................63 Flushing power unit .........................63 Cleaning the outboard motor...........64 Checking painted surface of

motor.............................................64

Periodic maintenance ................... 65

Replacement parts ..........................65 Maintenance chart...........................66 Maintenance chart (additional) ........67 Greasing..........................................68 Cleaning and adjusting spark

plug ...............................................68 Checking fuel system ......................69 Inspecting idling speed....................70 Checking water in engine oil tank ...71 Checking wiring and connectors .....71 Exhaust leakage..............................71 Water leakage .................................71 Checking power trim and tilt

system...........................................71 Checking propeller ..........................72 Removing propeller .........................73 Installing propeller ...........................73

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Changing gear oil ............................ 74 Inspecting and replacing

anode(s)........................................ 76 Checking battery (for electric start

models) ......................................... 76 Connecting the Battery ................... 77 Disconnecting the battery ............... 78 Checking top cowling ...................... 78 Coating the boat bottom.................. 78

Trouble Recovery............................ 79

Troubleshooting ............................ 79 Temporary action in emergency.... 82

Impact damage ............................... 82 Running single engine .................... 82 Replacing fuse ................................ 83 Power trim and tilt will not

operate.......................................... 83 Water separator-warning indicator

blinks while cruising ...................... 84

Engine fails to operate .................. 85

Low oil level warning activates........ 85

Treatment of submerged motor..... 86

Procedure ....................................... 86

Consumer information.................... 88

Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada ..................... 88

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...... 90

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ...................... 93

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General information

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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. Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key.

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Emission control information

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North American models

This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma- rine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details.

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Approval label of emission control certif- icate

This label is attached to the bottom cowling. New Technology ; (4-stroke/HPDI) DFI

1. Outboard motor serial number location

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1. Key number

1. Approval label location

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Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket.

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Star labels

Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali- fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la- bel. See below for a description of your

particular label.

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One StarLow Emission

The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Boards 2001 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke en- gines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPAs 2006 standards for marine en- gines.

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Two StarsVery Low Emission

The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Boards 2004 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.

1. Manufactured date label location

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Manufactured:

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1. Star labels location

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Three StarsUltra Low Emission

The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Boards 2008 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.

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Four StarsSuper Ultra Low Emission

The four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Boards Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards. Engines meet- ing these standards have 90% lower emis- sions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.

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Important labels

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Warning labels

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Label

WARNING

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Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP)

Do not touch or remove electrical parts

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when starting or during operation.

Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts

while engine is running.

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Label (counter rotation models)

WARNING

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Use only a counterclockwise rotation propeller with this engine. Counterclockwise propellers are marked with a letter L after the size indication. The wrong type of propeller could cause the boat to go in an unexpected direction,

which could lead to an accident.

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Label

ENGINE OIL ONLY

Pour the engine oil into this oil tank, not gasoline.

RECOMMENDED OIL: YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL or an equivalent TC-W3 certified ouboard oil.

WARNING

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Do not add gasoline to the oil tank. Fire

explosion could result.

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Caution labels

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Label

CAUTION:

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USE UNLEADED STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY

Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and engine damage.

Do not use gasoline mixed with oil (pre- mix).

Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard oil.

Refer to Owners manual.

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Safety information

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Safety information

Observe these precautions at all times.

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Rotating parts

Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD straps, etc. can become entangled with inter- nal 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 cowling with the engine running. Only operate the engine with the cowling re- moved according to the specific instructions in the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewel- ry, 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 peo- ple be away from the switches whenever working around the motor. Never get under the lower unit while it is tilt- ed, even when the tilt support lever is locked.

Severe injury could occur if the outboard mo- tor accidentally falls.

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Engine shut-off cord

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 people stranded, or running over people or objects. 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 flam- mable and explosive.

Always, refuel ac- cording to the procedure on page 48 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 contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor- less gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nau- sea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cock- pit 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 tak- ing drugs. Intoxication is one of the most common factors contributing to boating fatal- ities.

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Personal flotation devices

Have an approved personal flotation device (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 boat- ing 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 someone is in the water near the boat, shift

into neutral and shut off the motor. Stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers can be hard to see. The propeller can keep moving even when the motor is in neutral. Shut off 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 pas- sengers are positioned properly before ac- celerating 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 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 other 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, ob- jects, and other boats.

Do not follow directly behind other boats or waterskiers.

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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 another 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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Accident reporting

Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law enforcement agency if their boat is involved 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

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 BoatU.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 comple- tion immediately or, for a small charge, re- quest one by mail. To take this free course, go to boatus.org.

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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. The rules presented in the following section are con- densed- and have been provided for your convenience only. Contact the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law Adminis-

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trators, or your local Power Squadron for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat.

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Boating organizations

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

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 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 www.uscgboating.org

United States Power Squadrons

1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) www.usps.org

Boat Owners Association of The United States

1-800-336-BOAT (1-800-336-2628) www.boatus.com

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)

1500 Leestown Road, Suite 330 Lexington, KY 4051 859-225-9497 859-225-9497 www.nasbla.org

National Marine Manufacturers Associa- tion (NMMA)

200 East Randolph Drive Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 606001 www.nmma.org

Marine Retailers Association of America

155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601 www.mraa.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 driving your boat. These rules are used inter- nationally. (For USA: 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 en- counter 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 burdenedvessel. 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

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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 vessels.

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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 oth- er 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 shad- ed area must yield to you (they are the Give- Way vessels). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other.

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 oth- er 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 direc- tion, provided the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should.

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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 an- other 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 oth- er 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.

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-driv- en 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, numbers 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 wa- ter into port, and black buoys are to port (left) side. When navigating out of port, your posi- tion with respect to the buoys should be re- versed; 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.

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This system uses buoys and signs with dis- tinctive shapes and colors to show regulato- ry or advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders. They signify speed zones, restrict- ed areas, danger areas, and general infor- mation. Remember, markings may vary by geo- graphic location. Always consult local boat- ing authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters.

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Basic requirements

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Fueling instructions

WARNING

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GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH- LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition.

Stop engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refuel portable fuel tanks off the boat.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- line spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Tighten the filler cap securely after re- fueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention.

If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im- mediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.

Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open- ing or funnel to help prevent electro-

static sparks.

CAUTION:

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Use only new clean gasoline which has been stored in clean containers and is not contaminated with water or foreign mat-

ter.

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Gasoline

If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different

brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con- taining ethanol and that containing metha- nol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10% and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and therefore must not be used in your outboard motor. All ethanol blends containing more than 10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems. Yamaha does not recommend gasohol-con- taining methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems.

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Engine oil

Use Yamalube 2-M outboard oil. If Ya- malube 2-M is not available, use only anoth- er outboard motor manufacturers factory- brand oil with TC-W3 rating.

CAUTION:

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Serious engine damage can result from the use of lower quality oil, including some commonly available oil brands with TC-W3 on their label. To avoid the risk, use only Yamalube 2-M or, if necessary, another outboard motor manufacturers

factory-brand TC-W3 oil.

Recommended gasoline: Regular unleaded gasoline with a min- imum octane rating of 86 (Pump Oc- tane Number) = (R+M)/2

Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL

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Installation requirements

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Boat horsepower rating

Before installing the outboard motor(s), con- firm that the total horsepower of your mo- tor(s) does not exceed the boats maximum horsepower rating. See the boats capacity plate or contact the manufacturer.

WARNING

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Overpowering a boat can cause severe

instability.

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Mounting motor

Your dealer or other person experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor using correct equipment and complete rigging in- structions. For further information, see page 41.

WARNING

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Improper mounting of the outboard mo- tor could result in hazardous condi- tions such as poor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards.

Because the motor is very heavy, spe- cial equipment and training is required

to mount it safely.

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Remote control requirements

The remote control unit must be equipped with a start-in-gear protection device(s). This device prevents the engine from starting un- less it is in neutral.

WARNING

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If the engine starts in gear, the boat can move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos- sibly causing a collision or throwing

passengers overboard.

If the engine ever starts in gear, the start-in-gear protection device is not working correctly and you should dis- continue using the outboard. Contact

your Yamaha dealer.

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Battery requirement

CAUTION:

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Do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery that does not meet specifications is used, the electric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system

damage.

For electric start models, choose a battery which meets the following specifications.

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Battery specifications

The engine cannot be started if battery volt- age is too low.

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Propeller selection

Next to selecting an outboard, choosing the right propeller is one of the most important purchasing decisions a boater can make. The type, size, and design of your propeller have a direct impact on acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, and even engine life. Yamaha designs and manufactures propel- lers for every Yamaha outboard motor and

Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/ SAE):

512.0 A Minimum marine cranking amps (MCA/ ABYC):

675.0 A Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):

182 minutes

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every application. Your outboard motor came with a Yamaha propeller chosen to perform well over a range of applications, but there may be uses where a different propeller would be more appropriate. Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the right propeller for your boating needs. Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half of the operating range at full throttle with the maximum boat- load. Generally, chose a larger pitch propel- ler for a smaller operating load and a smaller pitch propeller for a heavier load. If you carry loads that vary widely, chose the propeller that lets the engine run in the proper range for your maximum load but remember that you may need to reduce your throttle setting to stay within the recommended engine speed range when carrying lighter loads. For instructions on propeller removal and in- stallation, see page 72.

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Start-in-gear protection

Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap- proved remote control units are equipped with start-in-gear protection device(s). This

feature permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral. Always select neutral before starting the engine.

1. Propeller diameter in inches 2. Propeller pitch in inches 3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)

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Basic components

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Main components NOTE:

* May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod-

els.

Z300, LZ300

TRIP TIME BATT

Km/h knot mph

km mile

SPEED

YAMAHA

set mode

YAMAHA

set mode

P S mpg Km/L

gph I/h

ECON SYNCTTL

FUEL MANAGEMENT

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

1

2 9

10

8

7

6 5

3

4

13 12

2 11

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1. Top cowling 2. Top cowling lock lever(s) 3. Trim tab (anode) 4. Propeller* 5. Cooling water inlet 6. Anti-cavitation plate 7. Anode 8. Clamp bracket 9. Tilt support lever 10. Flushing device 11. Water separator 12. Power trim and tilt switch 13. Cooling water pilot hole 14. Remote control box (side mount type)*

15. Remote control box (binnacle mount type)* 16. Switch panel (for use with binnacle type)* 17. Digital tachometer* 18. Digital speedometer* 19. Fuel management meter* 20. Tachometer* 21. Trim meter* 22. Remote oil tank*

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Remote control

The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switch- es are mounted on the remote control box.

1

4 6

32

5

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1. Tachometer unit (Square type)* 2. Tachometer unit (Round type)* 3. Speedometer unit (Square type)* 4. Speed & fuel meter unit (Square type)* 5. Speed & fuel meter unit (Round type)* 6. Fuel management meter (Square type)*

1. Power trim and tilt switch 2. Remote control lever 3. Neutral interlock trigger 4. Neutral throttle lever 5. Main switch / choke switch 6. Engine shut-off switch 7. Throttle friction adjuster

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Remote control lever

Moving the lever forward from the neutral po- sition engages forward gear. Pulling the le- ver back from neutral engages reverse. The engine will continue