2007 Yamaha Outboard 50 Boat Motor Owners Manual

50 OWNER’S MANUAL q Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-08-36 63B-28199-1K EMU25062 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. Important manual information EMU31283 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor.

This Owner’s Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance 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 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 follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. EWM00781 there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. TIP: The 50TR and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25111 50 OWNER’S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, February 2009 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-08-36 WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ECM00701 NOTICE 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 procedures easier or clearer. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If 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 Remote control requirements 14 Battery requirements . 14 Specifications of Battery 14 Mounting battery . 14 Multiple batteries . 15 Propeller selection Start-in-gear protection . Engine oil requirements Fuel requirements . Muddy or acidic water . Anti-fouling paint . Motor disposal requirements . Emergency equipment Emission control information . 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 Gasoline 15 Ring Free Fuel Additive . 16 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 North American models . 17 Components 19 Components diagram 19 Fuel tank . 19 Fuel joint 20 Fuel gauge 20 Fuel tank cap . 20 Air vent screw 20 Remote control box . 20 Remote control lever . 20 Neutral interlock trigger . 21 Neutral throttle lever 21 Tiller handle . 21 Gear shift lever 21 Throttle grip . 22 Throttle indicator . 22 Throttle friction adjuster . 22 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and clip 23 Engine stop button 23 Main switch . 24 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle . 24 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling 24 Trim tab with anode . 25 Trim rod (tilt pin) 25 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt model . 26 Boating organizations 4 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) 4 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 5 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 Table of contents Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) 26 Starting engine 42 Instruments and indicators 27 Digital tachometer . 27 Tachometer . 27 Trim meter . 27 Hour meter 27 Oil level indicator (digital type) 28 Overheat-alert indicator 28 Checks after starting engine . 45 Cooling water 45 Warming up engine . 45 Electric start and prime start models 45 Checks after engine warm-up . 45 Shifting 45 Stop switches 45 Analog tachometer 28 Oil level indicators (three indicators) . 28 Analog trim meter 29 Engine control system 30 Alert system 30 Overheat alert . 30 Oil level alert and oil filter clogging alert . 30 Shifting 45 Stopping boat 47 Stopping engine 47 Procedure 47 Trimming outboard motor 48 Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and tilt) . 49 Adjusting boat trim 50 Installation . 32 Installation . 32 Mounting the outboard motor 32 Clamping the outboard motor . 33 Tilting up and down . 50 Procedure for tilting up (power trim and tilt models) . 51 Procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models) . 52 Operation . 35 First-time operation . 35 Breaking in engine 35 Getting to know your boat . 35 Shallow water 53 Power trim and tilt models . 53 Checks before starting engine 35 Fuel level . 36 Remove cowling 36 Fuel system . 36 Controls . 36 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) . 37 Oil 37 Engine . 37 Operation after a long period of storage 37 Install cowling 38 Power trim and tilt system . 38 Battery . 39 Cruising in other conditions . 54 Maintenance 55 Transporting and storing outboard motor . 55 Storing outboard motor . 55 Procedure 55 Lubrication (oil injection models) . 56 Cleaning the outboard motor . 56 Checking painted surface of motor . 57 Periodic maintenance .