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F25 T25 OWNER’S MANUAL q Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-08-49 6BP-28199-11 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 F25A, F25EA, F25EHA, F25MHA, T25A 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 F25, T25 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-18626-08-49 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 Specifications of Battery 16 Mounting battery . 17 Multiple batteries . 17 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator 17 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 . 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 Gasoline 18 Ring Free Fuel Additive . 19 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 . 20 Star labels . 21 Components 23 Components diagram 23 Fuel tank . 24 Fuel joint 25 Fuel gauge 25 Fuel tank cap . 25 Air vent screw 25 Remote control box . 25 Remote control lever . 25 Neutral interlock trigger . 26 Neutral throttle lever 26 Tiller handle . 26 Gear shift lever 26 Throttle grip . 27 Throttle indicator . 27 Throttle friction adjuster . 28 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and clip 28 Engine stop button 29 Manual starter handle . 29 Starter button 30 Main switch . 30 Steering friction adjuster . 30 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle . 31 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling 31 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. 14 Specifications 14 Installation requirements . 16 Boat horsepower rating . 16 Mounting motor . 16 Remote control requirements 16 Battery requirements . 16 Table of contents Trim tab with anode 32 Trim tab . 32 Trim rod (tilt pin) 33 Tilt lock mechanism . 33 Tilt support knob . 33 Tilt support bar 34 Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) 34 Flushing device . 34 Alert indicator 34 Cooling water 55 Warming up engine . 55 Manual start and electric start models 55 Checks after engine warm-up . 55 Shifting 55 Stop switches 56 Instruments and indicators 36 Indicators . 36 Low oil pressure-alert indicator . 36 Overheat-alert indicator 36 Shifting 56 Stopping boat 58 Stopping engine 58 Procedure 58 Trimming outboard motor 59 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models 59 Adjusting trim angle (Power trim and tilt) . 60 Adjusting boat trim 61 Engine control system 37 Alert system 37 Overheat alert . 37 Low oil pressure alert 37 Installation . 39 Installation . 39 Mounting the outboard motor 39 Clamping the outboard motor . 40 Tilting up and down . 62 Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models) . 62 Procedure for tilting up (power trim and tilt models) . 63 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) . 65 Procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models) . 65 Operation . 42 First-time operation . 42 Fill engine oil . 42 Breaking in engine 42 Getting to know your boat . 42 Checks before starting engine 42 Fuel level . 42 Remove cowling 43 Fuel system . 43 Controls . 43 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) . 44 Engine oil 45 Engine . 45 Flushing device . 45 Install cowling 45 Checking power trim and tilt system 46 Battery . 46 Shallow water 66 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) . 66 Power trim and tilt models . 67 Cruising in other conditions . 68 Maintenance 69 Transporting and storing outboard motor . 69 Clamp screw mounting models . 69 Storing outboard motor . 69 Procedure 70 Lubrication . 71 Cleaning and anticorrosion measures 71 Flushing power unit .