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9.9D 15D OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-05-82 63V-28199-17 ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU25100 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. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! EWM00780 your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 9.9MH, 15MH 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. EMU25110 WARNING 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 outboard motor. ECM00700 9.9D, 15D OWNER’S MANUAL 2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, February 2004 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-05-82 CAUTION: 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 product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between Table of contents General information 1 Identification numbers record 1 Outboard motor serial number . 1 Carrying handle 15 Emission control information . 1 North American models 1 Operation . 16 Installation . 16 Mounting the outboard motor . 16 Clamping the outboard motor . 17 Safety information . 2 Important labels . 3 Warning labels 3 Breaking in engine 18 Gasoline and engine oil mixing chart (25:1) 18 Procedure for pre-mixed models 18 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) . 3 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 3 Rules when encountering vessels 4 Other special situations 5 Preoperation checks . 19 Fuel 19 Oil . 19 Controls 19 Engine 19 Fueling instructions . 7 Gasoline . 8 Engine oil 8 Filling fuel and engine oil 19 Filling fuel for portable tank 19 Ring Free Fuel Additive 19 Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1) 20 Propeller selection . 8 Start-in-gear protection . 9 Basic components 10 Main components 10 Fuel tank . Fuel joint . Fuel gauge . Fuel tank cap Air vent screw . Tiller handle Gear shift lever . Throttle grip Throttle indicator . Throttle friction adjuster Engine stop lanyard switch . Engine stop button . Choke knob Manual starter handle . Steering friction adjuster . Trim rod (tilt pin) . Tilt lock mechanism Tilt support bar . Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) Operating engine 21 Feeding fuel (portable tank) . 21 Starting engine . 22 Warming up engine . 23 Choke start models 23 Shifting 24 Forward (tiller handle and remote control models) . 24 Reverse (manual tilt and hydro tilt models) . 24 Stopping engine 25 Procedure . 25 Trimming outboard motor 26 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models . 26 Adjusting boat trim 27 Tilting up and down . 28 Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models) . 28 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) . 29 Cruising in shallow water 29 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) . 29 Table of contents Cruising in other conditions . 31 Maintenance . 32 Specifications 32 Transporting and storing outboard motor . 32 Clamp screw mounting models Storing outboard motor . Procedure . Lubrication (except oil injection models) Cleaning and anticorrosion measures Cleaning the outboard motor Checking painted surface of motor . Replacement parts . Maintenance chart Greasing . Cleaning and adjusting spark plug . Checking fuel system . Inspecting fuel filter Cleaning fuel filter . Inspecting idling speed . Checking wiring and connectors Exhaust leakage . Water leakage Checking propeller . Removing the propeller Installing the propeller Changing gear oil . Cleaning fuel tank . Inspecting and replacing anode(s) Checking top cowling . Coating the boat bottom . Impact damage . 48 Starter will not operate . 48 Emergency starting engine . 49 Treatment of submerged motor 50 Procedure . 50 Periodic maintenance 35 Consumer information . 51 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada . 51 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 53 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADA 56 Trouble Recovery 45 Troubleshooting 45 Temporary action in emergency . 48 General information EMU25170 EMU30390 Identification numbers record EMU25182 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket or the upper part of the swivel 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 stolen. Approval label of emission control certificate This label is attached to the bottom cowling. Existing Technology