Yamaha 8A Manuale del Proprietario

8OWNER’S MANUAL6M8-F8199-1BU.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-06-91U6M81BMC 06.2.9 16:00 ページ 1

General information 5 could lead to a collision unless the SteeringRules are followed: Meeting: (you are approaching another ves-sel head-on) Crossi

General information 6 EMU25530 Other special situations There are three other rules you should beaware of when driving your boat around oth-er vessel

General information 7 EMU25540 Fueling instructionsWARNING EWM00010 GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when

General information 8 dry rags. ● Do not overfill the fuel tank. ● Tighten the filler cap securely after re-fueling. ● If you should swallow some gas

General information 9NOTE: Select a propeller which will allow the engineto reach the middle or upper half of the oper-ating range at full throttle w

10 Basic components EMU25797 Main componentsNOTE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. 8 EM

Basic components 11 tions. EMU25830 Fuel joint This joint is used to connect the fuel line. EMU25841 Fuel gauge This gauge is located on either the f

Basic components 12 EMU25961 Throttle indicator The fuel consumption curve on the throttleindicator shows the relative amount of fuelconsumed for eac

Basic components 13 power, the boat could slow rapidly. Thiscould cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.NOTE: The engine cannot b

Basic components 14 To increase resistance, turn the adjusterclockwise.To decrease resistance, turn the adjustercounterclockwise.WARNING EWM00040 Do

EMU25060ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.U6M81BMC 06.2.9 16:00 ページ 2

Basic components 151. Top cowling lock lever(s)ZMU028621

16 Operation EMU26901 InstallationCAUTION: ECM00110 Incorrect engine height or obstructionsto smooth water flow (such as the designor condition of t

Operation 17 motor greatly affects the water resistance. Ifthe mounting height is too high, cavitationtends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion;an

Operation 18 board (if packed). For details, consultyour Yamaha dealer.WARNING EWM00650 Avoid using bolts, nuts or washers otherthan those contained

Operation 19 cool.4. Remaining seven hours:Run the engine at any speed. However,avoid operating at full throttle for morethan 5 minutes at a time.5.

Operation 20 1. Pour oil into the portable fuel tank, andthen add gasoline.2. Replace the fuel tank cap and closetightly.3. Shake the fuel tank to mi

Operation 21 brain damage or death when inhaled.Symptoms include nausea, dizziness,and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cab-in areas well ventilated. Avo

Operation 22 arm or leg. Then install the lock plate onthe other end of the lanyard into the en-gine stop switch.WARNING EWM00120 ● Attach the engin

Operation 23NOTE: ● When the engine is cold, it needs to bewarmed up. For further information, seepage 23. ● If the engine does not start on the firs

Operation 24 2. Move the gear shift lever quickly andfirmly from neutral to forward.Remote control models1. Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if

Important manual information EMU31280 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-mation needed fo

Operation 25 until the engine comes to a completestop.2. After stopping the engine, tighten the airvent screw on the fuel tank cap and setthe fuel co

Operation 26 EMU27872 Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt models There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clampbracket to adjust the outboard motor tr

Operation 27 the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With thebow up, the boat may have a greater tenden-cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen-sat

Operation 28 will be tilted for more than a few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.CAUTION: ECM00231 ● Before tilting the outboard motor, fol-low the

Operation 29 EMU28013 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) 1. Slightly tilt the engine up.2. On models equipped with a tilt supportknob, p

Operation 30 3. The shallow water lever will lock, sup-porting the outboard motor in a partiallyraised position.4. When lowering the outboard motor,s

31 Maintenance EMU31480 SpecificationsNOTE: “(AL)” stated in the specification data belowrepresents the numerical value for the alumi-num propeller i

Maintenance 32 EMU28222 Transporting and storing outboard motorWARNING EWM00690 ● Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Whentransporting and storing the ou

Maintenance 33 lowing procedures.CAUTION: ECM01411 ● Do not place the outboard motor on itsside before the cooling water hasdrained from it complete

Maintenance 34 when starting or during operation. ● Keep hands, hair, and clothes awayfrom the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is

Table of contents General information ... 1 Identification numbers record... 1 Outboard motor serial number ...

Maintenance 35 Maintenance, replacement, or repair ofthe emission control devices and sys-tems may be performed by any marineengine repair establishm

Maintenance 36 EMU28522 Maintenance chart Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-tions, but the followi

Maintenance 37 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) 8 EMU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plugWARNING EWM00560 When rem

Maintenance 38 attempt to diagnose any problems yourself.Instead, take the outboard motor to aYamaha dealer. You should periodically re-move and insp

Maintenance 39 Checkpoints ● Fuel system parts leakage ● Fuel line joint leakage ● Fuel line cracks or other damage ● Fuel connector leakage EMU28990

Maintenance 40 EMU29120 Exhaust leakage Start the engine and check that no exhaustleaks from the joints between the exhaustcover, cylinder head, and

Maintenance 41 ● Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-age.NOTE: If the shear pin equipped: it is designed tobreak if the propeller hits a hard

Maintenance 42 stand. You could be severely injured ifthe outboard motor falls on you. ● Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when

Maintenance 43 Yamaha dealer. ● Keep away from sparks, cigarettes,flames, or other sources of ignitionwhen cleaning the fuel tank. ● Remove the fuel

Maintenance 44 EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat performance. Theboat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-rine growth as p

Table of contents models) ... 34Cleaning and anticorrosion measures ... 34Cl

45 Trouble Recovery EMU29424 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-tion systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other

Trouble Recovery 46 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

Trouble Recovery 47 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane.Q.

Trouble Recovery 48 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?A. Connect correctly.Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and rep

Trouble Recovery 49 could result in an accident. ● Attach the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing, oryour arm or leg while o

Trouble Recovery 50 up.6. Insert the knotted end of the emergencystarter rope into the notch in the flywheelrotor and wind the rope several turnsarou

Trouble Recovery 51 5. Take the outboard motor to a Yamahadealer as soon as possible.CAUTION: ECM00400 Do not attempt to run the outboard motor unti

52 Consumer information EMU29811 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada

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Consumer information 54 EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

1 General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25183 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number isstamped on the

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Consumer information 57 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA

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General information 2 EMU25362 Safety information ● Before mounting or operating the outboardmotor, read this entire manual. Reading itshould give y

General information 3 ● Stay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoidboating in hazardous weather. ● Tell someone whe

General information 4 starting engine. (except 2HP) ● Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation. ● Keep hands, hair, a