Yamaha VX250B Manuale del Proprietario

VX250BOWNER’S MANUALU.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-05-02 69L-9-12 hyoshi 4/10/02 1:22 PM Page 1 (2,1)

E1-3EMU00917SAFETY INFORMATION8 Before mounting or operating the out-board motor, read this entire manual.Reading it should give you an

E5-3D. Warning buzzersounds or indicatorlamp lights.Trouble Possible Cause Remedy1. Cooling system clogged.2. Engine oil level low.3. Heat range of sp

E5-4Trouble Possible Cause Remedy19. Fuel joint connection incorrect.20. Heat range of spark plug incorrect.19. Connect correctly.20. Inspect spark pl

E5-5607011EMU00416TEMPORARY ACTION INEMERGENCYEMU01492IMPACT DAMAGEwThe outboard motor can be seriouslydamaged by a collision while operatingor t

E5-6EMU01561STARTER WILL NOT OPERATEIf the starter mechanism does not operate(engine cannot be cranked with the starter),the engine can be manua

E5-7EMU01309Emergency Starting Engine1) Remove the top cowling.2) Remove the flywheel cover.3) Prepare the engine for starting. See“STARTING ENGINE”

E5-8EMU01562ENGINE FAILS TO OPERATEIf the engine speed becomes erratic or theengine stops unexpectedly, or if the enginedoes not start, the followi

E5-9If the engine fails to start, use the followingprocedure.1) Adjust the trim angle so that the engineis vertical or trimmed in.2) Disconnect the Ye

E5-10905013we218014*qEMU01565LOW OIL LEVEL WARNINGACTIVATESIf the oil level is allowed to drop too low, thered segment will appear on the oil level in

E5-11NOTE:8 Reserve oil capacity is maximum 1,500cm3(1.6 US qt, 1.31 Imp qt).8 The oil feed pump will not operate if theengine is tilted

E5-12107012107013107014EMU01511TREATMENT OF SUBMERGEDMOTORIf the outboard motor is submerged, imme-diately take it a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise,some

E1-48 Be informed about boating safety.Additional publications and informationcan be obtained from many organiza-tions, including the foll

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EEMU00450Chapter 6INDEXINDEX...6-1123456 69L-9-12-6 3/5/02 5:02 PM Page 1

E6-1EMU00451INDEXAAdjusting idling speed...4-16Adjusting trim angle ...3-20BBasic boating rules .

E6-2Neutral throttle lever ...2-3OOil level indicator ...2-9, 3-12Oil level warning / Oil filter

EMU01599IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR U.S.A. ANDCANADAWelcome to the Yamaha Family!Congratulations on the purchase of your new Yamaha marine powe

5. Your warranty applies specifically to repairs made in the country of purchase. If your U.S.-pur-chased Yamaha needs warranty service while in Ca

EMU00912*YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is proud of its heritage and reputat

SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY. Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs,shear pins,

CUSTOMER SERVICEIf your machine requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha outboard dealer within the continental United Sta

EMU01178IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATIONIF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADAWelcome to the Yamaha Family!Congratulations on the purchase

E1-5qw000594wr000577eEMU00014IMPORTANT LABELSWARNING LABELS2WARNING6Be sure shift control is in neutral6before starting engine. (except 2HP)6Do not to

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.MADE IN JAPANPAYS D'ORIGINE JAPONOUTBOARD MOTOR WARRANTY REGISTRATIONENREGISTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE DU MOTEUR HORS-BORDPleas

PLACEPOSTAGEHEREATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENTWarranty card 2/27/02 11:47 AM Page 2

E1-6EMU00015BASIC BOATING RULES(Rules of the road)Just as there are rules which apply whenyou are driving on streets and high ways,there

E1-7RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERINGVESSELSThere are three main situations which youmay encounter with other vessels whichcould lead to a collision

E1-8way until you are clear of it. Likewise, ifanother vessel is passing you, you shouldmaintain your speed and direction so thatt

E1-9Remember, markings may vary by geo-graphic location. Always consult local boat-ing authorities before driving your boat inunfamiliar wa

E1-10EMU01550FUELING INSTRUCTIONSwGASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!8 Do not smoke when refueling, andkeep away from

E1-11EMU01804GASOLINEIf knocking or pinging occurs, use a differ-ent brand of gasoline or premium unleadedfuel.Recommended gasoline:Regular unl

E1-12EMU01775BATTERY REQUIREMENTcCDo not use a battery that does not meetthe specified capacity. If a battery whichdoes not meet specifications is us

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E1-1360202214-1/2x17-M123Yamaha outboard motors are fitted withpropellers chosen to perform well over arange of applications, but there

E1-14EMU01209START-IN-GEAR PROTECTIONYamaha outboard motors or Yamahaapproved remote control units are equippedwith start-in-gear protection de

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E123456EMU00037Chapter 2BASIC COMPONENTSMAIN COMPONENTS...2-1OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS ANDOTHER FUNCTIONS ...

E2-1EMU01206MAIN COMPONENTSTRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmodet!0uyioqw!7!8!6!5!4!1!2!3er1 Top cowling2 Anti-cavitation plate3 Trim tab

E2-2000200wqertyuEMU00039OPERATIONS OF CONTROLSAND OTHER FUNCTIONSEMU00096REMOTE CONTROLBoth the shifter and the throttle are actuatedby the remote co

E2-3000323UPDNN701033wqEMU00099Neutral Interlock TriggerTo shift out of Neutral, the neutral interlocktrigger of the remote control lever must firstb

E2-4EMU00934Engine Stop Lanyard SwitchThe lock-plate 1 must be attached to theengine stop lanyard switch for the engine torun. The lanyard 2 sho

E2-5701035EMU01155Throttle Friction Adjusting ScrewA friction device in the remote control boxprovides adjustable resistance to movementof the

EMU1552TRIM TABThe trim tab should be adjusted so that thesteering control can be turned to either theright or left by applying the same amount off

EThank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s manual contains infor-mation needed for proper operation, mainte-nance and care.

E2-7000785UPDNEMU01563POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHThe power trim/tilt adjusts the motor anglein relation to the transom. The power trim/tiltswitch is

E2-8qtwuyer001078001082001049001050EMU01614DIGITAL TACHOMETERThis gauge contains the tachometer, trimmeter, hour meter, oil level indicator,

E2-9001087001051qEMU01620Hour MeterThis meter shows the number of hours theengine has been run. It can be set to showthe total number of hours or

E2-10001052qEMU01553Overheat Warning IndicatorIf the engine temperature rises too high, thewarning indicator will start to blink. Refer to“OVERHEAT WA

E2-11000329TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmodeqwerEMU00140DIGITAL SPEEDOMETERThis meter contains the speedometer, fuelmeter with

E2-12000331TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDYAMAHAsetmodeEMU01274Trip MeterThis meter displays the distance the boathas traveled since the me

E2-13802032TRIP TIME BATTKm/hknotmphkmmileSPEEDEMU01554Fuel meterThe fuel level is indicated by eight seg-ments. When all segments are showing,

E2-14000595EMU00164TOP COWLING RELEASE LEVERThe top cowling can be removed by operat-ing the cowling release lever. Pulling thefront lever unl

E2-15000598When refitting the top cowling:1) Set the top cowling straight down ontothe engine, being careful to avoidcatching spark plug

E2-16701054605015001053EMU00169WARNING SYSTEMcCDo not continue to operate the engine ifthe warning device has activated.Consult your Yamaha dealer

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E2-17EMU00172OIL LEVEL WARNING / OIL FILTERCLOGGING WARNINGThis engine has an oil level warning sys-tem. If oil level falls below lower

EEMU00174Chapter 3OPERATIONINSTALLATION ...3-1Mounting the outboard motor ...3-2BREAKING IN ENGINE ...

E3-1EMU00175INSTALLATIONcCIncorrect engine height or obstructionsto smooth water flow (such as thedesign or condition of the boat or acces-s

E3-2EMU01478MOUNTING THE OUTBOARDMOTORw8 Overpowering a boat may causesevere instability. Do not install anoutboard motor with more horsepowe

E3-3104025130mm ( 5 in.)Mount the outboard motor on the center line(keel line) of the boat, and ensure that theboat itself is well balance

E3-4EMU01779BREAKING IN ENGINEYour new engine requires a period of break-in to allow mating surfaces of moving partsto wear in evenly. Correct break-i

E3-5EMU01788Run the engine under load (in gear with apropeller installed) as follows.1) First 10 minutes:Run the engine at the lowest po

E3-6EMU00204PRE-OPERATION CHECKSwIf any item in the pre-operation check isnot working properly, have it inspectedand repaired before operatin

E3-7EMU00209Controls8 Check throttle, shift, and steering forproper operation before starting theengine.8 The controls should work smoothly,

E3-8000597EMU01792OPERATION AFTER A LONGPERIOD OF STORAGEWhen operating the engine after a longperiod (12 months) of storage, proceed asfo

ECONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC COMPONENTSOPERATIONMAINTENANCETROUBLE RECOVERYINDEX123456READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUT

E3-9EMU00186FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OILEMU01031FILLING FUEL1) Remove the fuel tank cap.2) Fill the fuel tank carefully.3) Close the cap securely a

E3-10EMU01800FILLING OILThis engine uses the oil injection system,which provides superior lubrication byensuring the proper oil ratio for al

E3-11cCWhen the engine is operated for the firsttime or stored for a period of time, a min-imum of 5 liters (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) ofoil should be ke

E3-121,500 cm3(1.6 US qt,1.31 Imp qt)or lessEMU01543Oil Level IndicatorThe various oil level system functions are as follows:RemarksOil level indi-cat

E3-13902023*902025EMU01197STARTING ENGINEw8 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and thatyou can steer clear

E3-14000293OFF000977ONN701015EMU00247PROCEDURE FOR REMOTECONTROL MODEL4) Place the remote control lever in theNeutral position.NOTE:The start-in

E3-15ON000978STARTEMU00949Electric Start Model7) Turn the main switch to “START”, andhold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.8) Immediately after t

E3-16EMU01198WARMING UP ENGINE1) Before beginning operation, allow theengine to warm up at idling speed for 3minutes. (Failure to do this will sho

E3-17701043NFNR701044EMU00261SHIFTINGwBefore shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.cCTo change the shifting

E3-18EMU00273STOPPING ENGINELet it cool off for a few minutes at idle or lowspeed first. Stopping the engine immediate-ly after operating at high

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E3-19000622qEMU01412TRIMMING OUTBOARDMOTORThe trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of theboat in the water.

E3-20ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLEEMU01401Power Trim/Tilt Modelw8 Be sure all people are clear of the out-board motor when adjusting thetrim/tilt angle,

E3-21105011q105013w105015eEMU01558Bow UpWhen the boat is on plane, a bow-up atti-tude results in less drag, greater stabilityand effici

E3-22000620EMU01200TILTING UP/DOWNIf the engine will be stopped for some time,or if the boat is moored in shallows, theengine should be til

E3-23403035*000785UPDN411043EMU01548PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UPPower trim/tilt models1) If there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock onthe boat, disconn

E3-24411045EMU00303PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWNPower trim/tilt model1) Push the power trim/tilt switch “UP”until the engine is supported by t

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EEMU00317Chapter 4MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS ...4-1TRANSPORTING AND STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR ...

E4-19 FuelP.O.N.Fuel tank capacity L (US gal, Imp gal)9 Recommended engine oilLubricationEngine oil capacity (engine oil tank) L (US qt, Imp qt)(remot

E4-2001207EMU01369TRANSPORTING ANDSTORING OUTBOARD MOTORwLeaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans-porting and storing the outboard motor,close the

EEMU00004Chapter 1GENERALINFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD ...1-1Outboard motor serial number ...

E4-3EMU01777STORING OUTBOARD MOTORWhen storing your Yamaha outboard motorfor prolonged periods of time (2 months orlonger), several important p

E4-4605014EMU00338Flushing Cooling System and FoggingEngineCooling system flushing is essential to pre-vent the cooling system from clogging

E4-5EMU01567Lubrication1) Remove the spark plug(s). Spray“Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil”into each cylinder for 5 seconds.Grease the s

E4-6EMU00352Cleaning and Anti-corrosion Measure1) Wash down the exterior of the outboardwith fresh water and dry off completely.2) Spray the engine’

E4-7901015UPPER LEVELLOWER LEVELEMU01545Battery CarewBattery electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous, causing severe burns, etc. Itcontains sulfu

E4-8EMU00354PERIODIC MAINTENANCEwBe sure to turn off the engine when youperform maintenance unless otherwisespecified. If you or the owner is

E4-9EMU00362*MAINTENANCE CHARTFrequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi-tions, but the following table g

E4-10EMU00366GREASINGYamaha marine grease(Water resistant grease)000596 69L-9-12-4 3/5/02 5:04 PM Page 11

E4-11EMU01202CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARKPLUGwWhen removing or installing a sparkplug, be careful not to damage the insu-lator. A damaged insu

When fitting the plug, always clean the gas-ket surface and use a new gasket. Wipe offany dirt from the threads and screw in thespark plug to

E1-1EMU00008KEY NUMBERIf a main key switch is equipped with themotor, the key identification number isstamped on your key as shown in the

E4-13106053EMU01509CHECKING FUEL SYSTEMwGasoline (petrol) and its vapors are high-ly flammable and explosive. Keep awayfrom sparks, cigarettes,

E4-14EMU00370INSPECTING FUEL FILTERwGasoline (petrol) is highly flammable,and its vapors are flammable and explo-sive.8 If you have any question a

000629rtewuyE4-15EMU01308NOTE:If any water is in the fuel, the float 7 willrise. If so, remove the cup and drain thewater.1) Loosen a

E4-16EMU00991ADJUSTING IDLING SPEEDw8 Do not touch or remove electricalparts when starting or during opera-tion.8 Keep hands, hair and c

Eqrerew000789EMU01567REPLACING FUSEIf the fuse has blown on an electric startmodel, remove the electrical cover, openthe fuse holder and

E4-18EMU00383CHECKING WIRING ANDCONNECTORS1) Check that each grounding wire isproperly secured.2) Check that each connector is engagedsecurely

E4-19411046qw411044e411045EMU00993CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILTSYSTEMw8 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt-suppo

E4-20210012602051602054000357qwetyrEMU00388CHECKING PROPELLERwYou could be seriously injured if theengine accidentally starts while you are

E4-21602053EMU01560Installing the PropellercC8 Be sure to install the thrust washerbefore installing propeller, otherwisethe lower case and p

E4-22000565wqEMU01460CHANGING GEAR OILw8 Be sure the outboard is securely fas-tened to the transom or a stable stand.You could be severely i

E1-2qw000599EMU01385EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATIONEMU01443CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATESThis engine conforms to U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (

E4-235) With the outboard motor in a verticalposition, and using a flexible or pres-surized filling device, inject the gear oilinto the oi

E4-24EMU00404CHECKING BATTERY (for Electricstart models)wBattery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric acid and therefore ispoison

E4-25cC8 A poorly maintained battery will quick-ly deteriorate.8 Ordinary tap-water contains mineralsharmful to a battery, and should not beused fo

E4-26cC8 Make sure the main switch (on applica-ble models) is “OFF” before workingon the battery.8 Reversal of the battery leads will dam-age the

E4-27EMU01280Disconnecting the BatteryDisconnect the BLACK lead from the NEGA-TIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect theRED lead from the POSI

E4-28EMU01172CLEANING COOLING-WATERPASSAGESFlushing device equipped modelPerform this procedure right after operationfor the most thorough flushi

E4-29102025EMU00412Checking Painted Surface of MotorCheck the motor for scratches, nicks, orflaking paint. Areas with damaged paint aremore lik

EEMU00414Chapter 5TROUBLE RECOVERYTROUBLESHOOTING ...5-1TEMPORARY ACTION INEMERGENCY ...

E5-1EMU01204¯TROUBLESHOOTINGA problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other prob

E5-2C. Engine idlesirregularly or stalls.Trouble Possible Cause Remedy1. Spark plug(s) fouled or incorrect type.2. Fuel system obstructed.3. Fuel cont