2004 Yamaha Outboard VX200C VX225C VX250C Boat Motor Owners Manual

VX200C VX225C VX250C OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-05-35 E EMU01448 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! cC 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 your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The VX200TR and its standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore, some items may not apply to every model. Q w 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. EMU01446 VX200C, VX225C, VX250C OWNER’S MANUAL 2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, April 2003 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-05-35 EMA20010 CONTENTS E GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASIC COMPONENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE RECOVERY INDEX READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR. E EMB00010 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD 1-1 Outboard motor serial number .1-1 Key number .1-1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION .1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-3 IMPORTANT LABELS 1-5 BASIC BOATING RULES .1-6 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS .1-10 Gasoline 1-11 Engine oil 1-11 BATTERY REQUIREMENT 1-12 PROPELLER SELECTION .1-12 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION EMB10011 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMB10210 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON The outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp-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. 1 Outboard motor serial number EMU00008 q 401011 KEY NUMBER If a main key switch is equipped with the motor, the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration. Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key. YAMAHA q 123 1 Key number 904011* 1-1 E EMU01385 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION q EMU01388* CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATES This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for marine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details. Approval label of Emission control certificate This label is attached to the bottom cowling. 1 Emission control information label (California) EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES. THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES AND IS CERTIFIED TO g/kw-hr HC+NOx ENGINE FAMILY EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARD IN CALIFORNIA. REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. g/kw-hr FELs : IDLE SPEED : rpm IN NEUTRAL SPARK PLUG : SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : DISPLACEMENT : cm 3 FUEL : GASOLINE ADVERTISED POWER : EX kw VALVE LASH (mm) : IN w 1 Emission control information label (other states) EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES. rpm IN NEUTRAL g/kw-hr IDLE SPEED : FELs : SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : SPARK PLUG : Existing Technology ; N/A Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket.