2004 Yamaha Outboard VZ225C VZ250C LZ250C Z250C Boat Motor Owners Manual

VZ225C Z250C LZ250C VZ250C OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-05-68 CAUTION USE UNLEADED STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY · Gasoline containing lead can cause performance loss and and engine damage. · Do not use gasoline mixed with oil during the break-in period or any time afterwards. YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL IS RECOMMENDED 001629 E EMU01449 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. 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 Z250TR, LZ250TR, VZ250TR, and their 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 The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 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 VZ225C, Z250C, LZ250C, VZ250C OWNER’S MANUAL 2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, August 2003 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-05-68 EMU00003 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 EMU00004 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD .1-1 Outboard motor serial number 1-1 Key number .1-1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1-2 North American models 1-2 Star labels .1-3 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-4 IMPORTANT LABELS 1-6 BASIC BOATING RULES .1-8 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS .1-12 Gasoline 1-13 Engine oil 1-13 BATTERY REQUIREMENT .1-14 PROPELLER SELECTION .1-15 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION . IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMU00007 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON 001383 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER 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 q 001568 EMU00008 KEY NUMBER YAMAHA q 123 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. 1 Key number 000319 1-1 E EMU01385 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION q w 001592 EMU01902 NORTH AMERICAN MODELS This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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 q 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. 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 VALVE LASH (mm) : IN kW DFI New Technology ; (4-stroke/HPDI) DFI Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket. w 2 Manufactured date label Manufactured: 1-2 E EMU01389 STAR LABELS Your outboard motor is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below for a description of your particular label. q 1 Star label 001569 One Star – Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted twostroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine engines. Two Stars – Very Low Emission The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.