2007 Yamaha Outboard F15C F20 Boat Motor Owners Manual

F15C F20 OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-07-17 6AG-28199-10 EMU25060 ZMU01690 Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. Important manual information EMU31280 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 al, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The F15CEH, F15CMH, F15CPH, F20EH, F20ER, F20MH, F20PH, F20PR 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 F15C, F20 OWNER’S MANUAL 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, June 2006 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-07-17 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 your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manu- Table of contents General information 1 Identification numbers record 1 Outboard motor serial number 1 Key number . 1 Starter button 18 Main switch . 18 Power tilt switch 18 Steering friction adjuster . 19 Steering friction adjuster . 20 Trim tab . 20 Trim rod (tilt pin) 20 Tilt lock mechanism . 21 Tilt support knob 21 Tilt support bar 21 Power tilt unit . 21 Top cowling lock lever (pull up type) 22 Flushing device . 22 Warning indicator 22 Emission control information . 1 North American models . 1 Star labels . 2 Safety information . 3 Important labels . 4 Warning labels 4 Caution labels . 5 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) 5 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 6 Rules when encountering vessels 6 Other special situations . 7 Warning system 22 Overheat warning 22 Low oil pressure warning 23 Fueling instructions . 9 Gasoline 10 Engine oil 10 Operation . 25 Installation . 25 Mounting the outboard motor 25 Clamping the outboard motor 27 Battery requirement . 11 Battery specifications 11 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator 11 Breaking in engine 28 Procedure for 4-stroke models 28 Propeller selection . 12 Start-in-gear protection . 12 Basic components 13 Main components 13 Fuel tank . 13 Fuel joint . 14 Fuel gauge 14 Fuel tank cap 14 Air vent screw . 14 Remote control 14 Remote control lever . 14 Neutral interlock trigger.