2007 Yamaha Outboard VZ200 VZ225 VZ250 VZ300 Boat Motor Owners Manual

VZ200 VZ225 VZ250 VZ300 OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-07-03 6C9-28199-14 EMU25071 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 VZ200TR, VZ225TR, VZ250TR, VZ300TR 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 VZ200, VZ225, VZ250, VZ300 OWNER’S MANUAL 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st edition, March 2006 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-07-03 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 Oil level indicators (three indicators) . 19 Oil level indicator (digital type) 19 Overheat warning indicator (digital type) 20 Speedometer (digital type) 20 Trim meter . 21 Trim meter (digital type) 21 Hour meter (digital type) 21 Trip meter 22 Clock . 22 Fuel gauge 22 Fuel warning indicator . 23 Low battery voltage warning indicator 23 Command link multifunction meters . 23 Tachometer unit 23 Speed & fuel meter unit . 27 Speedometer unit 28 Fuel management meter . 29 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 5 Rules when encountering vessels 6 Other special situations . 7 Fueling instructions . 9 Gasoline 10 Engine oil 10 Battery requirement . 10 Battery specifications 11 Warning system 29 Overheat warning 29 Oil level warning and oil filter clogging warning . 30 Propeller selection . 11 Start-in-gear protection . 11 Basic components 12 Main components 12 Remote control 13 Remote control lever . 14 Neutral interlock trigger . 14 Neutral throttle lever 14 Throttle friction adjuster . 14 Engine stop lanyard switch . 15 Main switch . 15 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle . 16 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling 16 Trim tab with anode 16 Tilt support lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model . 17 Top cowling lock levers . 17 Flushing device.