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Yamaha VZ300 - page 1
VZ200 VZ225 VZ250 VZ300 O WNER’S MANU AL 6C9-28199-14 U .S.A.Edition LIT -18626-07-03 6C9-9-14-Hyoshi 06.3.13 1:59 PM ページ 1 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 2
EMU25071 ZMU01690 Read this owner ’ s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. 6C9-9-14-Hyoshi 06.3.13 1:59 PM ページ 2 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 3
Important manual information EMU31280 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- mation needed for proper operation, mainte- nance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you ob- tain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the o ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 4
Table of contents General information .......................... 1 Identification numbers record .......... 1 Outboard motor serial number .......... 1 Key number ....................................... 1 Emission control information ........... 1 North American models..................... 1 Star labels ......................................... 2 S ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 5
Table of contents models .......................................... 39 Warming up engine ....................... 40 Electric start and prime start models .......................................... 40 Shifting .......................................... 41 Forward (tiller handle and remote control models) ............................. 41 Reverse (aut ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 6
Table of contents USA OR CANADA ...................... 80 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 7
1 General information EMU25170 Identification numbers record EMU25183 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 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 8
General information 2 EMU25262 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket. EMU25272 Star labels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali- fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la- bel. See below for a description of your particular label. EMU25280 One Star — Low Emission The one-star label identif ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 9
General information 3 EMU25300 Three Stars — Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board ’ s 2008 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. EMU25362 Safety information ● Before mounting or operating the outboard mo ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 10
General information 4 the switch, stopping the engine. ● Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating — and obey them. For basic boating rules, see “ Rules of the road ” on page 5. ● Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather. ● Tell someone where you are ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 11
General information 5 EMU25401 Label W ARNING EWM01260 ● Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP) ● Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. ● Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. EMU25451 Label ENGINE OIL ONLY ● P ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 12
General information 6 to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you. Give-way vessel The vessel which does not have the right-of- way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the S ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 13
General information 7 of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vessel. If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, remember that you should maintain course and direc- tion, provided the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should. Overtaking If you are passing an ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 14
General information 8 tion with respect to the buoys should be re- versed; red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard. Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters. This system uses buoys and signs with dis- ti ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 15
General information 9 EMU25540 Fueling instructions W ARNING EWM00010 GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH- LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. ● Stop engine before refueling. ● Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refuel portable fuel tanks off the boat. ● Tak ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 16
General information 10 dry rags. ● Do not overfill the fuel tank. ● Tighten the filler cap securely after re- fueling. ● If you should swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. ● If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im- mediately wash with soap and water. Change c ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 17
General information 11 EMU25711 Battery specifications NO TE: The engine cannot be started if battery volt- age is too low. EMU25742 Propeller selection The performance of your outboard motor will be critically affected by your choice of propel- ler, as an incorrect choice could adversely affect performance and could also seriously damage the motor ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 18
12 Basic components EMU25799 Main components NO TE: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. VZ200, VZ225, VZ250, VZ300 TRIP TRIP TIME TIME BATT BATT Km/h Km/h knot knot mph mph km km mile mile SPEED SPEED YAMAHA YAMAHA set mode 18 14 19 15 16 17 1 2 13 12 9 10 8 7 6 5 3 4 2 ZMU04845 11 1. T op ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 19
Basic components 13 EMU26180 Remote control The remote control lever actuates both the shifter and the throttle. The electrical switch- es are mounted on the remote control box. 1 4 6 3 2 5 ZMU05429 1. T achometer unit (Square type)* 2. T achometer unit (Round type)* 3. Speedometer unit (Square type)* 4. Speed & fuel meter unit (Square type)* 5 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 20
Basic components 14 EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lever forward from the neutral po- sition engages forward gear. Pulling the le- ver back from neutral engages reverse. The engine will continue to run at idle until the le- ver is moved about 35 ° (a detent can be felt). Moving the lever farther opens the throttle, and the engine will be ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 21
Basic components 15 remote control lever, and can be set accord- ing to operator preference. To increase resistance, turn the adjuster clockwise. To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster counterclockwise. W ARNING EWM00031 Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If there is too much resistance, it could be difficult to move the remote control le ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 22
Basic components 16 ● “” (start) With the main switch in the “” (start) po- sition, the starter motor turns to start the en- gine. When the key is released, it returns automatically to the “” (on) position. EMU26141 Power trim and tilt switch on remote control or tiller handle The power trim and tilt system adjusts the outboard motor ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 23
Basic components 17 force. W ARNING EWM00840 An improperly adjusted trim tab could cause difficult steering. Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or re- placed to be sure steering is correct. Be sure you have tightened the bolt after ad- justing the trim tab. If the boat tends to veer the left (port side), turn the trim tab rear en ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 24
Basic components 18 if used as such. EMU26460 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling wa- ter passages of the motor using a garden hose and tap water. NO TE: For details on usage, see page 51. EMU31702 Water separator This engine has a combination fuel filter/wa- ter separator and associated warning sys- tem. If water separated fro ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 25
Basic components 19 EMU26491 Digital tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed and has the following functions. NO TE: All segments of the display will light momen- tarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter. NO TE: The water separator and engine trouble warning indicators only operate when the en- gine is ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 26
Basic components 20 EMU26581 Overheat warning indicator (digital type) If the engine temperature rises too high, the warning indicator will start to blink. For fur- ther information on reading the indicator, see page 29. CAUTION: ECM00050 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat warning indicator is on. Serious engine damage will occur. EM ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 27
Basic components 21 EMU26610 Trim meter This gauge shows the trim angle of your out- board motor. NO TE: Memorize the trim angles that work best for your boat under different conditions. Adjust the trim angle to the desired setting with the power trim and tilt switch. EMU26620 Trim meter (digital type) This meter shows the trim angle of your out- b ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 28
Basic components 22 EMU26690 Trip meter This gauge displays the distance the boat has traveled since the gauge was last reset. Press the “” (mode) button repeatedly until the indicator on the face of the gauge points to “” (trip). To reset the trip meter to zero, press the “” (set) and “” (mode) buttons at the same time. NO TE: ● ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 29
Basic components 23 EMU26720 Fuel warning indicator If the fuel level decreases to one segment, the fuel level warning segment will begin to blink. CAUTION: ECM00880 Do not continue to operate the engine with full throttle if a warning device has activated. Get back to the port within troll- ing engine speed. EMU26730 Low battery voltage warning in ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 30
Basic components 24 chometer unit is available in round or square types. Check your tachometer unit type. NO TE: The tachometer unit shows various kinds of information according to the setting made using the “” (set) and “” (mode) but- tons. For details, see the attached operation manual. 1. Set button 2. Mode button 1. T achometer 2. T rim ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 31
Basic components 25 Preoperation checks Place the gear shift lever in neutral and turn the main switch to “” (on). After all the dis- plays come on and the total hour display comes on, the gauge will change to normal operation. If the buzzer sounds and the wa- ter separator warning indicator blinks, con- sult your Yamaha dealer immediately. NO ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 32
Basic components 26 ous engine damage will occur. ● Do not continue to operate the engine if a warning device has activated. Con- sult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. Water separator warning This indicator will blink when water has accu- mulated in the water separator (fuel filter) while cruising. In such an eve ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 33
Basic components 27 EMU31610 Speed & fuel meter unit This unit shows the boat speed and has the functions of fuel meter, total fuel consump- tion display, fuel economy display, fuel flow display, and system voltage display. If op- tional sensors are connected to the unit, trip display, water surface temperature display, depth display, and clock ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 34
Basic components 28 NO TE: After the main switch is first turned on, all the displays come on as a test. After a few sec- onds, the gauge will change to normal oper- ation. NO TE: The speed & fuel meter unit shows various kinds of information according to the setting made with the “” (set) and “” (mode) buttons. For details, see the att ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 35
Basic components 29 EMU31630 Fuel management meter This meter has functions of fuel flow meter, total consumption display, fuel economy dis- play, and remaining fuel display. NO TE: After the main switch is first turned on, all the displays come on as a test. After a few sec- onds, the gauge will change to normal oper- ation. NO TE: The fuel manage ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 36
Basic components 30 tiller handle, remote control box, or main switch panel). If the warning system has activated, stop the engine and check the cooling water inlet for clogging. EMU26846 Oil level warning and oil filter clogging warning Oil injection models This engine has an oil level warning system. If the oil level falls below the lower limit, ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 37
Basic components 31 If the warning system has been activated, stop the engine and check for the cause. NO TE: The warning for oil filter clogging is similar to the warnings for low oil level and overheat- ing. To make troubleshooting easier, check for engine overheating first, then oil level, and finally oil filter clogging. 1. Oil fi lter ZMU0302 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 38
32 Operation EMU26901 Installation CAUTION: ECM00110 Incorrect engine height or obstructions to smooth water flow (such as the design or condition of the boat, or accessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers) can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising. Severe engine damage may result if the motor is operated conti ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 39
Operation 33 motor greatly affects the water resistance. If the mounting height is too high, cavitation tends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion and causing the engine to overheat. If the mounting height is too low, the water resis- tance will increase and thereby reduce en- gine efficiency. Mount the outboard motor so that the anti-cavitation ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 40
Operation 34 2. Next 50 minutes: Do not exceed half throttle (approxi- mately 3000 r/min). Vary engine speed occasionally. If you have an easy-plan- ing boat, accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then immediately reduce the throttle to 3000 r/min or less. 3. Next two hours: Accelerate at full throttle onto plane, then reduce engine speed to thre ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 41
Operation 35 lows: 1. Start the engine. Leave it idling. W ARNING EWM00090 ● Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. ● Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. 2. Watch for oil flowing through the oil feed pipes. After any air in the oil lines h ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 42
Operation 36 EMU27233 Filling fuel and engine oil EMU27270 Ring Free Fuel Additive Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain characteristics. Gasoline blends have been changing in recent years in response to con- cerns about pollution and resulting emis- sions regulations. One of the most obvious changes ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 43
Operation 37 supplied. ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 44
Operation 38 EMU27321 Oil level indicator operation The various functions of the oil level system are as follows: EMU27381 Oil level indicator Electric start models Oil level warning indicator (digital tachometer) Oil level warning indicator (analog tachometer) Engine oil tank Remote oil tank Remarks Green more than 300 cm 3 (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp q ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 45
Operation 39 EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27482 Feeding fuel W ARNING EWM00420 ● Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. ● When the air vent screw is loosened, gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso- line is highly ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 46
Operation 40 your arm or leg while operating. ● Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it could become entan- gled, preventing it from functioning. ● Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of en- gine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without e ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 47
Operation 41 running, overheating and serious dam- age could occur. Stop the engine and check whether the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. EMU27740 Shifting W ARNING EWM00180 Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 48
Operation 42 EMU27820 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended. EMU27852 Procedure 1. Turn the main switch to “” (off). 2. After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 49
Operation 43 EMU27882 Adjusting trim angle Power trim and tilt models W ARNING EWM00751 ● Be sure all people are clear of the out- board motor when adjusting the tilt an- gle, also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and clamp bracket. ● Use caution when trying a trim position for the first time. Increase speed gradu- ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 50
Operation 44 cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen- sate for this as you steer. The trim tab can also be adjusted to help offset this effect. When the bow of the boat is down, it is easier to accelerate from a standing start onto plane. Bow Up Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water. Performance and econ- omy are dec ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 51
Operation 45 few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak. CAUTION: ECM00241 ● Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 42. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. ● Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because th ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 52
Operation 46 sure. 5. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the outboard motor is supported with the tilt support lever, press the power trim and tilt switch / power tilt switch “” (down) to retract the trim rods. CAUTION: ECM00250 Be sure to retract the trim rods complete- ly during mooring. This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosi ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 53
Operation 47 to allow operation in shallow water. W ARNING EWM00660 ● Place the gear shift in neutral before setting up for shallow water cruising. ● Return the outboard motor to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water. CAUTION: ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 54
48 Maintenance EMU31480 Specifications NO TE: “ (AL) ” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- num propeller installed. Likewise, “ (SUS) ” represents the value for stainless steel propeller installed and “ (PL) ” for plastic propeller installed. EMU28218 Dimension: Overall length: 906 mm (35 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 55
Maintenance 49 Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline Min. pump octane: 86 Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard motor oil Lubrication: Oil injection Engine oil tank capacity: 1.2 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt) Remote oil tank capacity: 10.5 L (11.10 US qt) (9.24 Imp.qt) Recommended gear oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE#90 Gear oil quantity ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 56
Maintenance 50 ing Silicon, Phosphorus, or Lead. Con- sult your Yamaha dealer for details on the use of chemical goods for storage. EMU28303 Procedure EMU31920 Conditioning and stabilizing fuel Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of “ Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Sta- bilizer ” (Part No. LUB-FUELC-12-00) to each gallon of fuel. ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 57
Maintenance 51 EMU28430 Battery care W ARNING EWM00330 Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it contains sulfuric acid and therefore is poisonous and highly caustic. Always follow these preventive mea- sures: ● Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic fluid as it can cause severe burns or permanent eye injury. ● Wear protective eye gear when h ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 58
Maintenance 52 2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto a garden hose, which is connected to a fresh water supply, and then connect it to the garden hose connector. 3. With the engine off, turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cool- ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turn off the water and disconnect the garden hose adapter from th ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 59
Maintenance 53 EMU28486 Periodic maintenance W ARNING EWM01070 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified. If you or the owner is not famil- iar with machine servicing, this work should be done by your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control d ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 60
Maintenance 54 EMU28522 Maintenance chart Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi- tions, but the following table gives general guidelines. Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. NO TE: When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should b ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 61
Maintenance 55 EMU28874 Maintenance chart (additional) W ater pump Inspection / replace- ment High pressure fuel pump drive belt Inspection / replace- ment High pressure fuel pump oil lev el Inspection / fi lling Oil pump Inspection / adjustment Oil tank water drain Inspection / cleaning Spark plug(s) Cleaning / adjustment / replacement Item Actio ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 62
Maintenance 56 EMU28931 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) VZ200, VZ225, VZ250, VZ300 EMU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug W ARNING EWM00560 When removing or installing a spark plug, be careful not to damage the insulator. A damaged insulator could allow external sparks, which could lead to explosion or fire. The spark plu ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 63
Maintenance 57 ple, if the center electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder. Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You should periodically re- move and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause t ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 64
Maintenance 58 Checkpoints ● Fuel system parts leakage ● Fuel line joint leakage ● Fuel line cracks or other damage ● Fuel connector leakage EMU29041 Inspecting idling speed W ARNING EWM00451 ● Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. ● Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rota ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 65
Maintenance 59 EMU29050 Checking water in engine oil tank Oil injection models There is a water trap at the bottom of the en- gine oil tank. If water or foreign matter is vis- ible in this trap, consult your Yamaha dealer. EMU29112 Checking wiring and connectors ● Check that each grounding wire is properly secured. ● Check that each connector i ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 66
Maintenance 60 2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches on the remote control and en- gine bottom cowling (if equipped) to check that all switches work. 3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check that the tilt rod and trim rods are extend- ed completely. 4. Use the tilt support lever to lock the mo- tor in the up position. Operate the tilt ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 67
Maintenance 61 Checkpoints ● Check each of the propeller blades for wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila- tion, or other damage. ● Check the propeller shaft for damage. ● Check the splines / shear pin for wear or damage. ● Check for fish line tangled around the pro- peller shaft. ● Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam- age. NO T ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 68
Maintenance 62 rosion resistant grease to the propeller shaft. 2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust washer, and propeller on the propeller shaft. 3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the specified torque. 4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the hole ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 69
Maintenance 63 ized filling device, inject the gear oil into the gear oil drain screw hole. 7. When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil level plug. 8. Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw. 9. Securely install the cooling water inlet covers on both sides of the gear case using the bolt and nut rem ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 70
Maintenance 64 dling or working near batteries. Antidote (EXTERNAL): ● SKIN - Flush with water. ● EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. Antidote (INTERNAL): ● Drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical attention. Batteries also ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 71
Maintenance 65 when installing the battery and discon- nect the black battery cable first when removing it. Otherwise, the electrical parts can be damaged. ● The electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and properly connected, or the battery will not start the engine. Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+) terminal first. The ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 72
Maintenance 66 EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat performance. The boat bottom should be kept as clean of ma- rine growth as possible. If necessary, the boat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul- ing paint approved for your area to inhibit marine growth. Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes copper or graphite. The ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 73
67 Trouble Recovery EMU29424 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni- tion systems can cause poor starting, loss of power, or other problems. This section de- scribes basic checks and possible remedies, and covers all Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore some items may not apply to your model. If your outboard motor requires repair ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 74
Trouble Recovery 68 Q. Is fuel system obstructed? A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Have ignition parts failed? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Has warning system activ ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 75
Trouble Recovery 69 A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed? A. Distribute load to place boat on an even plane. Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? A. Drain filter cup. Engine power loss. Q. Is propeller damaged? A. Have prope ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 76
Trouble Recovery 70 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A. Connect correctly. Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect? A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec- ommended type. Q. Is high pressure fuel pump drive belt bro- ken? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is engine not responding properly to shift lever position? A. Have service ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 77
Trouble Recovery 71 EMU29522 Power trim and tilt / power tilt will not operate If the engine cannot be tilted up or down with the power trim and tilt / the power tilt because of a discharged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit / the power tilt unit, the engine can be tilted manually. 1. Loosen the manual valve screw by turn- ing ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 78
Trouble Recovery 72 1. Stop the engine. 2. Remove the top cowling. 3. Disconnect the water detection switch coupler. CAUTION: ECM01570 Be careful not to get any water on the wa- ter detection switch coupler, otherwise a malfunction could occur. 4. Unscrew the filter cup from the filter housing. NO TE: Be careful not to twist the water detection swi ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 79
Trouble Recovery 73 mains off. NO TE: Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the outboard motor after returning to port. EMU29670 Engine fails to operate EMU29741 Low oil level warning activates If the oil level is allowed to drop too low, the red segment will appear on the oil level indi- cator, the buzzer will sound, and engine speed will be limited to abo ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 80
Trouble Recovery 74 mal operation. The yellow segment will continue to be displayed on the oil level indicator. 5. Start the engine and return to the near- est port for more oil. NO TE: ● The maximum reserve oil capacity is 1500 cm 3 (1.6 US qt, 1.31 Imp qt). ● The oil-feed pump will not operate if the engine is tilted up more than 35 ° . Put ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 81
75 Consumer information EMU29811 Important warranty information for U.S.A. and Canada ...
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Consumer information 77 EMU29820 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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Consumer information 80 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 87
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 88
Printed in Japan April 2006–0.1 × 1 ! Printed on recycled paper 6C9-9-14-Hyoshi 06.3.13 1:59 PM ページ 4 ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 89
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D'ORIGINE JAPON OUTBOARD MOTOR W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION ENREGISTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE DU MO TEUR HORS-BORD Please complete and mail this card. This information is necessary to accurately register your unit for warranty . V euillez signer ci-dessous pour attester que le montage et l’inspection ont ét? ...
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Yamaha VZ300 - page 90
PLACE POST AGE HERE A T TN: W ARR ANTY DEP ARTMENT Warranty card-04 2/17/03 2:41 PM Page 2 ...
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