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- Page 1 VF150 OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this LIT-18626-10-02 outboard motor. 6EH-28199-30-E0...
- Page 2 Les gaz d’échappement du moteur de ce produit contiennent des substances chimiques connues dans l’État de Californie pour provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales et des troubles de la reproduction. ZMU07696 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating.
- Page 3 EWM00781 If you purchased this outboard motor used, WARNING see your Yamaha dealer to have it registered A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa- in your name in Yamaha records. tion which, if not avoided, could result in TIP: death or serious injury.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety information......1 Remote control requirements..14 Outboard motor safety ....1 Battery requirements..... 14 Propeller ..........1 Specifications of Battery....14 Rotating parts ........1 Mounting battery....... 15 Hot parts..........1 Multiple batteries ......15 Electric shock ........1 Propeller selection ...... - Page 5 Table of contents Digital speedometer ...... 32 Removing top cowling ...... 49 Fuel system ........49 Speedometer........32 Controls ..........50 Fuel gauge ........33 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ..50 Trip meter / Clock / Voltmeter... 33 Engine oil.......... 50 Fuel level-alert indicator ....
- Page 6 Replacement parts ......69 IMPORTANT WARRANTY Maintenance interval guidelines ..69 INFORMATION IF YOU USE Maintenance chart 1......70 YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE Maintenance chart 2......72 U.S.A. OR CANADA ....93 Greasing........... 73 Inspecting spark plug ....... 74 Inspecting engine idle speed.... 75 Changing engine oil......
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Page 7: Safety Information
Safety information EMU33622 body parts out of this area at all times. Make Outboard motor safety sure that no one is in this area before operat- Observe these precautions at all times. ing the power trim and tilt mechanism. EMU36501 The power trim and tilt switches operate even Propeller when the main switch is turned to the “... -
Page 8: Gasoline Exposure And Spills
Have an approved PFD on board for every oc- distribution can compromise the boats han- cupant. Yamaha recommends that you must dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or wear a PFD whenever boating. At a minimum, swamping. -
Page 9: Avoid Collisions
Safety information EMU33772 EMU44160 Avoid collisions Accident reporting Scan constantly for people, objects, and other Boat operators are required by law to file a boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your Boating Accident Report with their boating law visibility or block your vision of others. enforcement agency if their boat is involved in any of the following accidents: There is loss of life or probable loss of life. -
Page 10: Passenger Training
Safety information For Canada In the U.S.A. All operators of pleasure craft must illustrate United States Coast Guard competency by means of a Pleasure Craft Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Operators Card with the exception of Person- Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- al Water Craft used for rental purposes which fairs require a rental checklist be completed. -
Page 11: Basic Boating Rules (Rules Of The Road)
Safety information Bolton, ON pass behind the other vessel. You should al- L7E 1H1 ways move in such a way that the operator of http://www.nmma.org/ the other vessel can see what you are doing. “ The general prudential rule ” This rule is called Rule 2 in the International EMU33691 Basic boating rules (Rules of... -
Page 12: Other Special Situations
Safety information Meeting Overtaking If you are meeting another power vessel head If you are passing another vessel, you are the on, and are close enough to run the risk of col- “Give-Way” vessel. This means that the other lision, neither of you has the right-of-way Both vessel is expected to maintain its course and of you should alter course to avoid an acci- speed. - Page 13 Safety information Fishing vessel right-of-way Many bodies of water used by boaters are en- All vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or tirely within the boundaries of a particular trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels” state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking under the International Rules.
- Page 14 Safety information ZMU01708...
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Page 15: General Information
Write down your outboard motor serial num- ber in the spaces provided in the following il- lustration to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference if your outboard motor is stolen. 1. Key number ZMU07733 1. -
Page 16: Read Manuals And Labels
● Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. ● If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33832 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. VF150 ZMU07734... - Page 17 General information ZMU06191 Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to EMU34651 ● Contents of labels your PFD, arm, or leg so the engine The above warning labels mean as follows. stops if you accidentally leave the helm, which could prevent a runaway boat. EWM01681 WARNING Keep hands, hair, and clothing away...
- Page 18 General information EMU35132 Electrical hazard Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05665...
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Page 19: Specifications And Requirements
Specifications and requirements EMU40500 Starting system: Specifications Electric starter TIP: Starting carburetion system: “(SUS)” indicates that the specification is for Fuel injection the outboard motor when it is equipped with a Valve clearance IN (cold engine): stainless steel propeller. 0.17–0.24 mm (0.0067–0.0094 in) EMU2821S Valve clearance EX (cold engine): 0.31–0.38 mm (0.0122–0.0150 in) -
Page 20: Installation Requirements
Overpowering a boat can cause severe in- continue using the outboard. Contact stability. your Yamaha dealer. Before mounting the outboard motor, check The remote control unit must be equipped that the horsepower of the outboard motor with a start-in-gear protection device(s).