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F9.9J FT9.9L OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. 6DR-28199-70-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.
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If there is any To the owner question concerning this manual, please con- Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard sult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-...
Safety information EMU33622 EMU34790 Outboard motor safety Power tilt Body parts can be crushed between the mo- Observe these precautions at all times. tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is EMU36501 Propeller trimmed or tilted. Keep body parts out of this People can be injured or killed if they come in area at all times.
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.
Safety information EMU33772 EMU33880 Avoid collisions Passenger training Scan constantly for people, objects, and other Make sure at least one other passenger is boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your trained to operate the boat in the event of an visibility or block your vision of others.
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 sto- len. EMU25191...
General information Product code of model (Approved model ● code) Code of conformed directives ● EMU25206 CE Marking Outboard motors affixed with this “CE”mark- conform with directives 2006/42/EC, 94/25/EC - 2003/44/EC and 2004/108/EC. ZMU06040 1. CE marking location ZMU05336 1. CE marking location...
● 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. F9.9JMH, FT9.9LMH...
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General information F9.9JE, FT9.9JE, FT9.9JEP...
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General information ZMU05706 EMU33912 Contents of labels EWM01671 The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. ● EWM01691 Wear an approved personal flotation de- ● WARNING vice (PFD). Emergency starting does not have start- Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to ●...
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General information EMU33843 Electrical hazard Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 Remote control lever/gear shift lever operat- ing direction, dual direction ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05667 Engine start/ Engine cranking ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05668 ZMU05665...
Specifications and requirements EMU34521 Motor transom height L: Specifications F9.9JE 558 mm (22.0 in) TIP: F9.9JMH 558 mm (22.0 in) “(AL)” stated in the specification data below FT9.9LE 552 mm (21.7 in) represents the numerical value for the alumi- FT9.9LEP 557 mm (21.9 in) num propeller installed.
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Specifications and requirements Steering system: Trim and tilt system: F9.9JE Remote steering F9.9JE Manual tilt F9.9JMH Tiller handle F9.9JMH Manual tilt FT9.9LE Remote steering FT9.9LE Manual tilt FT9.9LEP Remote steering FT9.9LEP Power tilt FT9.9LMH Tiller handle FT9.9LMH Manual tilt Starting system: Propeller mark: F9.9JE Electric starter F9.9JE N...
2.5 m/s² working correctly and you should dis- FT9.9LMH Vibration on tiller handle is continue using the outboard. Contact under 2.5 m/s² your Yamaha dealer. EMU33554 Installation requirements The remote control unit must be equipped EMU40480 Boat horsepower rating with a start-in-gear protection device(s).
2. Propeller pitch in inches propriate. 3. Type of propeller (propeller mark) Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the right propeller for your boating needs. Select a propeller that will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half of the operating...
Specifications and requirements EMU25770 Recommended engine oil grade 2 Start-in-gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap- 122˚F proved remote control units are equipped with 50˚C start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature 15W–40 permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral.
Specifications and requirements cause fuel system damage or cause engine starting and running problems. Yamaha does not recommend gasohol containing methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems. It is recommended that you install a water- separating marine fuel filter assembly (10 mi- cron minimum) between your boat’s fuel tank...
Components EMU2579Y Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). F9.9J ZMU07901 1. Top cowling 2. Clamp bracket 3. Trim rod 4. Drain screw 5.
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Components FT9.9L ZMU07902 1. Top cowling 2. Clamp bracket 3. Trim rod* 4. Drain screw 5. Cooling water inlet 6. Propeller 7. Cowling lock lever 8. Idle hole 9. Anti-cavitation plate 10.Remote control box (side mount type)* 11.Fuel tank...
Components F9.9J, FT9.9L 10 12 11 12 ZMU07903 EWM00020 1. Manual starter handle* WARNING 2. Choke knob* The fuel tank supplied with this engine is 3. Flushing device 4. Steering friction adjuster* its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not 5. Tilt lock lever* be used as a fuel storage container.
Components EMU26201 EMU26221 Neutral interlock trigger Choke switch To shift out of neutral, first pull the neutral in- To activate the choke system, press in the terlock trigger up. main switch while the key is turned to the “ ” (on) or “...
Components ZMU05338 1. Forward “ ” 1. Throttle indicator 2. Neutral “ ” EMU25976 3. Reverse “ ” Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis- EMU25942 Throttle grip tance to movement of the throttle grip or the The throttle grip is on the tiller handle. Turn remote control lever, and can be set accord- the grip counterclockwise to increase speed ing to operator preference.
Components ZMU05342 When constant speed is desired, tighten the 1. Cord adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- 2. Clip ting. 3. Engine shut-off switch EMU25995 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and clip The clip must be attached to the engine shut- off switch for the engine to run.
Components EMU26013 “ ” (start) ● Choke knob for pull type With the main switch in the “ ” (start) po- To supply the engine with the rich fuel mixture sition, the starter motor turns to start the en- required to start, pull out this knob. gine.
Components EMU31432 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis- tance to the steering mechanism, and can be set according to operator preference. An ad- juster lever is located on the bottom of the tiller handle bracket. To increase resistance, turn the lever to the port side “A”.
Components EMU30530 the normal running position, use an addi- Tilt lock mechanism tional support device to secure it in the tilt The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the position. outboard motor from lifting out of the water when in reverse gear. EMU26333 Tilt support bar The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor...
Components 1. Power tilt unit 1. Flushing device 2. Power tilt motor TIP: ECM00660 NOTICE For details on usage, see page 58. Do not use the tilt support lever or knob EMU26304 Alert indicator when trailering the boat. The outboard mo- If the engine develops a condition which is tor could shake loose from the tilt support cause for alert, the indicator lights up.
Instruments and indicators EMU36015 Indicators EMU36024 Low oil pressure-alert indicator If oil pressure drops too low, this indicator will light up. For further information, see page 28. ECM00022 NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if the ● low oil pressure-alert indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower.
Do not continue to operate the engine if a off, consult your Yamaha dealer. alert device has activated. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be lo- cated and corrected. EMU3016B Low oil pressure alert If the oil pressure drops too low, the alert de- vice will activate.
Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section is in- tended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possi- ble boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01590 WARNING Overpowering a boat could cause se-...
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Installation speed will rise abnormally and cause the en- gine to overheat. If the mounting height is too low, the water resistance will increase and thereby reduce engine efficiency. Mount the outboard motor so that the anti-cavitation plate is between the bottom of the boat and a level 25 mm (1 in) below it.
Otherwise the engine could be the optimum mounting height. Consult your completely lost if it accidentally falls off Yamaha dealer or boat manufacturer for the transom. further information on determining the prop- er mounting height.
Operation EMU36381 For the first hour of operation: First-time operation Run the engine at varying speeds up to EMU36391 2000 r/min or approximately half throttle. Fill engine oil For the second hour of operation: The engine is shipped from the factory without Increase engine speed as much as nec- engine oil.
Operation an emergency reserve. With the boat level on Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for ● a trailer or in the water, check the fuel level. cracks, swellings, or other damages. For fuel filling instructions, see page 36. EMU36902 Controls EMU39840...
Operation EMU27167 EMU40411 Engine oil Outboard motor Put the outboard motor in an upright po- Check that the outboard motor is mounted ● sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motor properly and check the outboard motor is not level, the oil level indicated on mounting bolts for looseness.
ZMU07828 1. Cowling lock lever After installing, check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer. 1. Tilt rod...
Operation Check that the tilt rod is free of corrosion or other flaws. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that the tilt rod operates smoothly. EMU36582 Battery Check that the battery is in good condition, and fully charged. Check that the battery con- nections are clean, secure and covered by in- sulating covers.
Operation EMU27468 Sending fuel (portable tank) If there is an air vent screw on the fuel tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns. ZMU04484 Tighten the filler cap securely. 10. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with dry rags. Dispose rags properly ac- cording to local laws or regulations.
Operation Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ● TIP: ing normal operation. Loss of engine Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with power means the loss of most steering dry rags. Dispose rags properly according to control. Also, without engine power, the local laws or regulations.
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Operation ZMU02030 Pull out the choke knob fully. Return the choke knob to the home posi- tion gradually. TIP: If the choke knob is left in the “ ” (start) ● position while the engine is running, the en- gine will run poorly or stall. When the engine is cold, for example, when ●...
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Operation Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se- TIP: cure place on your clothing, or your arm If the engine does not start, place the throt- ● or leg. Then install the clip on the other tle grip in the “ ”...
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Operation EMU34932 Electric start models (remote control) EWM01840 WARNING Failure to attached engine shut-off cord ● could result in a runaway boat if opera- tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose.
“ ” (on). The remote choke Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- system stops operating when the main lem cannot be located and corrected. switch is released. NOTICE: Never turn the main switch to “...
Otherwise, serious engine damage could occur. Check the oil level and add engine oil if nec- essary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the cause for the low oil pressure alert cannot be found. [ECM01831] EMU36531...
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Operation ZMU02030 After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever / gear shift lever firmly and crisply into the neutral po- sition. ZMU07892 To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu- tral Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed.
Operation After stopping the engine, tighten the air EMU31742 Stopping boat vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set EWM01510 the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed WARNING position, if equipped. Do not use the reverse function to slow ●...
Operation EMU27854 gle depends upon the combination of boat, Procedure engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af- Turn the main switch to “ ” (off). fected by variables such as the load in the boat, sea conditions, and running speed. After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a 1.
Operation Make test runs with the trim set to different an- TIP: gles to find the position that works best for While the boat is moving, it may be difficult to your boat and operating conditions. adjust the trim angle due to water pressure. EWM00400 Before adjusting the trim angle, reduce the WARNING...
Operation Bow Up TIP: Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat Depending on the type of boat, the outboard too high in the water. Performance and econ- motor trim angle may have little effect on the omy are decreased because the hull of the trim of the boat when operating.
Operation ECM00241 NOTICE Before tilting the outboard motor, stop ● the engine by following the procedure on page 45. 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 ●...
Operation support knob or tilt support lever. Oth- erwise the outboard motor could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power trim and tilt unit or in the power tilt unit loses pressure. NOTICE: Do [EWM00262] not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat.
Operation ZMU01936 ZMU07892 Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup- EMU28062 Shallow water port bar is automatically released. EMU28073 Slowly tilt the engine down. Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt EMU33121 models) Procedure for tilting down (power tilt EWM01781 models) WARNING...
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Operation Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. The tilt EMU28125 Procedure support bar will lock automatically, sup- Place the remote control lever / gear shift porting the outboard motor in a partially lever in neutral. raised position. This outboard motor has 2 positions for shallow water cruising.
Place the remote control lever in neutral. Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium-plated water pump kit (see page 15) if you use the outboard motor in acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in it, such as muddy or turbid (cloudy) water.
● position using a motor support device such as porting and storing the outboard motor, a transom saver bar. Consult your Yamaha disconnect the fuel line from the out- dealer for further details. board motor to prevent fuel from leak-...
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Maintenance To prevent steering movement, turn the adjuster lever to “A” (if equipped with the adjuster lever). To hold the steering bracket easily, raise the tiller handle to the vertical position (if equipped with the tiller handle). ZMU07878 1. Steering bracket 2.
Remove the top cowling and silencer It is advisable to have your outboard motor cover/cap, if equipped. Remove the pro- serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- peller. For further details, see page 68. or to storage. However, you, the owner, with a...
Seal and almost stall. replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use. Grease all grease fittings. For further de- tails, see page 63.
Contact your the garden hose connector. Yamaha dealer for information about fogging With the engine off, turn on the water tap oil and procedures for your engine. and let the water flush through the cool-...
Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary, use only EMU28461 Checking painted surface of outboard genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent motor design and quality. Any part of inferior quality Check the outboard motor for scratches, may malfunction, and the resulting loss of nicks, or flaking paint.
● be flushed with clean water after each use. The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Initial Every Item Actions...
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Maintenance Initial Every Item Actions 20 hours 100 hours 300 hours 500 hours (3 months) (1 year) (3 years) (5 years) Inspection, cleaning or Engine oil filter (built replacement as neces- into oil pan) sary Fuel filter (disposal Replacement type) Fuel line Inspection Inspection or replace-...
Inspection or replace- switch/choke switch ment as necessary Wire harness connec- Inspection or replace- tions/wire coupler con- ment as necessary nections Fuel tank (Yamaha por- Inspection and clean- table tank) ing as necessary EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 Every Item Actions...
Do not attempt to di- agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You should periodically remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
10. If you have difficulty verifying ter is found in the filter, replace it. For replace- the idle speed, or the idle speed requires ment of the fuel filter, consult your Yamaha adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer or dealer.
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Maintenance TIP: When using an oil changer, skip steps 6 and Prepare a suitable container that holds a larger amount than the engine oil capaci- ty. Remove the drain screw and gasket while holding the container under the drain hole. Let the oil drain completely. Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
Engine oil quantity: TIP: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt) For more information on the disposal of ● used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer. Leave the outboard motor for 5-10 min- Change the oil more often when operating ● utes.
Maintenance and remove the clip from the engine shut- EMU30662 Removing propeller off switch. Turn off the battery cut-off EMU29197 switch if your boat has one. Spline models Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us- Do not use your hand to hold the propeller ing a pair of pliers.
TIP: If the propeller nut does not align with the pro- Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro- peller shaft hole after tightening to the speci- sion resistant grease to the propeller fied torque, tighten the nut further to align it shaft.
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[ECM00713] level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil TIP: level plug. For disposal of used oil, consult your Yamaha Tightening torque: dealer. 9 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) Put the outboard motor in a vertical posi- tion. Using a flexible or pressurized filling...
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. If you have any question about properly ● doing this procedure, consult your Yamaha dealer. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, ● flames, or other sources of ignition when cleaning the fuel tank.
Do not paint anodes, as this would render 1. Anode them ineffective. TIP: Inspect ground leads attached to external an- odes on equipped models. Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replacement of inter- nal anodes attached to the power unit. EMU29323 Checking battery (for electric start...
If the battery needs charging, nected, or the battery will not start the en- consult your Yamaha dealer. gine. Check the battery connections. They EMU29371...
Yamaha outboard motors. Therefore Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? some items may not apply to your model. A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it to your Yamaha dealer. Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect...
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A. Return to normal operating position. A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is carburetor clogged? Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? Q. Have ignition parts failed? A.
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Q. Is fuel system obstructed? Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or oth- A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. er obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? Q.
Substituting an incorrect fuse or a piece of Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? wire could allow excessive current flow. A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha This could cause electric system damage dealer. and a fire hazard.
Trouble Recovery EWM01022 WARNING Use this procedure only in an emergen- ● cy to return to the nearest port for re- pairs. When the emergency starter rope is ● used to start the engine, the start-in- gear protection device does not operate. Make sure the remote control lever is in neutral.
Trouble Recovery Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug ● wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical components when starting or operating the motor. You could get an electrical shock. EMU29562 Emergency starting engine Remove the top cowling. Remove the start-in-gear protection ca- ZMU01880 ble from the starter, if equipped.
[ECM00381] 1. Yellow cord EMU33501 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate-...
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