F115B, LF115B - Yamaha

1 F115 BLF115 BOWNER S 68V-9-13 hyoshi 4/22/02 3:09 PM Page 1 (2,1) 68V-9-13 hyoshi 4/22/02 3:09 PM Page 2 (1,1)EThank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner s manual contains infor-mation needed for proper operation, mainte-nance and care. A thorough understandingof these simple instructions will help youobtain maximum enjoyment from your newYamaha. If you have any question about theoperation or maintenance of your outboardmotor, please consult a Yamaha this Owner s Manual particularly importantinformation is distinguished in the Safety Alert Symbol meansATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!wFailure to follow WARNING instructionscould result in severe injury or death tothe machine operator, a bystander, or aperson inspecting or repairing the out-board CAUTION indicates special precautionsthat must be taken to avoid damage tothe outboard :A NOTE provides key information to makeprocedures easier or clearer.

2 * Yamaha continually seeks advancementsin product design and quality. Therefore,while this manual contains the most currentproduct information available at the time ofprinting, there may be minor discrepanciesbetween your machine and this manual. Ifthere is any question concerning this man-ual, please consult your Yamaha :The F115TR and its standard accessoriesare used as a base for the explanations andillustrations in this manual. Therefore, someitems may not apply to every THE OWNEREMU01446F115B, LF115 BOWNER'S MANUAL 2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, April 2002 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly in JapanP/N LIT-18626-05-10 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 1 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 2 ECONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC COMPONENTSOPERATIONMAINTENANCETROUBLE RECOVERYINDEX123456 READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 3 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 4 EEMU00004 Chapter 1 GENERALINFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBERS motor serial CONTROL BOATING.

3 1-12 Engine oil ..1-12 BATTERY 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 51-1 EEMU00005 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSRECORDEMU00007 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIALNUMBERThe outboard motor serial number isstamped on the label attached to the portside of the your outboard motor serial num-ber in the spaces provided to assist you inordering spare parts from your Yamahadealer or for reference in case your out-board motor is motor serial numberEMU00008 KEY NUMBERIf a main key switch is equipped with themotor, the key identification number isstamped on your key as shown in theillustration. Record this number in thespace provided for reference in case youneed a new number000318q000319123 YAMAHAqYAMAHA MOTOR CO., IN JAPANPAYS D'ORIGINE JAPON 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 61-2E000320qwEMU01385 EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATIONEMU01387 NORTH AMERICAN MODELSThis engine conforms to Protection Agency (EPA)regulations for marine SI engines.

4 See thelabel affixed to your engine for label of Emission control certificateThis label is attached to the bottom control information labelNew Technology ; (4-stroke) EMManufactured date labelThis label is attached to the clamp date labelEMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND :SPARK PLUG :DISPLACEMENT :ADVERTISED POWER :IDLE SPEED :SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :FUEL : GASOLINEVALVE LASH (mm) :INEX cmkwg/kw-hrrpm IN NEUTRAL3 EMManufactured: 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 7E1-3 EMU01389 STAR LABELSYour outboard motor is labeled with aCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB)star label. See below for a description ofyour particular labelOne Star - Low EmissionThe one-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s 2001exhaust emission standards.

5 Enginesmeeting these standards have 75% loweremissions than conventional carburetedtwo-stroke engines. These engines areequivalent to the EPA s 2006 stan-dards for marine Stars - Very Low EmissionThe two-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s 2004exhaust emission standards. Enginesmeeting these standards have 20% loweremissions than One Stars - Ultra Low EmissionThe three-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s 2008exhaust emission standards. Enginesmeeting these standards have 65% loweremissions than One 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 8E1-4 EMU00917 SAFETY INFORMATION8 Before mounting or operating the out-board motor, read this entire it should give you an under-standing of the motor and its operating the boat, read anyowner s or operator s manuals suppliedwith it and all labels. Be sure you under-stand each item before not overpower the boat with thisoutboard motor.

6 Overpowering theboat could result in loss of control. Therated power of the outboard should beequal to or less than the rated horse-power capacity of the boat. If the ratedhorsepower capacity of the boat isunknown, consult the dealer or not modify the could make the motorunfit or unsafe to operate after drinking alcohol ortaking drugs. About 50% of all boatingfatalities involve an approved personal flotationdevice (PFD) on board for every occu-pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFDwhenever boating. At a minimum, chil-dren and non-swimmers should alwayswear PFDs, and everyone should wearPFDs when there are potentially haz-ardous boating is highly flammable, and itsvapors are flammable and and store gasoline sure there are no gas fumes orleaking fuel before starting the product emits exhaust gases whichcontain carbon monoxide, a colorless,odorless gas which may cause braindamage or death when include nausea, dizziness,and drowsiness.

7 Keep cockpit and cabinareas well ventilated. Avoid blockingexhaust throttle, shift, and steering forproper operation before starting the engine stop switch lanyardto a secure place on your clothing, oryour arm or leg while operating. If youaccidentally leave the helm, the lanyardwill pull from the switch, stopping the marine laws and regulationswhere you will be boating - and obeythem. Refer to the RULES OF THEROAD section for basic boating informed about the weather forecasts before boating in hazardous someone where you are going:leave a Float Plan with a responsibleperson. Be sure to cancel the Float Planwhen you common sense and good judgmentwhen boating. Know your abilities, andbe sure you understand how your boathandles under the different boatingconditions you may encounter. Operatewithin your limits, and the limits of yourboat. Always operate at safe speeds,and keep a careful watch for obstaclesand other watch carefully for swimmersduring the engine away from swimming 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 9E1-58 When a swimmer is in the water nearyou shift into neutral and shut off informed about boating publications and informationcan be obtained from many organiza-tions, including the following:United States Coast GuardConsumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)Office of Boating, Public, and Coast Guard HeadquartersWashington, 20593-0001 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)401 N.

8 Michigan , Il 60611 Marine Retailers Association of America155 N. Michigan , Il 60601 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 10E1-6qw000321 EMU00014 IMPORTANT LABELSWARNING LABELS12(LF115TR)WARNING8Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP)8Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during hands,hair,and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is only a counterclockwise rotation propeller with this propellers are marked with a letter "L"after the size wrong type of propeller could cause the boat to goin an unexpected direction, which could lead to an 68V-9-13-1 3/5/02 9:29 PM Page 11E1-7 Stand-on vesselThe vessel with the right-of-way has theduty to continue its course and speed,except to avoid an immediate you maintain your direction andspeed, the other vessel will be able todetermine how best to avoid vesselThe vessel which does not have the right-of-way has the duty to take positive andtimely action to stay out of the way of theStand-On vessel.

9 Normally, you shouldnot cross in front of the vessel with theright-of-way. You should slow down orchange directions briefly and pass behindthe other vessel. You should always movein such a way that the operator of theother vessel can see what you are doing. The general prudential rule This rule is called Rule 2 in theInternational Rules and says, In obeying and construing theserules due regard shall be had to alldangers of navigation and collision,and to any special circumstances,which may render a departure fromthe above rules necessary in order toavoid immediate danger. In other words, follow the standard rulesexcept when a collision will occur unlessboth vessels try to avoid each other. Ifthat is the case, both vessels become Give-Way BOATING RULES(Rules of the road)Just as there are rules which apply whenyou are driving on streets and high ways,there are waterway rules which applywhen you are driving your boat.

10 Theserules are used internationally, and arealso enforced by the United States CoastGuard and local agencies. You should beaware of these rules, and follow themwhenever you encounter another vesselon the sets of rules prevail according togeographic location, but are all basicallythe same as the International Rules of theRoad. The rules presented here in yourOwner s Manual are condensed, and havebeen provided for your convenience your local Coast GuardAuxiliary or Department of MotorVehicles for a complete set of rules gov-erning the waters in which you will beusing your AND SAILING RULES ANDSOUND SIGNALSW henever two vessels on the water meetone another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is called the stand-on vessel which does not have the right-of-way is called the give-way or bur-dened vessel. These rules determinewhich vessel has the right-of-way, andwhat each vessel should do.