Yamaha F115A Owner's Manual

Safety information.............................1 Outboard motor safety .....................1 Propeller............................................ 1 Rotating parts.................................... 1 Hot parts ........................................... 1 Electric shock.................................... 1 Power trim and tilt ............................. 1 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)........... 1 Gasoline............................................ 1 Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 2 Carbon monoxide.............................. 2 Modifications ............. ...

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 alert system activated? A. Find and correct cause of alert. Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect? A. Inspect and adjust as specified. Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con- nected? A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or bro- ke ...

6. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug. When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole, insert and tighten the oil level plug. 7. Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain screw. Insert and tighten the gear oil drain screw. EMU29302 Cleaning fuel tank WARNING EWM00920 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. � ...

EMU27595 Electric start / prime start models WARNING EWM01840 ● 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 cloth- ing, or your arm or leg while operating. Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the cord where it could become entangled, pre- venting it from functioning. ● Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- ing normal operation. Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control. Also, without engine power ...

er boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, ob- jects, and other boats. ● Do not follow directly behind other boats or waterskiers. ● Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or un- derstand where you are going. ● Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. ● Ride within your limits and avoid aggres- sive maneuver ...

The engine stop button stops the engine when the button is pushed. EMU26091 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition system; its operation is described below. ● “ ” (off) With the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key can be removed. ● “ ” (on) With the main switch in the “ ” (on) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are on, and the key cannot be removed. ● “ ” (start) With the main switch in the “ ” (start) po- sition, the starter motor turns to start the en- gine. W ...

4. Be sure you are in a well-ventilated out- door area, either securely moored or trailered. 5. Do not smoke and keep away from sparks, flames, static electric discharge, or other sources of ignition. 6. If you use a portable container to store and dispense fuel, use only an approved GASOLINE container. 7. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open- ing or funnel to help prevent electrostatic sparks. 8. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise fuel can expand and overflow if the temperature increases. [EW ...

such as near a dock, it is recommended that both engines be running with one in neutral gear if possible. EMU29481 Replacing fuse If the fuse has blown on an electric start mod- el, remove the electrical cover, open the fuse holder, and replace the fuse with a new one of the proper amperage. WARNING EWM00631 Substituting an incorrect fuse or a piece of wire could allow excessive current flow. This could cause electric system damage and a fire hazard. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. EMU29524 Powe ...