Yamaha EL-25 Manuel du propriétaire

Printed in JapanFebruary 2009–0.8 × 1 !Printed on recycled paperF25T25OWNER’S MANUAL6BP-28199-11U.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-08-49q Read this manual careful

Safety information 4 go to boatus.org. EMU33880 Passenger training Make sure at least one other passenger istrained to operate the boat in the event

Trouble Recovery 94 ing normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power,the boat could slow

Trouble Recovery 95 4. Pass the start-in-gear protection cableunder the fuel line and remove thespring from it.5. Be sure that the gear shift is in n

Trouble Recovery 96 EMU38851 Emergency starting engine (electric start model) 1. Remove the top cowling and protectivecover.2. Pull off the 10-pin co

Trouble Recovery 97 5. Insert the knotted end of the emergencystarter rope into the notch in the flywheelmagnet and wind the rope 1 or 2 turn(s)aroun

98 Consumer information EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Consumer information 99

Consumer information 100 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA

EMU25062ZMU01690 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This man

Printed in JapanFebruary 2009–0.8 × 1 !Printed on recycled paperF25T25OWNER’S MANUAL6BP-28199-11U.S.A.EditionLIT-18626-08-49q Read this manual careful

Safety information 5 EMU33700 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals Whenever two vessels on the water meetone another, one vessel has the righ

Safety information 6 Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossingeach other’s path close enough to run therisk of collision, the vessel which

Safety information 7 Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States are markedfor safe navigation by the lateral system ofbuoyage. S

Safety information 8ZMU01708

9 General information EMU25171 Identification numbers record EMU25183 Outboard motor serial number The outboard motor serial number isstamped on the

General information 10 EMU33520 Read manuals and labels Before operating or working on this motor: ● Read this manual. ● Read any manuals supplied wi

General information 11 F25EHA, F25MHAZMU06475123

General information 12123ZMU05670

General information 13 EMU33843 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows.Notice/WarningRead Owner’s ManualHazard caused by continuous rotationEl

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14 Specifications and requirements EMU34520 SpecificationsTIP: “(AL)” stated in the specification data belowrepresents the numerical value for the al

Specifications and requirements 15 F25EHA ElectricF25MHA ManualT25A ElectricStarting carburetion system: Prime startValve clearance (cold engine) IN:

Specifications and requirements 16 27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)Engine oil filter: 18.0 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) EMU33554 Installation requirem

Specifications and requirements 17 damage. EMU36290 Mounting battery Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,well-ventilated, vibration-free locat

Specifications and requirements 18 EMU25770 Start-in-gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-proved remote control units are equippedwith

Specifications and requirements 19 has been stored in clean containers.Gasohol There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-taining ethanol (E10) and

Specifications and requirements 20 EMU36341 Motor disposal requirements Never illegally discard (dump) the motor.Yamaha recommends consulting the dea

Specifications and requirements 21 EMU25273 Star labels Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali-fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la-bel. See

Specifications and requirements 22 these standards have 65% lower emissionsthan One Star-Low-Emission engines. EMU33861 Four Stars—Super Ultra Low Em

23 Components EMU2579M Components diagramTIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod-els. F25A, F25

Important manual information EMU31283 To the owner Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboardmotor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-mation needed fo

Components 24 F25EHA, F25MHA EMU25802 Fuel tank If your model was equipped with a portablefuel tank, its function is as follows.WARNING EWM00020 The

Components 25 EMU25830 Fuel joint This joint is used to connect the fuel line. EMU25841 Fuel gauge This gauge is located on either the fuel tankcap o

Components 26 EMU26201 Neutral interlock trigger To shift out of neutral, first pull the neutral in-terlock trigger up. EMU26211 Neutral throttle lev

Components 27 moves ahead. Pushing the lever away fromyou puts the engine in reverse gear so thatthe boat moves astern. EMU25941 Throttle grip The th

Components 28 EMU25975 Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis-tance to movement of the throttle grip or theremote con

Components 29 ing normal operation. Loss of enginepower means the loss of most steeringcontrol. Also, without engine power, theboat could slow rapidl

Components 30 dle out until resistance is felt. From that posi-tion, then pull the handle straight out quicklyto crank the engine. EMU26080 Starter b

Components 31 If the resistance does not increase evenwhen the lever is turned to the port side “A”,make sure that the nut is tightened to thespecifi

Components 32 down and trims it down. When the switch isreleased, the outboard motor will stop in itscurrent position.For instructions on using the p

Components 33 steering control can be turned to either theright or left by applying the same amount offorce.If the boat tends to veer to the left (po

Table of contents Safety information... 1 Outboard motor safety ... 1 Propeller...

Components 34 port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail-ered in the normal running position, usean additional support device to secure it in the ti

Components 351. Alert indicator1ZMU06506

36 Instruments and indicators EMU36014 Indicators EMU36024 Low oil pressure-alert indicator If oil pressure drops too low, this indicator willlight u

37 Engine control system EMU26803 Alert systemNOTICE ECM00091 Do not continue to operate the engine if aalert device has activated. Consult yourYama

Engine control system 38 If the alert system has activated, stop the en-gine as soon as it is safe to do so. Check theoil level and add oil as needed

39 Installation EMU26902 Installation The information presented in this section isintended as reference only. It is not possibleto provide complete i

Installation 40NOTICE ECM01631 ● Check that the idle hole stays highenough to keep out water getting insideengine even if the boat is in stationaryw

Installation 41 3. Secure the clamp bracket to the transomusing the bolts provided with the out-board (if packed). For details, consultyour Yamaha de

42 Operation EMU36381 First-time operation EMU36391 Fill engine oil The engine is shipped from the factory with-out engine oil. If your dealer did no

Operation 43 A good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get tothe destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3 as an emergency reserve. With the boatle

Table of contents Trim tab with anode ... 32Trim tab... 32Trim rod (tilt pin)...

Operation 44 make sure there is no hesitation in theirtravel. Operation should be smooth overthe complete range of motion, and each le-ver should ret

Operation 45 EMU27166 Engine oil 1. Put the outboard motor in an upright po-sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motoris not level, the oil level in

Operation 46 installed correctly, water spray underthe cowling can damage the engine,or the cowling can blow off at highspeeds. [ECM01990] After in

Operation 47 mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-cording to this procedure to reduce therisk of fire and explosion. ● Gasoline is poisonous and can

Operation 48 water near you. ● When the air vent screw is loosened,gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-line is highly flammable, and its vaporsare

Operation 49 EMU27493 Starting engineWARNING EWM01600 Before starting the engine, make surethat the boat is tightly moored and thatyou can steer cle

Operation 50 5. After the engine starts, slowly return themanual starter handle to its original po-sition before releasing it.TIP: When the engine is

Operation 51 5. Pull the manual starter handle slowly un-til you feel resistance. Then give astrong pull straight out to crank and startthe engine. R

Operation 52 3. Place the throttle grip in the “”(start) position. After the engine starts,return the throttle to the fully closed po-sition.4. Turn

Operation 53TIP: The start-in-gear protection device preventsthe engine from starting except when in neu-tral.2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a

Table of contents Replacement parts... 73Maintenance interval guidelines... 73Maintenance chart 1 ... 7

Operation 54 warmed up. For further information, seepage 55. ● If the engine is warm and fails to start,open the throttle slightly and try to start t

Operation 55 starter can also be damaged. If theengine will not start after 5 secondsof cranking, return the main switch to“” (on), wait 10 seconds,

Operation 56 EMU36980 Stop switches ● Turn the main switch to “”, or press theengine stop button and make sure the en-gine stops. ● Confirm that remo

Operation 57TIP: Tiller handle models: The gear shift lever op-erates only when the throttle grip is in the ful-ly closed position.To shift from in g

Operation 58 EMU31742 Stopping boatWARNING EWM01510 ● Do not use the reverse function to slowdown or stop the boat as it could causeyou to lose cont

Operation 59 2. After stopping the engine, disconnectthe fuel line if there is a fuel joint on theoutboard motor.3. Tighten the air vent screw on the

Operation 60 gle.1. Stop the engine.2. Tilt the outboard motor up and removethe trim rod by pressing clip.3. Reposition the rod in the desired hole.T

Operation 61 To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch“” (up).To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch“” (down).Make test runs with the trim

Operation 62 Bow Down Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow”through the water, decreasing fuel economyand making it hard to increase speed. Oper-

Operation 63 2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor.3. Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) inthe release/up position.4. Pull up the

1 Safety information EMU33622 Outboard motor safety Observe these precautions at all times. EMU36501 Propeller People can be injured or killed if the

Operation 64 2. Press the power trim and tilt switch “”(up) until the outboard motor has tiltedup completely.3. Push the tilt support knob into the c

Operation 65 and tilt switch “” (down) to retract thetrim rods. NOTICE: Be sure to retractthe trim rods completely duringmooring. This protects the

Operation 66 EMU28061 Shallow water EMU28073 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models)WARNING EWM01781 ● Run the boat at the lowest possiblespe

Operation 67 3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. Thetilt support bar will lock automatically,supporting the outboard motor in a par-tially raised

Operation 68 2. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to thedesired position using the power trimand tilt switch. WARNING! Using thepower trim and til

69 Maintenance EMU28227 Transporting and storing outboard motorWARNING EWM00693 ● USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car. ● D

Maintenance 70 and storing it. If storing or transportingthe outboard motor on its side (not up-right), put it on a cushion after drainingthe engine

Maintenance 71 7. Remove the outboard motor from thetest tank.8. Drain the cooling water completely outof the motor. Clean the body thoroughly.9. Ins

Maintenance 72 2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto agarden hose, which is connected to afresh water supply, and then connect itto the garden hose c

Maintenance 73 have a Yamaha dealer or other qualifiedmechanic do the work.The procedures involve disassemblingthe motor and exposing dangerous parts

Safety information 2 EMU33820 Gasoline exposure and spills Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasolinespills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.D

Maintenance 74 EMU34445 Maintenance chart 1TIP: ● Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. ● The mainten

Maintenance 75Fuel line(Low pres-sure)Inspection or replace-ment as necessaryFuel pumpInspection or replace-ment as necessaryFuel/engine oil leakage

Maintenance 76 EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 EMU28910TIP: When using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, inspecting valve clearance may be required morefreq

Maintenance 77 EMU28932 Greasing Yamaha marine grease (Water resistant grease) F25A, F25EA, T25AZMU06567

Maintenance 78 F25EHA, F25MHA EMU28956 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug The spark plug is an important engine com-ponent and is easy to inspect. The

Maintenance 79 move and inspect the spark plug becauseheat and deposits will cause the spark plugto slowly break down and erode.1. Remove the spark p

Maintenance 80 parts while the engine is running.NOTICE ECM00490 This procedure must be performed whilethe outboard motor is in the water. Aflushing

Maintenance 81 6. Add the correct amount of oil through thefiller hole. Put back the filler cap and thedipstick. NOTICE: Overfilling the oilcould c

Maintenance 82 ● Change the oil more often when operatingthe engine under adverse conditions suchas extended trolling. EMU29113 Checking wiring and c

Maintenance 83 using a pair of pliers.2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, andspacer (if equipped). WARNING! Donot use your hand to hold the propel-

Safety information 3 dling and lead to an accident, capsizing orswamping. EMU33772 Avoid collisions Scan constantly for people, objects, and oth-er b

Maintenance 84TIP: If the propeller nut does not align with thepropeller shaft hole after tightening to thespecified torque, tighten the nut further

Maintenance 85 6. Put a new gasket on the oil level plug.When the oil begins to flow out of the oillevel plug hole, insert and tighten the oillevel p

Maintenance 86 suction pipe) in a suitable cleaning sol-vent. Allow the filter to dry.5. Replace the gasket with a new one. Re-install the fuel joint

Maintenance 87 gloves. ● Do not smoke or bring any other sourceof ignition near the battery.Refer to page 16 for detailed safety infor- mation about

Maintenance 88 they are left on, the electrical systemcan be damaged. [ECM01930] 2. Disconnect the negative cable(s) fromthe negative (-) terminal.

89 Trouble Recovery EMU29427 Troubleshooting A problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-tion systems can cause poor starting, loss ofpower, or other

Trouble Recovery 90 Q. Is fuel system obstructed?A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line orother obstructions in fuel system.Q. Is fuel contaminated

Trouble Recovery 91 Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed?A. Distribute load to place boat on an evenplane.Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty?

Trouble Recovery 92 Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?A. Connect correctly.Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?A. Inspect spark plug and rep

Trouble Recovery 93 EMU29512 Power trim and tilt will not operate If the engine cannot be tilted up or down withthe power trim and tilt because of a