Yamaha 25 Owner's Manual

Also see for 25: Owner's manual

Contents

Table of contentsSafety information............................. 1Outboard motor safety .................... 1Propeller............................................ 1Rotating parts.................................... 1Hot parts ........................................... 1Electric shock .................................... 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)........... 1Gasoline ............................................ 1Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 1Carbon monoxide.............................. 1Modifications ..................................... 2Boating safety ................................. 2Alcohol and drugs ............................. 2Personal flotation devices ................. 2People in the water ........................... 2Passengers ....................................... 2Overloading....................................... 2Avoid collisions ................................. 2Weather ............................................ 3Accident reporting ............................. 3Boat education and training .............. 3Passenger training ............................ 3Boating safety publications ............... 3Laws and regulations ........................ 3Boating organizations...................... 4Basic boating rules (Rules of theroad) .............................................. 4Steering and sailing rules andsound signals.................................. 4Rules when encountering vessels .... 5Other special situations..................... 6General information .......................... 9Identification numbers record.......... 9Outboard motor serial number .......... 9Key number....................................... 9Read manuals and labels.............. 10Warning labels ................................ 10Specifications and requirements... 13Specifications ................................ 13Installation requirements ............... 14Boat horsepower rating ................... 14Mounting motor ............................... 14Remote control requirements........ 14Battery requirements..................... 14Specifications of Battery ................. 14Mounting battery ............................. 15Multiple batteries ............................. 15Without a rectifier or RectifierRegulator ...................................... 15Propeller selection ........................ 15Start-in-gear protection ................. 16Engine oil requirements ................ 16Fuel requirements ......................... 16Gasoline .......................................... 16Ring Free Fuel Additive................... 17Muddy or acidic water ................... 17Anti-fouling paint ........................... 17Motor disposal requirements......... 17Emergency equipment .................. 17Emission control information......... 18North American models................... 18Components .................................... 19Components diagram.................... 19Fuel tank ......................................... 19Fuel joint.......................................... 20Fuel gauge ...................................... 20Fuel tank cap................................... 20Air vent screw.................................. 20Remote control box ......................... 20Remote control lever ....................... 20Neutral interlock trigger ................... 21Neutral throttle lever ........................ 21Choke switch ................................... 21Tiller handle..................................... 21Gear shift lever ................................ 21Throttle grip ..................................... 22Throttle indicator ............................. 22Throttle friction adjuster................... 22Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) andclip................................................. 23Engine stop button .......................... 23Choke knob for pull type ................. 23Manual starter handle ..................... 24Starter button .................................. 24Main switch ..................................... 24Steering friction adjuster ................. 24Trim tab with anode......................... 25Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 25Shallow water lever ......................... 25Tilt lock mechanism......................... 26