EThank you for choosing a Yamaha out-board motor. This Owner’s manual con-tains information needed for proper oper-ation, maintenance and care. A thoroughunderstanding of these simple instruc-tions will help you obtain maximumenjoyment from your new Yamaha. If youhave any question about the operation ormaintenance of your outboard motor,please consult a Yamaha dealer.In this Owner’s Manual particularlyimportant information is distinguished inthe following ways.Q 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 motor.cCA CAUTION indicates special precautionsthat must be taken to avoid damage tothe outboard motor.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to makeprocedures easier or clearer.* Yamaha continually seeks advance-ments in product design and quality.Therefore, while this manual containsthe most current product informationavailable at the time of printing, theremay be minor discrepancies betweenyour machine and this manual. If thereis any question concerning this manual,please consult your Yamaha dealer.NOTE:The VX200TR and its standard acces-sories are used as a base for the explana-tions and illustrations in this manual.Therefore, some items may not apply toevery model.EMU01448TO THE OWNEREMU01446VX200B, VX225BOWNER'S MANUAL©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA1st Edition, March 2002All rights reserved.Any reprinting or unauthorized usewithout the written permission ofYamaha Motor Corporation, USAis expressly prohibited.Printed in JapanP/N LIT-18626-04-98