Trouble Recovery
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A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Troubleshooting
This section describes the likely causes and
remedies for problems, such as those in the
fuel, compression, and ignition systems, poor
starting, and loss of power. Please note that
all of the items in this section may not apply to
your model.
Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace fuel filter.
If your outboard motor requires repair, bring it
to a Yamaha dealer.
If the engine trouble-alert indicator is blinking,
consult your Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is fuel pump malfunctioning?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with
recommended type.
Starter will not operate.
Q. Is remote control lever in gear?
A. Shift to neutral.
Q. Are ignition parts malfunctioning?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is battery capacity low or weak?
A. Check battery condition. Use battery of rec-
ommended capacity.
Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly con-
nected?
A. Inspect wires for breaks and wear. Have
connections tightened and broken or worn
wires replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are battery connections corroded or
loose?
A. Tighten battery cables and clean battery
terminals.
Q. Are engine inner parts damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is fuse for starter relay or electric circuit
blown?
A. Check for cause of electric overload and
repair. Replace fuse with one of correct am-
perage.
Engine idles irregularly or stalls.
Q. Are spark plugs fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plugs. Clean or replace with
recommended type.
Q. Are starter components malfunctioning?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is fuel system clogged?
A. Inspect for pinched or kinked fuel line or
other obstructions in fuel system.
Engine will not start (starter operates).
Q. Is clip on engine shut-off cord (lanyard) in-
stalled?
Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
A. Install clip to engine shut-off switch.
Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
Q. Is fuel tank empty?
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha VF200, Yamaha VF225, Yamaha VF250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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