9.9F, 15F OWNER’S MANUAL - Safety, operation and maintenance guide

Nov 4, 2026

Owner’s Manual for the Yamaha 9.9F and 15F outboard motors. Provides safety alert and warning/notice/tip instructions to prevent personal injury, avoid damage, and ensure correct operation. Covers initial owner guidance, country/warranty considerations, and model compatibility notes for the 9.9FMH and 15FMH explanations. Includes a detailed contents outline addressing safety information, boating safety practices, legal requirements, identification numbers, conformity and CE marking, specifications, installation requirements, propeller selection, lubrication and fuel needs, components identification, and emergency equipment guidance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Safety information

Outboard motor safety

Propeller

Rotating parts

Hot parts

Electric shock

Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

Gasoline

Gasoline exposure and spills

Carbon monoxide

Modifications

Boating safety

Alcohol and drugs

Personal flotation devices

People in the water

Passengers

Overloading

Avoid collisions

Weather

Passenger training

Boating safety publications

Laws and regulations

General information

Identification numbers record

Outboard motor serial number

EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

CE Marking

Read manuals and labels

Warning labels

Specifications and requirements

Specifications

Installation requirements

Boat horsepower rating

Mounting motor

Propeller selection

Start-in-gear protection

Engine oil requirements

Fuel requirements

Muddy or acidic water

Anti-fouling paint

Motor disposal requirements

Emergency equipment

Components

Components diagram

Fuel tank

Fuel joint

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank cap

Air vent screw

Tiller handle

Gear shift lever

Throttle grip

Throttle indicator

Throttle friction adjuster

Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) and clip

Engine stop button

Choke

9.9F 15F OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. 63V-28199-7C-E0 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold. EMU25107 To the owner Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner’s Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. In this Owner’s Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. : This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. EWM00781 WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ECM00701 NOTICE A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor or other property. TIP: A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. To ensure long product life, Yamaha recommends that you use the product and perform the specified periodic inspections and maintenance by correctly following the instructions in the owner’s manual. Any damage resulting from neglect of these instructions is not covered by warranty. Some countries have laws or regulations restricting users from taking the product out of the country where it was purchased, and it may be impossible to register the product in the destination country. Additionally, the warranty may not apply in certain regions. When planning to take the product to another country, consult the dealer where the product was purchased for further information. If the product was purchased used, please consult your closest dealer for customer reregistration, and to be eligible for the specified services. TIP: The 9.9FMH, 15FMH and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25121 9.9F, 15F OWNER’S MANUAL ©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, February 2010 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan Safety information............................. 1 Outboard motor safety .................... 1 Propeller ............................................. 1 Rotating parts ..................................... 1 Hot parts ............................................. 1 Electric shock ..................................... 1 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............ 1 Gasoline ............................................. 1 Gasoline exposure and spills ............. 1 Carbon monoxide ............................... 1 Modifications ...................................... 2 Boating safety ................................. 2 Alcohol and drugs............................... 2 Personal flotation devices .................. 2 People in the water............................. 2 Passengers ........................................ 2 Overloading ........................................ 2 Avoid collisions ................................... 2 Weather .............................................. 3 Passenger training .............

FAQs

What does the manual’s safety alert symbol mean?

The safety alert symbol warns of potential personal injury hazards. Follow all safety messages after the symbol to help avoid possible injury or death.

What is the difference between a WARNING and a NOTICE?

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided. A NOTICE specifies special precautions needed to avoid damage to the outboard motor or other property.

Which motor models are used as the base for explanations and illustrations?

The manual states that the 9.9FMH, 15FMH and standard accessories are used as the base, so some items may not apply to every model.

Nov 4, 2026

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