F15B

SERVICE GUIDE

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 NOTICE
This service guide has been prepared to provide Yamaha dealers with information regarding prod-
uct concept, technical features, benefits, technical descriptions and new servicing points of a new
model.

The information contained in this guide is essential to the Yamaha dealer service staff for their daily
customer service.

It is our hope that you will use this guide to train your service staff and that it will help answer any
questions concerning this new model.

This guide mainly features the differences between the F15B outboard motor and the F15A out-
board motor.

Use this guide together with the F15A service guide (90894-62940-92).

NOTE:
• The descriptions herein are based on the information officially announced by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. as of the end of July 2002.
• For further information, refer to the appropriate service manual.

The specifications, features, tips and servicing points are subject to change without notice.

F15B SERVICE GUIDE

(c) 2003 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 2003
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
 CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF FEATURES ................................................................................................ 1

TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................... 2

1. ENGINE UNIT.............................................................................................................. 2
2. TOP AND BOTTOM COWLINGS ................................................................................ 4
3. FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 6
4. CLAMP BRACKET AND UPPER CASING.................................................................. 7
5. LOWER DRIVE UNIT .................................................................................................. 8

SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 9

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 9
2. BASIC SERVICE DATA (EXTRACTED).................................................................... 10
3. TIGHTENING TORQUES .......................................................................................... 11
1) SPECIFIED TORQUES (EXTRACTED)................................................................ 11
2) GENERAL TORQUES........................................................................................... 12

RIGGNING INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 13

1. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 13
1) EXTERIOR ............................................................................................................ 13
2) CLAMP BRACKET ................................................................................................ 14
2. REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENTS INSTALLATION............................................ 15
1) REMOTE CONTROL CABLES INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
2) STOP SWITCH LEADS CONNECTION................................................................ 17
3) STEERING HOOK INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 17
3. PROPELLER SELECTION ........................................................................................ 18
1) FULL THROTTLE OPERATING RANGE .............................................................. 18
2) PROPELLER APPLICATIONS .............................................................................. 18
 OUTLINE OF FEATURES
The F15B outboard motor is more durable engine based on F15A outboard motor for pleasure
usage, and has following features;

POWER UNIT
• Aluminium alloy clamp lever for locking top cowling
• Toggle type top cowling clamp hook
• Firmly sealing for top and bottom cowlings
• Thicker top cowling hook attached with bigger rivet
• Flexible carburetor float valve hinge
• Nitrided top piston ring
• Steel choke rod
• Cup type fuel filter
• Anode on exhaust outer cover
• Fluorine bottom cowling mount rubber grommet
• Special coated steel cylinder head gasket
• Higher grade grease for recoil starter
• Steel throttle pulley shaft

BRACKET UNIT/UPPER CASE

• Special coated long stainless
steel exhaust pipe
• Anodic oxide coated oil pan
• Large receiver for throttle
shaft/grip

DRIVE UNIT
• Chromium-plated water pump
housing
• Special durable rubber oil seal
under water pump
• Tough surface treatment collar
of drive shaft

Fig. 1 Outboard motor outline

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 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DESCRIPTIONS
1. ENGINE UNIT
To obtain durability, reliability and serviceability, the following items have been adopted to the
engine unit and its related components.

• Galvanic anode has been used on the cooling-water passage of exhaust outer cover to prevent it
from corrosion.

Anode

Fig. 2 Cooling-water passage anode

• Special adhesive coated steel cylinder head gasket has been used for better water sealing.
The coating has been only given to the cylinder head side.

Adhesive coating

Cylinder head

Cylinder body
Fig. 3 Cylinder head gasket

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• Steel choke rod has been used instead of choke wire.
• A steel throttle shaft has been used for the throttle pulley.

Choke link rod

Steel throttle shaft

Fig. 4 Choke link rod

• The top piston ring made from a stainless steel has been given a nitriding treatment to reduce its
wearing out.

N25: 1st oversize 59.250 N: Standard size

N50: 2nd oversize 59.500
Fig. 5 Piston ring ID mark

• Higher grade grease has been used for the recoil starter to reduce wearing out.

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2. TOP AND BOTTOM COWLINGS
Following items have been adopted to the top and bottom cowlings to obtain durable, reliable and
waterproof structure.

• Aluminium alloy top cowling lock lever gives toughness.

• Toggled top cowling clamp hook with the spring tensioner can prevent the cowling from disengag-
ing even if the hook connection becomes loose.

Toggled hook

Spring tensioner

Aluminium alloy lever

Fig. 6 Cowling lock structure

• Thicker top cowling hook with bigger rivet gives firmly engagement between the top and bottom
cowlings.
• Thicker sealing rubber on the top cowling gives better waterproof capability.

M6 rivet

Thicker hook

T: Previous model 0.7 mm (0.028 in)

F15B 1.3 mm (0.051 in)

Fig. 7 Top cowling

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• A fluorine bottom cowling mount rubber grommet can reduce moldering.

Grommet

Fig. 8 Bottom cowling mount grommet

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3. FUEL SYSTEM
The following items have been used to obtain serviceability without replacing components.

• A cup type fuel filter has been used for serviceability and low maintenance cost to clean and reuse
the elements.

Fig. 9 Fuel filter

• The float with stainless steel hinge in the carburetor has been used for adjusting the float height for
valve seat.

Stainless steel hinge

Fig. 10 Float

• The carburetor has no acceleration pump to obtain simple structure, which can give reliability and
durability.

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4. CLAMP BRACKET AND UPPER CASING
To get durability and reliability, the following items have been adopted to the clamp bracket and
upper casing components.

• Stainless steel exhaust pipe with zinc dust and chromic acid oxidization combined coating treat-
ment has been used to reduce corrosion.

• An anodic oxide coating has been given to the oil pan surfaces to reduce corrosion.

Oil pan with anodic oxide coating

Long stainless steel exhaust pipe

with special coating

Fig. 11 Upper casing structure

• Larger receiving areas for throttle shaft and throttle grip have been used at the tiller handle.

Throttle shaft receiver Throttle grip receiver

Fig. 12 Tiller handle

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5. LOWER DRIVE UNIT
The following treatments have been given to the water pump and its related components to increase
durability.

• A chromium plating has been given to the insert and outer plate cartridges of water pump.
Also, a tough surface treatment has been given to the collar of drive shaft.

• Twin special durable rubber oil seals (HNBR) have been used for the drive shaft under the water
pump.
HNBR: Hydrogen nitrile rubber

Chromium plated water

pump housing

Special durable oil seal

Tough drive shaft collar

(Black)

Fig. 13 Water pump

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 SERVICE INFORMATION
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Item Unit
F15BMH F15BM
Model prefix code 6D4
Starting serial number 1000001
Dimension
Overall length mm (in) 1,001 (39.4) 643 (25.3)
Overall width mm (in) 427 (16.8) 369 (14.5)
S mm (in) 1,080 (42.5)
Overall height
L mm (in) 1,207 (47.5)
S mm (in) 440 (17.3)
Transom height
L mm (in) 567 (22.3)
Dry weight
S kg (lb) 45 (99) –
L kg (lb) 47 (104) 46 (101)
Performance
Maximum output kW (HP) 11.0 (15) @ 5,000 r/min
Full throttle operating range r/min 4,500 – 5,500
Maximum fuel consumption L (US gal, Imp gal)/hr 5.3 (1.39, 1.16) @5,500 r/min
Idle speed r/min 950
Power unit
Engine type 4-stroke, OHC, Twin
Total displacement cm3 (cu.in) 323 (19.7)
Bore × Stroke mm (in) 59 × 59 (2.32 × 2.32)
Compression ratio 9.19
Control system Tiller handle Remote control
Starting system Manual (Recoil starter)
Enrichment system Choke valve
Ignition control system CDI
Ignition timing Degree BTDC5 – BTDC30
Maximum generator output Volts – Amps (Watts) 12 – 6 (80) (*1)
Spark plug NGK DPR6EA-9
Cooling system Water
Exhaust system Propeller boss
Lubrication system Wet sump
(*1) Differs on model specification.

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 Model
Item Unit
F15BMH F15BM
Fuel and oil
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Fuel minimum rating RON (*2) 86
Engine oil type 4-stroke motor oil
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ
Engine oil grade (*3)
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
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w/o oil filter cm (US oz, Imp oz) 1,000 (33.8, 35.2)
Engine oil replacement
w/ oil filter cm3 (US oz, Imp oz) 1,200 (40.6, 42.3)
Gear oil type Hypoid gear oil
API GL-4
Gear oil grade (*3)
SAE 90
Gear oil quantity 3
cm (US oz, Imp oz) 250 (8.5, 8.8)
Bracket unit
Trim angle (*4) Degree 8, 12, 16, 20
Tilt-up angle Degree 63
Shallow water drive angle Degree 30, 36
Steering angle Degree S: 40 + P: 45
Drive unit
Gear shift positions F–N–R
Gear ratio 2.08 (27/13)
Reduction gear type Spiral bevel gear
Clutch type Dog clutch
Propeller shaft type Spline
Propeller direction Rear view Clockwise
Propeller ID mark J
(*2) RON: Research Octane Number
(*3) Meeting with both API and SAE requirements.
(*4) At 12-degree boat transom

2. BASIC SERVICE DATA (EXTRACTED)

Item Unit Data Notes
Minimum compression pres- At room temperature
kPa (Kgf/cm2, psi) 765 (8.4, 111)
sure (for reference) and sea level.
Valve clearance IN mm (in) 0.15 – 0.25 (0.006 – 0.010) Cold engine
Valve clearance EX mm (in) 0.20 – 0.30 (0.008 – 0.012) Cold engine
Piston clearance
µm 35 – 65
(for reference)
Trolling speed (for reference) r/min 850
Carburetor ID 6D400
Main jet #104
Pilot jet #45
Pilot screw Turns out 1 1/2

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3. TIGHTENING TORQUES
1) SPECIFIED TORQUES (EXTRACTED)
Tightening torques
Part to be tightened Thread size
N•m Kgf•m ft•lb
POWER UNIT
1st 10 1.0 7
Connecting rod cap bolt M7
2nd 21 2.1 15
1st 6 0.6 4
M6
2nd 12 1.2 9
Crankcase bolt
1st 15 1.5 11
M8
2nd 29 2.9 22
1st 6 0.6 4
M6
2nd 12 1.2 9
Cylinder head bolt
1st 15 1.5 11
M8
2nd 29 2.9 22
Drive sprocket nut (M28) 54 5.4 40
Driven sprocket bolt M6 12 1.2 9
1st 6 0.6 4
Exhaust outer cover bolt M6
2nd 12 1.2 9
Flywheel nut (M16) 108 11 80
Fuel pump mount screw M6 8 0.8 6
Intake silencer mount bolt M6 10 1.0 7
Main gallery blind plug PT1/4 15 1.5 11
Oil filter (M20) 17 1.7 13
Oil filter mount stud M20 39 3.9 29
Oil pressure switch PT1/8 8 0.8 6
Oil pressure switch terminal screw M4 2 0.2 1
Oil pump mount bolt M6 8 0.8 6
Recoil starter rope guide mount bolt M6 5 0.5 4
Spark plug M12 17 1.7 13
Valve clearance adjusting nut (M6) 13 1.3 10
DRIVE UNIT
Gear oil plug M8 9 0.9 6
Oil drain bolt M14 27 2.7 20
Pinion nut (M8) 25 2.5 18
Propeller nut (M10) 17 1.7 12
BRACKET UNIT
Grease nipple M6 3 0.3 2
Lower rubber mount bolt M8 32 3.2 23
Shift lever mount bolt M6 8 0.8 6
Through tube nut (7/8”) 22 2.2 16
Tiller handle mount nut (M8) 22 2.2 16
Upper rubber mount cap bolt M6 11 1.1 8
Upper rubber mount nut (M8) 21 2.1 15

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2) GENERAL TORQUES
General torques
This chart shows the general tightening torques Nut (A) Bolt (B)
for standard fasteners such as a bolt or nut with N•m kgf•m ft•lb
a standard thread pitch of ISO (International 8 mm M5 5 0.5 4
Organization for Standardization). To avoid 10 mm M6 8 0.8 6
warpage of the components, tighten the fasten- 12 mm M8 18 1.8 13
ers with a crisscross pattern and progressive 14 mm M10 36 3.6 27
stages until the specified tightening torque is
17 mm M12 43 4.3 32
obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the specific tighten-
ing torque is required clean and dry threads at
room temperature.

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 RIGGNING INFORMATION
1. DIMENSIONS
1) EXTERIOR
mm (in)

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2) CLAMP BRACKET
mm (in)
C/L

102.5 (4.0) 102.5 (4.0)

70.5 (2.8) 70.5 (2.8)

49 (1.9)

69 (2.7)
92.5 (3.6) 92.5 (3.6)

103.5 (4.1)
8.3 (0.3)

176 (6.9)
30 (1.2)

56 (2.2)
8.3 (0.3)

54.5 (2.1)

92.5 (3.6) 92.5 (3.6)

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2. REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
1) REMOTE CONTROL CABLES INSTALLATION
1) Remove the bolts (1), and then the fitting 5) Install the seal rubber and retaining plate
plate (2) and retainer (3). (6) to the remote control cables as shown.

(3)
(2)

(6)
Shift cable

(1) Throttle cable

2) Remove the seal rubber (4). NOTE:

• Install the seal rubber so that the slits are fac-
ing down.
• Install the retaining plate so that its open end
is facing out.

6) Put the seal rubber and retaining plate with

remote control cables into the grooves of
bottom cowling.
(4)

3) Prepare the small parts in the package.

4) Screw the cable ends (5) fully in to the re-

mote control cables.

(5)

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7) Reinstall the retainer and fitting plate, with 11) Install the cable end into the pin, and se-
the bolts. cure it with the clip (9) and lock nut (10).

Bolt torque: Nut torque:

8 N•m (0.8 kgf•m, 5.9 ft•lb) 5 N•m (0.5 kgf•m, 3.7 ft•lb)

(10)

(9)

8) Set the remote control lever into the neutral 12) Contact the throttle pulley (11) with the
and idle position. See the instruction in the stopper (12), and then adjust the throttle
remote control package. cable end so it aligns with the pin (13) on
the throttle pulley.
9) Place the shift link lever (7) in the neutral
position. (12)
(11)

10) Adjust the shift cable end so it aligns with

the pin (8) on the shift link lever.

(8) (13)

(7)

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13) Install the cable end into the pin, and se- 2) Connect the engine stop switch connector
cure it with the clip (14) and lock nut (15). (2) firmly.

Nut torque:
5 N•m (0.5 kgf•m, 3.7 ft•lb)

(15)
(14)

(2)

NOTE:
Connect the caps each other for waterproofing.

14) Check the shift and throttle operation. Re- 3) STEERING HOOK INSTALLATION
adjust above steps, if necessary. 1) Install the steering hook (1) with the bolt as
shown, and secure it with the self-locking
nut.
2) STOP SWITCH LEADS CONNECTION
1) Unscrew and remove the cap (1). Bolt torque:
10 N•m (1.0 Kgf•m, 7 ft•lb)

(1)

(1)

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3. PROPELLER SELECTION
Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with propellers chosen to perform well over a range of applica-
tions, but there may be uses where a propeller with a different pitch would be more appropriate.
For a greater operating load, a smaller-pitch propeller is more suitable as enables the correct
engine speed to be maintained.
Conversely, a larger-pitch propeller is more suitable for a smaller operating load.

1) FULL THROTTLE OPERATING RANGE

At full throttle operation and under a maximum boat load, the engine speed should be within the
upper half of the full throttle operating range.
Select a propeller which fulfills this requirement.

Full throttle operating range:

4,500 – 5,500 r/min

CAUTION:
Do not run the engine so that the engine speed exceeds the full throttle operating range.
Otherwise, an overheat or engine damage could occur.

If the engine speed exceeds the full throttle operating range at full throttle running, replace to a
larger pitch propeller.
If the engine speed does not reach the full throttle operating range at full throttle running, replace to
a smaller pitch propeller.

NOTE:
• The engine speed at full throttle operation makes a change of approximately 300 r/min when the
propeller pitch is changed one inch.
• The maximum engine speed increases a little when the outboard motor is trimmed up.

2) PROPELLER APPLICATIONS
Diameter Pitch
Model Mark Material Part No. Remarks
(inch) (inch)
9 1/2 6 1/2 J Aluminum 683-45949-00-EL
9 1/4 8 J Aluminum 63V-45947-00-EL
9 1/4 9 J Aluminum 63V-45945-00-EL
F15B
9 1/4 10 J Aluminum 63V-45952-00-EL
9 1/4 11 J Aluminum 63V-45943-00-EL
9 1/4 12 J Aluminum 683-45941-00-EL
NOTE:
A durable 8-, 9-, 10-, or 11-inch 63V type propeller is recommended.

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