Questions on Yamaha 225 Four Stroke

[ptsearch]

I had a couple of Q's on my new Yamaha. I have read the owners manuel cover to cover twice and called the dealer several times and get conflicting answers.<br /><br />1. Can I flush the motors with them running from the flushing devise (garden hose connector) without damaging the impeller?<br /><br />2. The right motor prop turns while in "N" while flushing. Is the normal?<br /><br />3. Planning a trip to the Bahamas with the boat and wanted to know what spare parts I should take with me?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.<br /><br />John

 

[JerseyJim]

Re: Questions on Yamaha 225 Four Stroke

1) yes... how else do you think the rest of us flush our motors? =)<br /><br />2) yes....normal...most outboards and IOs do this...<br /><br />3) I would just make sure you have enough fuel, a single side band radio, a liferaft, and perhaps an extra set of props in case you spin one...make sure you keep an eye out for logs, etc when running. There's nothing crappier than hitting a big object on your way out to the deep.

 

[tgodiver]

Re: Questions on Yamaha 225 Four Stroke

I had the same question on my 225 hp two-stroke.<br /><br />The answers I got were.<br /><br />1. No, the garden hose connector was used to flush the engine when it is not running. If you plan on running the engine, use the muffs. I AM STILL CONFUSED ON THIS!<br /><br />2. Yes my prop spins when it is in neutral. But does not make a difference when it is in the water, since the water resistance make the spin neglibile.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Questions on Yamaha 225 Four Stroke

Yamaha says NOT to run the motor using the hose flusher fitting on the engine.<br /><br />Use the "mouse ears" type of flusher around the gearcase water intakes when you want to run the motor out of water.