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Yamaha Outboards, 1992-98 (SELOC Publications Marine Manuals)

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I recently purchased a boat with twin "96" model 225 SW Yamaha's. I typically do all of my own maintenance and was looking for a manual that basically covered my new engines. The title indicated that it covers all motors from 1992 threw 1998. I was concerned with this broad range but thought that it would have a few good pieces of info that could be useful. I was very wrong in that assumption. The illustrations are of very old motors and the wiring diagrams are so small that the print cannot be read with a magnifying glass. In the entire manual there is not even a mention of my 225 hp motors. Buyer be ware of this very poor publication. Clymer has outdone them self with this very poor book

This Manual covers repair, service and trouble shooting procedures for Yamaha outboards. The manual is written specifically for 2-250 Horsepower, 1-6 Cylinder 2 stroke Outboards; including Jet Drives. Indepth information is included on all aspects of servicing covering fuel system, oil injection, ignition & electrical system, power head, lower unit, trim & tilt, tuning and maintenance. There are hundreds of supporting illustrations, diagrams and step by step instructions making this manual easy to follow for the begginer to the expert. This manual covers everything you need to know about Yamaha outboards, nothing is left out. If you own a 2 stroke Yamaha outboard between the years 1992 - 1998, then you should get yourself a copy of this manual. You won't regret it.

Caution: This Manual is very poor. For one thing it is a Chilton Manual. If I had been made aware of this I never would have bought it. Chilton, as so many mechanics know is the underdog of all repair manuals. If for instance you a want to rebuild a carburetor you get limited instructions such as " Remove carburetor replace worn parts Install carburetor "
With that said Good Luck trying to find a manual from another publisher.
Try Yamaha, more expensive but as I haven't read this one it has to be better than the Seloc Chilton

I own a 1998 70hp Yamaha. My maintenance, just like most outboard maintenance, is with the carburetors. I have worked extensively with other factory and after market manuals. I was very disappointed with this manual. The carburetors for this motor were not documented. The pictures in the manual are poor (very dark). I found the Clymer manual (also available thru Amazon) to be much better.