2002 F225- more ???

[mattttt25]

getting ready to water test my "new" boat w/ a single 2002 F225. couple more quick questions-<br /><br />1. suggestions on best manual to buy? i probably won't do much maintenance on this beast myself, but want a general understanding of the engine and it's requirements, and some troubleshooting info.<br /><br />2. if it has 230 hrs on it, what standard maintenance should have been performed to date? i'll be reviewing all service records, want to know what i should see other than winterizing and commissioning each yr.<br /><br />3. what's the recommended max rpm range?<br /><br />4. understanding that compression should be equal among all cylinders, what should that number be for a well maintained engine?<br /><br />5. anything else i should notice when this thing is running? never operated a 4-stroke or yammy before. do they have any quirks or something they don't do? anything i could catch as a possible problem?<br /><br />thanks all-

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2002 F225- more ???

has the 2 throttle mods been done< has the regulator/driver mod been done if needed? the maint steps for the 200hr OR annual maint is outlined in the service manual and the tech guide . the 200 OR annual maint is extensive but not as extensive as the 400 OR 2 year maint.if its all done they go a long time. if its gundecked they start having the same neglect issues and failures of the two stroke.<br /> its more expensive to maintain than a two stroke but I have some in service with over 4000 hours.

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: 2002 F225- more ???

buy the yamaha factory shop manual<br />the engine should get to 6000rpm or close<br />the f225 doesnt make smoke and its kinda hard<br />to hear running at idle, heh.<br />take the model/serial number to a dealer and ask for a warranty work performed printout.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: 2002 F225- more ???

thanks fellas. boat is being bought froma dealer through a brokerage. i will be given all service records and warranty record history. just want to be sure i know what i'm looking for.<br /><br />one more quick question i know my mnaul will tell me- when is the oil and filter changed? i think i read 100 hrs or once a year. is this correct? does it matter if it's done in the spring or fall?