Yamaha F175A

Specifications

Key technical details and service capacities for the Yamaha F175A.

Engine
4-stroke DOHC inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2785 cm³
Bore × stroke
96.0 × 96.2 mm
Rated output
128.7 kW
Full-throttle operating range
5000–6000 rpm
Idle speed
650–750 rpm
Ignition system
TCI
Fuel induction
Electronic Fuel Injection
Maximum alternator output
50 A
Gear ratio
1.86 (26/14)
Spark plug
NGK LFR6A-11
Spark-plug gap
1–1.1 mm
Starting system
Electric Starter
Recommended fuel
Regular Unleaded Gasoline
Recommended engine oil
Yamalube 4-stroke marine; SAE 10W-30/10W-40/5W-30; API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Engine oil — without oil-filter replacement
4.3 L
Engine oil — with oil-filter replacement
4.5 L
Gear oil capacity
0.980 L
Recommended gear oil
SAE 90 API GL-4 / SAE 80W API GL-5 / SAE 90 API GL-5

Common problems

Start with the symptom you can observe, then review safe next steps.

  • Engine cranks but will not start

    The starter turns the engine, but the engine does not begin running. Several fuel-supply or starting-setup conditions are possible; this is not a single diagnosis.

  • Unstable idle or stalling

    The engine starts but does not maintain a stable unloaded idle, or it stops. Fuel-path conditions are possible and unresolved cases require professional diagnosis.

  • Engine lacks power

    The engine runs but produces less power than expected. Fuel supply, external load, trim and propeller condition are among the possible areas to inspect.

Engine warnings

Understand what each warning means and the immediate action to take.

  • Low-oil-pressure warning

    The warning indicates that engine oil pressure has fallen.

    What to do: Stop the engine immediately and check the engine-oil level only after safe access is possible. Do not continue operating if the warning persists; obtain Yamaha dealer assistance.

  • Overheat warning

    The warning indicates that engine temperature has risen abnormally high.

    What to do: Stop the engine safely and inspect the cooling-water inlet. If the cause cannot be found and corrected, obtain Yamaha dealer assistance.

Troubleshooting guides

Step-by-step troubleshooting guidance for common Yamaha F175A issues, warning conditions and related checks.

Recommended maintenance schedule

Yamaha publishes the hour and calendar thresholds together. They are shown descriptively, not as a calculated due date.

Initial service — 10 hours / 1 month

  • Change engine oil
  • Change gear oil
  • Lubricate lubrication points
  • Replace engine oil filter — Yamaha dealer / qualified technician

Recurring — 50 hours / 3 months

  • Lubricate lubrication points

Recurring — 100 hours / 6 months

  • Change engine oil
  • Change gear oil
  • Lubricate lubrication points

Recurring — 200 hours / 12 months

  • Replace engine oil filter — Yamaha dealer / qualified technician