Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L (early, 60L / 69J) service guide
Oil, gear oil, spark plugs and the service schedule for the Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L (early, 60L / 69J) (200 to 225 hp, four-stroke), from the factory service manual, plus how we service it in Hawaiʻi.
Models covered: F200TR, LF200TR, F225TR and LF225TR four-stroke V6, DOHC 24 valve, 3,352 cm³ (204.5 cu in), fuel injected, regular unleaded fuel (86 PON). Model codes and starting serials: F200TR 60L from 1001799, LF200TR 60M from 1000373, F225TR 69J from 1007259, LF225TR 69K from 1002513.
Quick answers
- How much oil does a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L take?
- 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt) without filter; 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt) with filter.
- What engine oil does a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L use?
- 4-stroke motor oil, API SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40.
- What gear oil does a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L use, and how much?
- GEAR CASE LUBE, hypoid gear oil, SAE 90. Quantity: Regular rotation (F200TR, F225TR): 1.15 L (1.22 US qt, 1.01 Imp qt); counter rotation (LF200TR, LF225TR): 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt).
- What spark plug does a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L use?
- NGK LFR5A-11, qty 6. Gap: 1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in).
- How often should a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L be serviced?
- The factory schedule lists: Initial 10 hours; Initial 50 hours; Every 100 hours; Every 200 hours; Every 400 hours; Every 500 hours or 30 months. In Hawaiʻi's salt water we do a full yearly service every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, and a new engine needs its first (break-in) service.
- When should the water pump impeller be replaced on a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L?
- The factory schedule says to inspect it at 500 hours. In Hawaiʻi's warm salt water we replace it every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, because a worn impeller is the most common cause of overheating.
- What is the idle speed of a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L?
- 650 to 750 r/min.
- What is the propeller nut torque on a Yamaha F200 / F225 V6 3.3 L?
- 55 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 ft·lb).
Maintenance specs
| Engine oil | 4-stroke motor oil, API SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 |
|---|---|
| Engine oil quantity | 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt) without filter; 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt) with filter |
| Oil filter | 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb) with a 72.5 mm (2.9 in) filter wrench |
| Engine oil drain bolt (M14) | 27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 ft·lb) |
| Gear oil | GEAR CASE LUBE, hypoid gear oil, SAE 90 |
| Gear oil quantity | Regular rotation (F200TR, F225TR): 1.15 L (1.22 US qt, 1.01 Imp qt); counter rotation (LF200TR, LF225TR): 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt) |
| Lower unit holding pressure | 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm², 10 psi) for at least 10 seconds |
| Spark plug | NGK LFR5A-11, qty 6 |
| Spark plug gap | 1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in) |
| Spark plug torque | 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb) |
| Idle speed | 650 to 750 r/min |
| Thermostats | Opens 58 to 62 °C (136 to 144 °F); fully open 70 °C (158 °F); lift over 4.3 mm (0.17 in) |
| Trim tab bolt (M10) | 43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 ft·lb) |
| Propeller nut | 55 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 ft·lb) |
| Power trim and tilt fluid | ATF Dexron II; reservoir cap 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.1 ft·lb) |
| Valve clearance, cold | IN 0.20 ± 0.03 mm (0.008 ± 0.001 in); EX 0.34 ± 0.03 mm (0.013 ± 0.001 in) |
Service schedule
The factory maintenance intervals, with what is replaced and what is checked at each. Rows marked Hawaiʻi are our shop's yearly service for salt water use.
Initial 10 hours
Replace: engine oil, oil drain plug gasket, fuel filter, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets
Check: spark plugs
Initial 50 hours
Replace: gear case plug gaskets
Every 100 hours
Replace: engine oil, oil drain plug gasket, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets
Check: fuel filter
Every 200 hours
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, fuel filter, thermostat, anodes
Every 400 hours
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, fuel filter, thermostat, anodes
Every 500 hours or 30 months
Replace: engine oil, oil drain plug gasket, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, water pump impeller
Check: fuel filter
We replace the water pump impeller at every service from 200 hours up, which can be sooner than the factory schedule, because of Hawaiʻi’s warm salt water.
Source: Yamaha F200C / LF200C / F225C / LF225C service manual, LIT-18616-02-76. Specs can change by model year and serial number, so always confirm your exact model from the serial tag on the clamp bracket.