Yamaha F225 (V6 3.3 L) service guide
Oil, gear oil, spark plugs and the service schedule for the Yamaha F225 (V6 3.3 L) (225 hp, four-stroke), from the factory service manual, plus how we service it in Hawaiʻi.
Models covered: F225TR four-stroke V6, 3,352 cm³, fuel injected. Model code 6BB from serial 1000001. Premium unleaded fuel.
Quick answers
- How much oil does a Yamaha F225 take?
- 5.6 L (5.92 US qt, 4.93 Imp qt) without filter; 5.8 L (6.13 US qt, 5.10 Imp qt) with filter.
- What engine oil does a Yamaha F225 use?
- 4-stroke motor oil, API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL, SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 or 10W-40.
- What gear oil does a Yamaha F225 use, and how much?
- Hypoid gear oil, API GL-4, SAE 90. Quantity: 920 cm³ (31.1 US oz, 32.4 Imp oz).
- What spark plug does a Yamaha F225 use?
- NGK LFR6A-11, qty 6. Gap: 1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in).
- How often should a Yamaha F225 be serviced?
- The factory schedule lists: Initial 20 hours (3 months); Every 100 hours (1 year); Every 300 hours (3 years); Every 500 hours (5 years); Every 1,000 hours. 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 F225?
- The factory schedule says to replace it at 300 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 F225?
- 600 to 700 r/min.
- What is the propeller nut torque on a Yamaha F225?
- 54 N·m (5.4 kgf·m, 39.8 ft·lb).
Maintenance specs
| Engine oil | 4-stroke motor oil, API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL, SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 or 10W-40 |
|---|---|
| Engine oil quantity | 5.6 L (5.92 US qt, 4.93 Imp qt) without filter; 5.8 L (6.13 US qt, 5.10 Imp qt) with filter |
| Oil filter | 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13.3 ft·lb) with a 72.5 mm (2.9 in) oil filter wrench; oil the new O-ring; do not damage the oil pressure sensor or its lead |
| Engine oil drain bolt | M14: 27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19.9 ft·lb); starboard apron comes off first, apron bolts 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 ft·lb) |
| Gear oil | Hypoid gear oil, API GL-4, SAE 90 |
| Gear oil quantity | 920 cm³ (31.1 US oz, 32.4 Imp oz) |
| Gear oil drain and check screws | 9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 ft·lb), new gaskets; front cooling water inlet cover bolt 2 N·m (0.2 kgf·m, 1.5 ft·lb) |
| Lower unit holding pressure | 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm², 10 psi), held at least 10 seconds |
| Spark plug | NGK LFR6A-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, 18.4 ft·lb); ignition coil bolt M6 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb) |
| Idle speed | 600 to 700 r/min |
| Thermostats (port and starboard) | Open (0.05 mm) 58 to 62 °C (136 to 144 °F); above 70 °C (158 °F) more than 4.3 mm (0.17 in) |
| Anode screws and bolts | Anode screw M4 3 N·m (0.3 kgf·m, 2.2 ft·lb); anode bolt M6 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb); anode bolt M5 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 ft·lb) |
| Propeller nut | 54 N·m (5.4 kgf·m, 39.8 ft·lb) |
| Power trim and tilt | Fluid ATF Dexron II; reservoir cap 0.7 N·m (0.07 kgf·m, 0.5 ft·lb). Trim tab bolt M10 42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31.0 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) |
| Timing belt | Installation height 2.0 mm (0.08 in); belt to belt guide clearance 1.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.04 ± 0.02 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 20 hours (3 months)
Replace: engine oil, oil drain plug gasket, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, propeller cotter pin
Check: fuel filter
Every 100 hours (1 year)
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, gear case plug gaskets
Check: spark plugs, water pump impeller, thermostat, anodes
Every 200 hours or 1 year (our Hawai‘i yearly service) Hawai‘i
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, gear case plug gaskets, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, thermostat, anodes
Every 300 hours (3 years)
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, gear case plug gaskets, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, thermostat, anodes
Every 500 hours (5 years)
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, fuel filter, gear case plug gaskets, anodes, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, thermostat
Every 1,000 hours
Replace: engine oil, oil filter, oil drain plug gasket, fuel filter, gear case plug gaskets, anodes, water pump impeller
Check: spark plugs, thermostat
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 F225 service manual, LIT-18616-03-05. Specs can change by model year and serial number, so always confirm your exact model from the serial tag on the clamp bracket.