Section 1 — General Information

Outboard Model Codes

1984 to 1990 code guide
150 E T L D
Prop Shaft Electric Power Tilt or Power Lower Unit Model
Horsepower Start Trim & Tilt Shaft Length Year
Examples S = 15” (UR Short) N = 1984
9.9 L = 20” (UR Long) K = 1985
15 X = 25” (UR Ultra Long) J = 1986
200 J = Jet Drive Lower Unit H = 1987
G = 1988
F = 1989

(UR = User Required) D = 1990

Four-Stroke Models: usa/canada model identification

Standard four-stroke models are identified by (b) (c) (a) (d)
an “F” before the 9.9 power rating. High thrust (a) model name
four-stroke models are identified by a “T” before (b) Prefix model code
(c) Transom length
the 9.9 power rating. (d) serial number
Special Models: Some special models were
produced that did not follow the above model
NOTE: Early models, 1984 to 1986, also had a
designation procedure. These were the V6
factory production model variation code marked
Special (220hp), V6 Excel (225hp), CV and the
on the engine similar to: 150AETO. This code
PRO models. Each of these models did include
does not contain any model year indicator and
shaft length and year indicators in their model
can be ignored.
names
Pay special attention to every section of the
model code.
1991 to 2005 code guide
V X 150 T L R A
Model Fuel Prop Shaft Trim & Tilt/ Lower Unit Control Model
Injected Horsepower Power Trim & Tilt Shaft Length Method Year
C = C Series X = 0X66 Example: T = Pwr Trim & Tilt S = 15” (UR Short) R = Remote Control P = 1991
E = Enduro Z = HPDI 6 with Electric Start L = 20” (UR Long) H = Tiller Handle Q = 1992
F = Four Stroke 9.9 X = 25” (UR Ultra Long) R = 1993
P = Pwr Tilt
L = Left Hand 200 U = 30” (UR Super Ultra Long) S = 1994
with Electric Start
P = Pro J = Jet Drive Lower Unit T = 1995
S = Saltwater E = Manual Tilt U = 1996
T = Four Stroke with Electric Start V = 1997
High Thrust (UR = User Required) W = 1998
M = Manual Tilt
B = Inshore X = 1999
with Manual Start
D = Twin Props Y = 2000
V = VMAX Z = 2001
A = 2002
B = 2003
C = 2004
D = 2005

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april 2005 and newer production model name guide
V X 150 B T L R
Model Fuel Induction Prop Shaft New Model Starting/Tilt Shaft Control
Description Horsepower Designator Method Length Method
B = Inshore Series F = Four Stroke Example: Any letter appearing between Prop T = Power Trim S = 15" R = Remote
C = C Series X = OX66 Advanced 6 Shaft Horsepower and Starting/Tilt and Tilt Model L = 20" Control
D = Twin Propellers Fuel Injection 9.9 Method is a “New Model with Electric X = 25" H = Tiller
E = Enduro Series Z = HPDI® 90 Designator”. Where used, these Start U = 30" Handle
F = Four Stroke (High Pressure 150 distinguish enhancement(s) to an P = Power Tilt J = Jet
L = Counter Rotation Direct Injection) 250 existing outboard model sufficient with Electric Drive
P = Pro Series 300 to deem it a new model, or a com- Start Unit
S = Saltwater Series pletely new outboard that is a E = Manual Tilt
T = High Thrust direct replacement of an existing with Electric
V = V MAX® Series outboard model. Start
Z = HPDI® M = Manual Tilt
(High Pressure Example: with Manual
Direct Injection) VZ300BTLR Start
F9.9FMSH
F15CPLH
F40BTLR

NOTE: After 2005 model year production, new models being produced will no longer have the last
letter of the model code which typically has designated “Model Year” (i.e. 90TLRD will now be
90TLR). Engines produced in April 2005 and later will require the complete PID (model code and
serial number) to locate the proper service and parts information.

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 Section 1 — General Information

Model Code Chang

Changes for F40 Models
In order to simplify Yamaha model codes and the introduction of new models, Yamaha has revised
its model code designators (starting with this all-new engine). Please note that all other Yamaha
engines will retain their current models
model codes
codes until further
further notice.
notice.

F 40 B T X R
Fuel Induction Horsepower Model Code Starting Method Shaft Length Control Method
Designator
F =FFour-Stroke
= 4 stroke B = 3 Star T = PTT & E start S = 15" RR==Remote
RemoteControl
control
CARB P = PT & E start L = 20" HH==Tiller
TillerHandle
handle
Rating E = Electric start X = 25"
M = Manual start U =30"
J = Jet

F 40 L E H A
Fuel Induction Horsepower Shaft Length Starting Method Control Method Generation
PTT
FF==Four-Stroke
Four Stroke S = 15” Blank = PTT & E start Blank = Remote A = 1st change on motor
L = 20” P = PT & E start Control B = 2nd change on motor
X = 25” E = Electric start H = Tiller Handle C = 3rd change on motor
U = 30” M = Manual start C = Command Link Etc.
J = Jet Control

F 40 L A
Fuel Induction Horsepower Shaft Length Starting Method Control Method Generation
PTT
FF == Four-Stroke
Four Stroke S = 15” Blank = PTT & E start Blank = Remote A = 1st change on motor
L = 20” P = PT & E start Control B = 2nd change on motor
X = 25” E = Electric start H = Tiller Handle C = 3rd change on motor
U = 30” M = Manual start C = Command Link Etc.
J = Jet Control

F 40 J E H A
Fuel Induction Horsepower Shaft Length Starting Method Control Method Generation
PTT
FF==Four-Stroke
Four Stroke S = 15” Blank = PTT & E start Blank = Remote A = 1st change on motor
L = 20” P = PT & E start Control B = 2nd change on motor
X = 25” E = Electric start H = Tiller Handle C = 3rd change on motor
U = 30” M = Manual start C = Command Link Etc.
J = Jet Control

F 40 J E A
Fuel Induction Horsepower Shaft Length Starting Method Control Method Generation
PTT
FF==Four-Stroke
Four Stroke S = 15” Blank = PTT & E start Blank = Remote A = 1st change on motor
L = 20” P = PT & E start Control B = 2nd change on motor
X = 25” E = Electric start H = Tiller Handle C = 3rd change on motor
U = 30” M = Manual start C = Command Link Etc.
J = Jet Control

Please note all other Yamaha outboard models will continue to use the current model code system at
this time. “Generation” codes will change at such time new Yamaha outboards models are introduced.
Model codes will utilize this new and simpler format at that time.

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