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F40H, F50H, FT50J, F60F, FT60G

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Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL F40H F40G F50H FT50J F60F FT60G F70A 6C1 28199 7J E0 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 1...

Page 2: ...53 Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold 6C1 9 7J 1E0...

Page 3: ...ual contains the most current prod uct information available at the time of print ing there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this man...

Page 4: ...J F60F FT60G F70A OWNER S MANUAL 2020 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition November 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is e...

Page 5: ...4 Mounting outboard motor 14 Remote control requirements 14 Battery requirements 14 Battery specifications 14 Propeller selection 14 Start in gear protection 15 Engine oil requirements 15 Fuel require...

Page 6: ...ks before starting engine 43 Fuel level 44 Remove the top cowling 44 Fuel system 44 Controls 45 Engine shut off cord lanyard 45 Engine oil 45 Engine 46 Flushing device 46 Install top cowling 46 Power...

Page 7: ...gine oil 77 Replacing the engine oil filter 80 Why Yamalube 81 Inspecting wiring and connectors 81 Checking propeller 81 Removing propeller 82 Installing propeller 82 Changing gear oil 83 Inspecting a...

Page 8: ...e shock or electrocution EMU33662 Power trim and tilt Body parts can be crushed between the mo tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Keep body parts out of this area at all tim...

Page 9: ...ollow when boating EMU33711 Alcohol and drugs Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs Intoxication is one of the most com mon factors contributing to boating fatalities EMU40281 Personal...

Page 10: ...Take early action to avoid collisions Re member boats do not have brakes and stopping the engine or reducing throttle can reduce the ability to steer If you are not sure that you can stop in time befo...

Page 11: ...the event of an emergency EMU33891 Boating safety publications Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information can be obtained from many boating organizations EMU33602 Laws a...

Page 12: ...own in the illustration Re cord this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key EMU38983 EC Declaration of Conformity DoC This declaration is included with outboard motors t...

Page 13: ...to outboard motors that conform to European regulations Outboard motors affixed with this CE mark ing conform with the directives of 2006 42 EC 94 25 EC 2003 44 EC 2014 30 EU and 2004 108 EC 2013 53 E...

Page 14: ...ead any manuals supplied with the boat Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat If you need any additional information contact your Yamaha dealer EMU33836 Warning labels If these labels are...

Page 15: ...General information 8 F40G F70A 3 1 2 ZMU07077 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 8...

Page 16: ...rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 3 EWM01672 Read Owner s Manuals and labels Wear an approved personal flotation devi...

Page 17: ...ard Remote control lever gear shift lever operat ing direction dual direction Engine start Engine cranking EMU48000 Engine data recording This model s ECM stores certain engine data to assist in the d...

Page 18: ...ll not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases In addi tion Yamaha may provide engine data to a contractor in order to outsource services re lated to the handling of the engi...

Page 19: ...lb FT50JET 119 kg 262 lb F40GET F70AET 125 kg 276 lb FT60GET Dry weight AL X 123 kg 271 lb F70AET 129 kg 284 lb FT60GET Performance Full throttle operating range 5000 6000 r min F40HET F50HED F50HET...

Page 20: ...ded fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Min research octane number RON 90 Fuel tank capacity 24 L 6 34 US gal 5 28 Imp gal Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 4 or 4 stroke outboard motor oil Recommended engin...

Page 21: ...os sibly causing a collision or throwing passengers overboard If the engine ever starts in gear the start in gear protection device is not working correctly and you should dis continue using the outbo...

Page 22: ...tay within the recommended engine speed range when carrying lighter loads Yamaha recommends to use a propeller suit able for the Shift Dampener System SDS For further information consult your Yamaha d...

Page 23: ...hat has been stored in clean containers TIP This mark identifies the recommended fuel for this outboard motor as specified by Eu ropean regulation EN228 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identif...

Page 24: ...1 Muddy or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you have your dealer install the optional chromium plated water pump kit if you use the outboard motor in muddy or acidic water conditions Howev...

Page 25: ...J F60F FT60G 16 17 9 12 11 6 7 5 10 8 13 14 15 1 3 4 2 1 Top cowling 2 Water separator 3 Cowling lock lever 4 Drain screw 5 Anode 6 Anti cavitation plate 7 Trim tab anode 8 Propeller 9 Cooling water i...

Page 26: ...owling 2 Water separator 3 Cowling lock lever 4 Drain screw 5 Anti cavitation plate 6 Trim tab anode 7 Propeller 8 Cooling water inlet 9 Anode s 10 Clamp bracket 11 Tilt support lever 12 Power trim an...

Page 27: ...its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com mercial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula tions TRIP TIME BATT Km h knot mph km...

Page 28: ...laws or regulations re garding radio wave transmission in the country it is used in For details consult your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha Security System which pro tects against theft consists of the rec...

Page 29: ...throttle without shifting into ei ther forward or reverse put the remote con trol lever in the neutral position and lift the neutral throttle lever TIP The neutral throttle lever will operate only wh...

Page 30: ...on curve on the throttle indicator shows the relative amount of fuel consumed for each throttle position Choose the setting that offers the best performance and fuel economy for the desired operation...

Page 31: ...way under power WARNING At tach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the...

Page 32: ...he on position EMU31433 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and can be set according to operator preference An ad juster lever is loc...

Page 33: ...ts current position For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch see pages 56 and 59 EMU26156 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located on the...

Page 34: ...n improperly adjusted trim tab could cause difficult steering Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or re placed to be sure steering is correct Be sure you have tightened the bolt afte...

Page 35: ...rt lever for power trim and tilt or hydro tilt model To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up position lock the tilt support lever to the clamp bracket ECM00661 Do not use the tilt support lever or...

Page 36: ...stem If water separated from the fuel exceeds a specific volume the alert device of 6Y8 Mul tifunction Tachometer will activate Activation of alert device The water separator alert indicator of 6Y8 Mu...

Page 37: ...Components 30 details on how to read the alert indicator see page 39 1 Alert indicator 1 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 30...

Page 38: ...ator will light up For further information on reading the indicator see page 39 ECM00053 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat alert indicator is on Serious en gine damage will occur EMU26...

Page 39: ...urs for the current trip The display can also be turned on and off To change the display format press the mode button The display can show total hours or trip hours or turn off To reset the trip hours...

Page 40: ...ll light momen tarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter EMU36062 Speedometer The speedometer displays km h mph or knots according to operator preference Se lect t...

Page 41: ...ess the mode button repeatedly until the indicator on the face of the gauge points to trip meter clock or voltmeter EMU26692 Trip meter This gauge displays the distance the boat has traveled since the...

Page 42: ...ed Get back to the port using trolling engine speed NOTICE Running out of fuel can damage the engine ECM01771 EMU26733 Low battery voltage alert indicator If battery voltage drops the display will aut...

Page 43: ...alert indicators Indicators Yamaha Security System indicator op tional This indicator appears when the Yamaha Security System is in lock mode 1 Tachometer 2 Trim meter 3 Multifunction display 1 Set b...

Page 44: ...ising the engine trouble alert indicator will start to blink Get back to the port soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immediately ECM00921 In such an event the engine will not oper ate properly Consult a...

Page 45: ...ow oil pressure alert indicator If the engine oil pressure drops too low the low oil pressure alert indicator will start to blink and the engine speed will automatical ly decrease to about 2000 3500 r...

Page 46: ...igh the alert device will activate The engine speed will automatically de crease to 2000 3500 r min The overheat alert indicator will light or blink if equipped The buzzer will sound if equipped on th...

Page 47: ...se to about 2000 3500 r min The low oil pressure alert indicator will light or blink if equipped The buzzer will sound if equipped If the alert system has activated stop the en gine as soon as it is s...

Page 48: ...Otherwise the boat could be hard to steer For single en gine boats mount the outboard motor on the centerline keel line of the boat EMU26937 Mounting height boat bottom The mounting height of your ou...

Page 49: ...he design or condition of the boat or ac cessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising If the outboard motor is oper ated con...

Page 50: ...es a period of 10 hours break in to allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly TIP Run the engine in the water under load in gear with a propeller installed as follows For 10 hours for br...

Page 51: ...e ver and lift off the top cowling EMU36443 Fuel system EWM00061 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam mable and explosive Keep away from sparks cigarettes flames or other sourc es of ignition EWM00...

Page 52: ...ve free play Operate the throttle levers several times to make sure there is no hesitation in their travel Operation should be smooth over the complete range of motion and each le ver should return co...

Page 53: ...s not properly connected cooling water can leak out and the engine can overheat during oper ation ECM01802 EMU36956 Install top cowling 1 Be sure that the cowling lock lever is re leased 2 Be sure tha...

Page 54: ...ork 3 Tilt the outboard motor up and check that the trim and tilt rod is pushed out completely 4 Check that the trim and tilt rod is free of corrosion or other flaws 5 Tilt the outboard motor down Che...

Page 55: ...the fuel line from the fuel tank and tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap 3 Remove the portable tank from the boat 4 Be sure you are in a well ventilated out door area either securely moor...

Page 56: ...brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness Keep cockpit and cab in areas well ventilated Avoid blocking exhaust outlets EMU2746B Sending fuel portable tank 1 I...

Page 57: ...uld become entangled preventing it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Loss of engine power means the loss of most steering control Also without engine power...

Page 58: ...n the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again If the engine still fails to start see page 88 EMU27666 Electric start and remote control models EWM01842 Failure to attach the engine shut of...

Page 59: ...93 TIP When the engine is cold it needs to be warmed up For further information see page 53 If the engine is warm and fails to start open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again If the...

Page 60: ...applying throttle confirm that the engine shifts smoothly into forward and reverse and back to neutral EMU36981 Stop switches Turn the main switch to or press the engine stop button and make sure the...

Page 61: ...lever is in the lock down position if equipped before operating in reverse To shift from in gear forward reverse to neutral 1 Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed 2 After the eng...

Page 62: ...onditions and wind direction EMU30881 Trolling EMU30891 Adjusting trolling speed The trolling speed on outboard motors equipped with the variable trolling RPM switches can be adjusted approximately 50...

Page 63: ...ft un attended TIP The engine can also be stopped by pulling the cord and removing the clip from the en gine shut off switch then turning the main switch to off EMU27865 Trimming outboard motor EWM007...

Page 64: ...n the motor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Use caution when trying a trim position for the first time Increase speed gradu ally and watch for any signs of instabil ity or co...

Page 65: ...raise the bow trim out tilt the engine up To lower the bow trim in tilt the engine down Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and ope...

Page 66: ...with obstructions and also to re duce salt corrosion EWM00223 Make sure that no one is near the out board motor when tilting the outboard motor up or down Otherwise body parts could be crushed between...

Page 67: ...tor NOTICE Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running...

Page 68: ...NOTICE Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat The outboard mo tor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running p...

Page 69: ...utboard motor is support ed by the tilt rod and the tilt support lever becomes free 2 Release the tilt support lever 3 Push the power trim and tilt switch down to lower the outboard motor to the desir...

Page 70: ...up for and cruising in shallow water Otherwise severe damage from overheat ing can result EMU28176 Procedure for hydro tilt models 1 Place the remote control lever gear shift lever in neutral 2 Pull...

Page 71: ...U32914 Procedure for power trim and tilt models 1 Place the remote control lever gear shift lever in neutral 2 Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the desired position using the power trim and tilt...

Page 72: ...rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa ter Cruising in muddy turbid or acidic water Yamaha strongly recommends that you use the optional chromium plated water pump kit see page 17 if yo...

Page 73: ...fuel line causing engine start dif ficulty or malfunction When storing or transporting the outboard motor make sure to follow the procedure list ed below Disconnect the fuel line from the outboard mo...

Page 74: ...ngine is mandatory to pre vent excessive engine damage due to rust Perform the flushing and fogging at the same time 1 Wash the outboard motor body using fresh water NOTICE Do not spray wa ter into th...

Page 75: ...manually Replace the spark plug s 7 Drain the remained gasoline in the vapor separator with a container Loosen the drain screw and then remove the cap Push in the air valve with a screwdriver to intro...

Page 76: ...r pump may be damaged and severe damage from overheating can result 1 After shutting off the engine unscrew the garden hose connector from the fit ting on the bottom cowling 2 Screw the garden hose ad...

Page 77: ...from your Yamaha dealer EMU2847G Periodic maintenance EWM01872 These procedures require mechanical skills tools and supplies If you do not have the proper skills tools or supplies to perform a mainte...

Page 78: ...sly at a low engine speed rpm for many hours Operating without sufficient time for engine to warm up and cool down Frequent quick acceleration and decelera tion Frequent shifting Frequently starting a...

Page 79: ...y acidic water the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use The symbol indicates the check ups which you may carry out yourself The symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yama...

Page 80: ...ing 76 Clamp bracket bolt through tube Inspection and greasing Impeller water pump housing Inspection or replacement as necessary Impeller water pump housing Replacement Power trim and tilt unit Inspe...

Page 81: ...Inspection or replacement as necessary Timing belt Inspection or replacement as necessary Valve clearance Inspection and adjustment Cooling water inlet Inspection 18 Main switch stop switch Inspectio...

Page 82: ...Maintenance 75 EMU46082 Maintenance chart 2 Item Actions Every Page 1000 hours Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection or replacement as necessary Timing belt Replacement 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 75...

Page 83: ...not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself Instead take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer You should periodically re move and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the sp...

Page 84: ...ank can be used If the boat is not equipped with a tachometer for the outboard motor use a diagnostic ta chometer for this procedure Results may vary depending on whether testing is con ducted with th...

Page 85: ...dipstick may not be accurate ECM01862 2 Start the engine Warm it up and keep the idle speed for 5 10 minutes 3 Stop the engine and leave it for 5 10 minutes 4 Remove the top cowling 5 Remove the oil f...

Page 86: ...tely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect 12 Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the up per and low...

Page 87: ...and should be handled with care to avoid burns Be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand Yamaha recommends you to have a Yamaha dealer replace the engine oil fi...

Page 88: ...ce of additives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Ya malube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value Yamaha s experience gai...

Page 89: ...heck the splines for wear or damage Check for fish line tangled around the pro peller shaft Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam age EMU30663 Removing propeller EMU29198 Spline models 1 Straight...

Page 90: ...ightening the pro peller nut to the specified torque tighten the nut further to align the slot with the hole EMU2928C Changing gear oil EWM00801 Be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the...

Page 91: ...nto the gear oil drain screw hole 6 Put a new gasket on the oil level plug When the oil begins to flow out of the oil level plug hole insert and tighten the oil level plug 7 Put a new gasket on the ge...

Page 92: ...trolyte is poisonous and caustic and batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas When working near the battery Wear protective eye gear and rubber gloves Do not smoke or bring any other source of igniti...

Page 93: ...models is off before working on the battery 2 Connect the red battery cable to the POSITIVE terminal first Then con nect the black battery cable to the NEG ATIVE terminal 3 The electrical contacts of...

Page 94: ...Maintenance 87 for prolonged periods of time 2 months or longer remove the battery and store it in a cool dry place Check the battery and charge it if necessary 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 87...

Page 95: ...ced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is shift lever in gear A Shift to neutral Engine will not start starter operates Q Is fuel tank empty A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel contaminated or stale A Fill...

Page 96: ...Yamaha dealer Q Is air vent screw on fuel tank closed A Open air vent screw Q Is choke knob pulled out A Return to home position Q Is motor angle too high A Return to normal operating position Q Is c...

Page 97: ...ct spark plug s Clean or replace with recommended type Q Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing A Remove foreign matter and clean lower unit Q Is fuel system obstructed A Check for...

Page 98: ...olt Q Is steering pivot loose or damaged A Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha dealer EMU29435 Temporary action in emergency EMU29442 Impact damage EWM00871 The outboard motor can be seriously damage...

Page 99: ...m and tilt will not operate If the engine cannot be tilted up or down with the power trim and tilt because of a dis charged battery or a failure with the power trim and tilt unit the engine can be til...

Page 100: ...spilled fuel immediately The fuel filter must be reassembled carefully with the O ring filter cup and hoses in place Improper assembly or replacement could result in a fuel leak which could result in...

Page 101: ...sing ECM01971 8 Connect the water detection switch cou pler securely until a click is heard 9 Fasten the water detection switch lead with the plastic tie 10 Install the top cowling 11 Start the engine...

Page 102: ...in the water in the filter cup by soak ing it up with a rag 8 Firmly screw the filter cup onto the filter housing NOTICE Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when screwing the filte...

Page 103: ...g or your arm or leg while operating the boat Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord where it could become entangled pre venting it from functioning Avoid accid...

Page 104: ...t off switch 4 Turn on the main switch 5 Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope around the fly wheel several turns clockwise 6 Give...

Page 105: ...If the outboard motor is submerged immedi ately take it to a Yamaha dealer Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi ately NOTICE Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been com...

Page 106: ...salt water or other conditions 65 D Digital speedometer 33 Digital tachometer 31 E EC Declaration of Conformity DoC 5 Electric shock 1 Emergency equipment 17 Emergency starting engine 96 Emergency te...

Page 107: ...3 P Passengers 2 Passenger training 4 People in the water 2 Periodic maintenance 70 Personal flotation devices PFDs 2 Power trim and tilt 1 Power trim and tilt switch bottom cowling 26 Power trim and...

Page 108: ...alling 46 Top cowling removing 44 Transporting and storing outboard motor 66 Trim meter 32 Trimming outboard motor 56 Trim rod tilt pin 28 Trim tab with anode 27 Trip meter 34 Trolling 55 Troubleshoot...

Page 109: ...6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 102...

Page 110: ...Printed in Japan November 2019 2 2 1 6C1 9 7J 1E0 book 1...

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