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Table of contents

General information .......................... 1

Identification numbers record .......... 1

Outboard motor serial number ........... 1
Key number ........................................ 1

Emission control information ........... 1

North American models...................... 1
Star labels .......................................... 2

Safety information ........................... 3
Important labels............................... 5

Warning labels.................................... 5
Caution labels..................................... 5

Basic boating rules

(Rules of the road) ....................... 5

Steering and sailing rules and sound

signals............................................. 6

Rules when encountering vessels...... 6
Other special situations ...................... 7

Fueling instructions ......................... 9

Gasoline ........................................... 10
Engine oil.......................................... 10

Battery requirement....................... 11

Battery specifications ....................... 11
Without a rectifier or Rectifier

Regulator ...................................... 11

Propeller selection......................... 11
Start-in-gear protection ................. 12

Basic components .......................... 13

Main components.......................... 13

(pull up type) ................................. 22

Flushing device ................................  22
Warning indicator .............................  22
Low oil pressure warning indicator ...  23

Warning system ............................ 23

Low oil pressure warning.................. 23

Operation ......................................... 24

Installation..................................... 24

Mounting the outboard motor ........... 24
Clamping the outboard motor ........... 25

Breaking in engine ........................ 26

Procedure for 4-stroke models ......... 26

Preoperation checks ..................... 26

Fuel ..................................................  26
Controls ............................................  27
Engine ..............................................  27
Checking the engine oil level............  27

Filling fuel...................................... 27

Ring Free Fuel Additive .................... 28

Operating engine .......................... 28

Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............. 28
Starting engine ................................. 29

Warming up engine....................... 34

Manual start models ......................... 34

Shifting .......................................... 35

Forward (tiller handle and remote

control models) ............................. 35

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Summary of Contents for F6

Page 1: ...F6 F8 T8 OWNER S MANUAL LIT 18626 07 06 60R F8199 13 U S A Edition...

Page 2: ...ZMU01690 Read this owner s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor U60R13E0 book Page 1 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 3: ...ON indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer Yamaha continually seeks advancement...

Page 4: ...Gear shift lever 16 Throttle grip 17 Throttle indicator 17 Throttle friction adjuster 17 Engine stop lanyard switch 18 Engine stop button 18 Choke knob for pull type 19 Manual starter handle 19 Starte...

Page 5: ...inted surface of motor 53 Periodic maintenance 53 Replacement parts 53 Maintenance chart 54 Maintenance chart additional 55 Greasing 56 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug 56 Checking fuel system 57 Che...

Page 6: ...information for U S A and Canada 76 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 78 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR C...

Page 7: ...h the mo tor the key identification number is stamped on your key as shown in the illustration Record this number in the space provided for reference in case you need a new key EMU25221 Emission contr...

Page 8: ...ular label EMU25280 One Star Low Emission The one star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2001 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 75 lower emiss...

Page 9: ...lied with it and all labels Be sure you understand each item before operating Do not overpower the boat with this out board motor Overpowering the boat could result in loss of control The rated power...

Page 10: ...when boating Know your abilities and be sure you understand how your boat han dles under the different boating conditions you may encounter Operate within your limits and the limits of your boat Alwa...

Page 11: ...s the shift control is in neutral position EMU25465 Caution labels EMU25473 Label CAUTION ECM01191 Transport and store the engine only as shown Otherwise engine damage could result from leaking oil EM...

Page 12: ...el with the right of way You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel You should al ways move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you...

Page 13: ...ection so that the other vessel can steer itself around you EMU25530 Other special situations There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your boat around other vessels Narrow chan...

Page 14: ...oater is going towards the port This means that red buoys are passed on the starboard right side when proceeding from open water into port and black buoys are to port left side When navi gating out of...

Page 15: ...S ARE HIGH LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE Do not smoke when refueling and keep away from sparks flames or other sources of ignition Stop engine before refueling Refuel in a well ventilated area Refuel por...

Page 16: ...l gasohol con taining ethanol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings Yamaha does not recomm...

Page 17: ...ails on installing an op tional Rectifier Regulator EMU25742 Propeller selection The performance of your outboard motor will be critically affected by your choice of propel ler as an incorrect choice...

Page 18: ...to maintain the en gine in the proper operating range For instructions on propeller removal and in stallation see page 61 EMU25770 Start in gear protection Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha ap proved...

Page 19: ...cavitation plate 4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet 6 Drain screw 7 Trim rod 8 Clamp bracket 9 Manual starter handle 10 Warning indicator 11 Engine stop button Engine stop lanyard switch 12 Gear shift...

Page 20: ...ority regula tions 1 Top cowling 2 Top cowling lock lever 3 Anti cavitation plate 4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet 6 Drain screw 7 Trim rod 8 Clamp bracket 9 Power tilt switch 10 Manual starter handl...

Page 21: ...e electrical switches are mounted on the remote control box EMU26190 Remote control lever Moving the lever forward from the neutral po sition engages forward gear Pulling the lever back from neutral e...

Page 22: ...MU26221 Choke switch To activate the choke system press in the main switch while the key is turned to the on or start position The choke sys tem will then supply the rich fuel mixture re quired to sta...

Page 23: ...tion EMU25971 Throttle friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to movement of the throttle grip or the remote control lever and can be set accord ing to operator preference...

Page 24: ...top switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the lanyard where it could become enta...

Page 25: ...n switch controls the ignition system its operation is described below off With the main switch in the off posi tion the electrical circuits are off and the key can be removed on With the main switch...

Page 26: ...ng to operator preference An ad juster lever is located on the bottom of the tiller handle bracket To increase resistance turn the lever to the port side A To decrease resistance turn the lever to the...

Page 27: ...e tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the outboard motor from lifting out of the water when in reverse gear To lock it set the tilt lock lever in the lock po sition To release push the tilt lock le...

Page 28: ...ng When in stalling the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling by moving the lever s downward EMU26460 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cool...

Page 29: ...e problem cannot be located and corrected EMU30167 Low oil pressure warning If the oil pressure drops too low the warning device will activate Activation of warning device The engine speed will automa...

Page 30: ...mplete in structions for every possible boat and motor combination Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination WARNING EWM00830 Improper mounting of the o...

Page 31: ...ng the outboard motor 1 Place the outboard motor on the transom so that it is positioned as close to the cen ter as possible Tighten the transom clamp screws evenly and securely Oc casionally check th...

Page 32: ...t 2000 r min or at ap proximately half throttle 2 Second hour Run the engine at 3000 r min or at ap proximately three quarter throttle 3 Remaining eight hours Run the engine at any speed However avoid...

Page 33: ...e dipstick and re move it again 4 Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper and lower marks Fill with oil if it is below the lower mark or drain to the specif...

Page 34: ...ide the engine nota bly the critical piston ring land area and fuel system components Follow product labeling for use instructions EMU27450 Operating engine EMU27461 Feeding fuel portable tank WARNING...

Page 35: ...op switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the lock plate on the other end of the lanyard into the en gine stop switch WARNING EWM00120 Attach the engine stop...

Page 36: ...l resistance Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the en gine Repeat if necessary 6 After the engine starts slowly return the manual starter handle to its original posi tion before...

Page 37: ...top switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the lanyard where it could become enta...

Page 38: ...y dis charged thus making it impossible to start the engine The starter can also be damaged If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking release the start er button wait 10 seconds then cr...

Page 39: ...and objects in the boat to be thrown forward 3 Turn the main switch to on 4 Open the throttle slightly without shifting using the neutral throttle lever or free ac celerator You may need to change the...

Page 40: ...ne return the choke knob to the halfway position For approx imately the first 5 minutes after starting warm up the engine by operating at one fifth throttle or less After the engine has warmed up push...

Page 41: ...fully closed position 2 Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm ly from neutral to forward Remote control models Pull up the neutral interlock trigger if equipped and move the remote control lever...

Page 42: ...ral interlock trigger if equipped and move the remote control lever quickly and firmly from neutral to re verse EMU27820 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine first let it cool off for a few minu...

Page 43: ...the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap if equipped 4 Remove the key if the boat will be left un att...

Page 44: ...the trim rod from the clamp bracket 3 Reposition the rod in the desired hole To raise the bow trim out move the rod away from the transom To lower the bow trim in move the rod to ward the transom Mak...

Page 45: ...this switch while the boat is moving Tilt the engine to the desired angle using the power tilt switch NOTE Stay within the trim operating angle when trimming the outboard motor using the power tilt s...

Page 46: ...e bow is greatly increased heightening the danger of bow steering and making opera tion difficult and dangerous NOTE Depending on the type of boat the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect...

Page 47: ...shift lever in neutral 2 Disconnect the fuel line from the out board motor 3 Place the tilt lock lever if equipped in the release up position 4 Pull up the shallow water lever if equipped 5 Hold the...

Page 48: ...Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket or pull the tilt support lever toward you to support the engine WARNING EWM00260 After tilting the outboard motor be sure to support it with the tilt...

Page 49: ...lock lever in the lock posi tion 2 Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup port bar is automatically released 3 Slowly tilt the engine down EMU28054 Procedure for tilting down Power trim and ti...

Page 50: ...outboard motor 180 and operate the boat in reverse Place the gear shift in reverse to operate the boat in reverse Use extra care when operating in re verse Too much reverse thrust can cause the outboa...

Page 51: ...sition EMU28090 Power trim and tilt models power tilt models The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water WARNING EWM00660 Place the gear shift in neutral before s...

Page 52: ...her conditions Cruising in salt water After operating in salt water flush the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged with salt depos its NOTE For cooling system...

Page 53: ...mm 17 1 in Transom height L F6MH 562 mm 22 1 in F8MH 562 mm 22 1 in T8EH 557 mm 21 9 in T8PH 557 mm 21 9 in T8PR 557 mm 21 9 in Transom height X T8EH 625 mm 24 6 in T8PH 625 mm 24 6 in T8PR 625 mm 24...

Page 54: ...Manual tilt F8MH Manual tilt T8EH Manual tilt T8PH Power tilt T8PR Power tilt Propeller mark F6MH N F8MH N T8EH R T8PH R T8PR R Fuel and oil Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Min pump octane...

Page 55: ...at The outboard mo tor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position use an addi tional support device to secure it in the tilt posit...

Page 56: ...lizer Part No LUB FUELC 12 00 to each gallon of fuel NOTE The use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult your Yamaha dealer or other qualified m...

Page 57: ...s see page 56 EMU28421 Cleaning and anticorrosion measures 1 Wash down the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water and dry off com pletely 2 Spray the outboard motor exterior with Yamaha Silic...

Page 58: ...hile the engine is running The water pump may be damaged and severe damage from over heating can result 1 After shutting off the engine unscrew the garden hose connector from the fitting on the bottom...

Page 59: ...n you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified If you or the owner is not famil iar with machine servicing this work should be done by your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic Maintenance...

Page 60: ...months 100 hours 6 months 200 hours 1 year Anode s external Inspection replace ment Anode s internal Inspection replace ment Battery Inspection charging Cooling water passag es Cleaning Cowling clamp...

Page 61: ...belt Inspection replace ment Valve clearance OHC OHV Inspection adjustment Item Actions Every 500 hours 2 5 years 1000 hours 5 years Timing belt Replacement Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection r...

Page 62: ...MU28952 Cleaning and adjusting spark plug WARNING EWM00560 When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the insulator A damaged insulator could allow external sparks which could l...

Page 63: ...Wipe off any dirt from the threads and screw in the spark plug to the correct torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when you are fitting a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque i...

Page 64: ...used A diagnostic tachometer should be used for this procedure Results may vary depending on whether testing is conducted with the flushing attachment in a test tank or with the outboard motor in the...

Page 65: ...ne oil capaci ty Loosen and remove the drain screw while holding the container under the drain hole Then remove the oil filler cap Let the oil drain completely Wipe up any spilled oil immediately 3 Pu...

Page 66: ...mark 7 Dispose of used oil according to local regulations NOTE For more information on the disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha dealer Change the oil more often when operating the engine under ad...

Page 67: ...laws 5 Tilt the outboard motor down Check that the trim and tilt rod the tilt rod operates smoothly NOTE Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation is abnormal EMU29171 Checking propeller WARNING EWM...

Page 68: ...reely on the shaft If this happens the shear pin must be replaced EMU30660 Removing the propeller EMU29194 Spline models 1 Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us ing a pair of pliers 2 Remove th...

Page 69: ...som or a stable stand You could be severely injured if the outboard motor falls on you Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted even when the tilt support lever or knob is locked Severe injur...

Page 70: ...n when cleaning the fuel tank Remove the fuel tank from the boat be fore cleaning it Work only outdoors in an area with good ventilation Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately Reassemble the fuel tank c...

Page 71: ...ctive NOTE Inspect ground leads attached to external an odes on equipped models Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replacement of inter nal anodes attached to the power unit EMU29320 Checking...

Page 72: ...ng a voltmeter will help you monitor your battery If you will not use the boat for a month or more remove the battery from the boat and store it in a cool dark place Completely recharge the battery be...

Page 73: ...by pushing it with both hands If it is loose have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer EMU29400 Coating the boat bottom A clean hull improves boat performance The boat bottom should be kept as clean of...

Page 74: ...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 tank with clean fresh fuel Q...

Page 75: ...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 carburetor clogged A Have ser...

Page 76: ...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 pinched or kinked fuel line or ot...

Page 77: ...outboard motor can be seriously dam aged by a collision while operating or trailering Damage could make the out board motor unsafe to operate If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa ter follow...

Page 78: ...ontrol lever is in neutral Otherwise the boat could unex pectedly start to move which could re sult in an accident Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing or your arm...

Page 79: ...ng For fur ther information see page 29 Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the en gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at tached to the engine stop switch The main switch must be on if equipp...

Page 80: ...tboard motor is submerged immedi ately take it to a Yamaha dealer Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immediate ly If you cannot immediately take the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer follow the...

Page 81: ...Trouble Recovery 75 CAUTION ECM00400 Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been completely inspected U60R13E0 book Page 75 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 82: ...Consumer information 76 EMU29811 Important warranty information for U S A and Canada U60R13E0 book Page 76 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 83: ...Consumer information 77 U60R13E0 book Page 77 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 84: ...Consumer information 78 EMU29830 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY U60R13E0 book Page 78 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 85: ...Consumer information 79 U60R13E0 book Page 79 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 86: ...Consumer information 80 EMU29841 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA U60R13E0 book Page 80 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 87: ...U60R13E0 book Page 81 Thursday April 6 2006 10 29 AM...

Page 88: ...January 2006 0 3 1 CR Printed in France YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA...

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