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OWNER’S MANUAL

LIT-18626-10-14

60R-F8199-3B-E0

U60R3BE0.book Page 1 Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:59 AM

Summary of Contents for F8

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL F8 LIT 18626 10 14 60R F8199 3B E0 U60R3BE0 book Page 1 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

Page 2: ...e pour provoquer le cancer des anomalies cong nitales et des troubles de la reproduction Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag wh...

Page 3: ...ng there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please con sult your Yamaha dealer To ensure long product life Yamaha recom men...

Page 4: ...nts 14 Boat horsepower rating 14 Mounting motor 14 Battery requirements 14 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regulator 14 Propeller selection 14 Start in gear protection 15 Engine oil requirements 15 F...

Page 5: ...and down 45 Procedure for tilting up manual tilt models 45 Procedure for tilting down manual tilt models 46 Shallow water 46 Cruising in shallow water manual tilt models 46 Cruising in other conditio...

Page 6: ...ration 70 Treatment of submerged motor 70 Consumer information 71 YAMAHA FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 71 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE U S...

Page 7: ...the boat from running away under power and leaving peo ple stranded or running over people or ob jects Always attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg whil...

Page 8: ...EMU33751 Passengers Consult your boat manufacturer s instructions for details about appropriate passenger loca tions in your boat and be sure all passengers are positioned properly before acceleratin...

Page 9: ...S Foundation is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators NASBLA and recognized by the United States Coast Guard Most but not all states accept this course to meet their...

Page 10: ...nasbla org National Marine Manufacturers Associa tion NMMA 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 5100 Chicago IL 60601 http www nmma org Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL...

Page 11: ...w the standard rules ex cept when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become Give Way ves sels EMU25521 Rules when encountering vessels...

Page 12: ...d sound the whistle Even if no reply is heard however the vessel should still pro ceed around the bend with caution If you nav igate such waters with your boat you will need to carry a portable air ho...

Page 13: ...oundaries of a particular state The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with dis tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or a...

Page 14: ...Safety information 8 ZMU01708 U60R3BE0 book Page 8 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

Page 15: ...amped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for r...

Page 16: ...ual Read 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 EMU33832 Warning labels If these labels...

Page 17: ...hair and clothing away from rotating parts while the engine is running Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation 3 WARNING EWM01671 Read Owner s Manuals and labels Wear...

Page 18: ...5132 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows Notice Warning Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard ZMU05696 ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 U60R3BE0 book Page 12 T...

Page 19: ...t Type 4 stroke SOHC L2 4valves Total displacement 197 cm 12 0 c i Bore stroke 56 0 40 0 mm 2 20 1 57 in Ignition system CDI Spark plug NGK BR6HS 10 Spark plug gap 0 9 1 0 mm 0 035 0 039 in Steering s...

Page 20: ...ct equipment and complete rigging in structions For further information see page 29 EMU25694 Battery requirements EMU25730 Without a rectifier or Rectifier Regula tor NOTICE ECM01090 A battery cannot...

Page 21: ...tarted only when it is in neutral Always select neutral before starting the engine EMU39692 Engine oil requirements Select an oil grade according to the average temperatures in the area where the outb...

Page 22: ...g to federal regulations E10 gaso line may contain up to 10 Ethanol A high quality gasoline without Ethanol is the preferred fuel for your Yamaha outboard mo tor However if gasoline with Ethanol is th...

Page 23: ...u late in boat engines more rapidly than en countered in automotive use In addition gasoline used for boating will typically age longer between refills than gasoline used in automobiles resulting in s...

Page 24: ...nformation EMU25230 North American models This engine conforms to U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations for ma rine SI engines See the label affixed to your engine for details EMU25243 A...

Page 25: ...ese standards have 75 lower emis sions than conventional carbureted two stroke engines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines EMU40340 Two Stars Very Low Emiss...

Page 26: ...s meeting these standards have 65 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines EMU33861 Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission The four star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Boa...

Page 27: ...wling 2 Cowling lock lever 3 Anti cavitation plate 4 Propeller 5 Cooling water inlet 6 Drain screw 7 Trim rod 8 Clamp bracket 9 Flushing device 10 Choke knob 11 Fuel joint 12 Manual starter handle 13...

Page 28: ...o loosen the cap press and hold the pressure relief tab and turn the cap counterclockwise EMU43141 Air vent screw This screw is on the fuel tank cap When turn ing the air vent screw counterclockwise i...

Page 29: ...r throttle grip which could result in an accident EWM00032 When constant speed is desired tighten the adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set ting EMU25995 Engine shut off cord lanyard and clip...

Page 30: ...nual starter handle The manual starter handle is used to crank and start the engine EMU31432 Steering friction adjuster A friction device provides adjustable resis tance to the steering mechanism and...

Page 31: ...y lubricants such as grease to the friction areas of the steering friction ad juster EMU26262 Trim rod tilt pin The position of the trim rod determines the minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in...

Page 32: ...s and lift off the cowling When installing the cowling check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal Then lock the cowling by moving the cowling lock lever s downward EMU26463 Flushing device T...

Page 33: ...Do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure alert indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower Serious en gine damage will occur The low oil pressure alert indicator does not indic...

Page 34: ...The engine speed will automatically de crease to about 2000 r min If equipped with a low oil pressure alert indicator it will light or blink The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remo...

Page 35: ...son experienced in proper outboard motor mounting should show you how to mount your out board motor The outboard motor should be mounted so that the boat is well balanced Otherwise the boat could be h...

Page 36: ...of the outboard motor see page 43 EMU26973 Clamping 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...

Page 37: ...y must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se curely After tightening test run the engine and check their tightness EWM00651 1 Bolts 1 ZMU02014 U60R3BE0 book...

Page 38: ...gine avoid extend ed idling rough water and crowded areas 1 For the first hour of operation Run the engine at varying speeds up to 2000 r min or approximately half throttle 2 For the second hour of op...

Page 39: ...ck for fuel leaks Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel system Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for cracks swellings or other damages EMU36891 Contr...

Page 40: ...bottom cowling NOTICE If the gar den hose connector is not properly con nected cooling water can leak out and the engine can overheat during operation ECM01801 EMU36955 Install top cowling 1 Be sure...

Page 41: ...s on your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line spills on your clothing change your clothes Before refueling check the following points Ensure the engine is stopped Securely moor the boat in a we...

Page 42: ...relief tab under the fuel tank cap again turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to remove it 7 Fill the fuel tank with fuel WARNING Do not overfill Otherwise fuel can expand and overflow if the tempe...

Page 43: ...moking and keep away from open flames and sparks while loosening the air vent screw This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which could cause brain dama...

Page 44: ...an steer clear of any obstructions Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you EMU27508 Manual start models tiller control WARNING EWM01840 Failure to attached engine shut off cord could resul...

Page 45: ...the throttle grip in the start position 4 Pull out turn the choke knob fully After the engine starts replace return the knob to the home position TIP It is not necessary to use the choke when starting...

Page 46: ...us flow of water from the pilot hole indicates that the water pump is pumping water through the cooling water passages If the cooling water passag es are frozen it may take a while for water to start...

Page 47: ...he engine cannot be started with the clip removed from the engine shut off switch EMU34570 Shifting WARNING EWM00180 Before shifting make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you...

Page 48: ...oat could occur The boat is not equipped with a separate braking system Water resistance stops it af ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle The stopping distance varies depending on gross weight...

Page 49: ...trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water Correct trim angle will help im prove performance and fuel economy while reducing strain on the engin...

Page 50: ...ults in less drag greater stability and effi ciency This is generally when the keel line of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees With the bow up the boat may have a greater tenden cy to steer to one si...

Page 51: ...shed between the outboard motor and the clamp bracket WARNING EWM00250 Leaking fuel is a fire hazard If there is a fuel joint on the outboard motor discon nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if...

Page 52: ...e tilt sup port bar is automatically released 3 Slowly tilt the engine down EMU28062 Shallow water EMU28073 Cruising in shallow water manual tilt models WARNING EWM01781 Run the boat at the lowest pos...

Page 53: ...the lock down position then slightly tilt the outboard mo tor up until the tilt support bar automati cally returns to the free position 6 Slowly lower the outboard motor to the normal position EMU3539...

Page 54: ...Operation 48 flush the cooling passages with fresh water to prevent corrosion Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh water U60R3BE0 book Page 48 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

Page 55: ...ition When storing or transporting the outboard motor make sure to follow the procedure list ed below Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the outboard motor Tighten the fuel tank cap and i...

Page 56: ...test tank NOTICE ECM00301 Before starting the engine make sure to supply water to the cooling water passag es Otherwise the engine could overheat and be damaged 1 Wash the outboard motor body using f...

Page 57: ...e performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use 3 Grease all grease fittings For further de tails see page 57 TIP For long term storage fogging the engine with oil is recommended Contact your...

Page 58: ...on the fitting after flushing the engine ECM00541 TIP When flushing the engine with the boat in the water tilting up the outboard motor until it is completely out of the water will achieve better res...

Page 59: ...o perform mainte nance not covered by this owner s manual EMU28511 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality Any part...

Page 60: ...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 Yamaha dealer Item Actions Initial Every 20 hours 3 months...

Page 61: ...ary Water from the cooling water pilot hole Inspection Throttle link throttle ca ble throttle pick up tim ing Inspection adjustment or replacement as nec essary Thermostat Inspection or replace ment a...

Page 62: ...ce 56 EMU34451 Maintenance chart 2 Item Actions Every 1000 hours Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection or replace ment as necessary Timing belt Replacement U60R3BE0 book Page 56 Thursday May 2 201...

Page 63: ...Maintenance 57 EMU28934 Greasing Yamaha marine grease Water resistant grease F8 U60R3BE0 book Page 57 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

Page 64: ...r A damaged insulator could allow exter nal sparks which could lead to explo sion or fire EWM00561 3 Be sure to use the specified spark plug otherwise the engine may not operate properly Before fittin...

Page 65: ...e idle speed or the idle speed requires adjustment consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic EMU38806 Changing engine oil WARNING EWM00760 Avoid draining the engine oil immediate ly after st...

Page 66: ...l 7 Put a new gasket on the oil drain screw Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket and install the drain screw TIP If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing the drain screw finger t...

Page 67: ...d ECM01622 14 Install the top cowling 15 Dispose of used oil according to local regulations TIP For more information on the disposal of used oil consult your Yamaha dealer Change the oil more often wh...

Page 68: ...her and spacer if equipped WARNING Do not use your hand to hold the propeller when loosening the propeller nut EWM01890 3 Remove the propeller washer if equipped and thrust washer EMU30672 Installing...

Page 69: ...Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil drain screw is at the lowest point possi ble 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case 3 Remove the gear oil drain screw and gas ket NOTICE If ther...

Page 70: ...es Inspect the external anodes periodically Remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes Consult a Yamaha dealer for replacement of external anodes NOTICE ECM00720 Do not paint anodes as this would r...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...board motor unsafe to operate If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa ter follow the procedure below 1 Stop the engine immediately 2 Check the control system and all compo nents for damage Also...

Page 75: ...ving parts when the engine is running Do not install the starter mechanism or top cowling after the engine is running Do not touch the ignition coil spark plug wire spark plug cap or other electrical...

Page 76: ...y become erratic or the en gine may stop In such a situation follow the procedure below Disconnect the yellow cord emergency cir cuit of the CDI unit Run the engine at low speed and return to port NOT...

Page 77: ...Outboard Motor Dealer for assistance The local dealer will contact Yamaha on the owner s behalf so that needed repairs can be made as quickly as possible CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY Under the terms of...

Page 78: ...THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE PROVINCE TO PROVINCE YAMAHA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ALL...

Page 79: ...ountry of residence If you are temporarily using a U S registered outboard motor in Canada or a Canada registered outboard motor in the United States and it needs warranty repairs you should contact a...

Page 80: ...U60R3BE0 book Page 74 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

Page 81: ...ine Yamaha Ac cessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approve...

Page 82: ...Printed in France May 2013 0 3 1 CR U60R3BE0 book Page 1 Thursday May 2 2013 8 59 AM...

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