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OWNER’S MANUAL

F50F
F60C
FT60D

6C1-28199-25-E0

Summary of Contents for F60C

Page 1: ...q q q q Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor OWNER S MANUAL F50F F60C FT60D 6C1 28199 25 E0 ...

Page 2: ...EMU25052 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 ...

Page 3: ...ay be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual If there is any question concerning this manu al please consult your Yamaha dealer To ensure long product life Yamaha recom mends that you use the product and perform the specified periodic inspections and main tenance by correctly following the instruc tions in the owner s manual Any damage resulting from neglect of these instructions...

Page 4: ...n 11 Start in gear protection 12 Engine oil requirements 12 Fuel requirements 13 Gasoline 13 Anti fouling paint 13 Motor disposal requirements 13 Emergency equipment 14 Components 15 Components diagram 15 Fuel tank 16 Fuel joint 16 Fuel gauge 17 Fuel tank cap 17 Air vent screw 17 Remote control box 17 Remote control lever 17 Neutral interlock trigger 18 Neutral throttle lever 18 Free accelerator 1...

Page 5: ...g to know your boat 41 Checks before starting engine 41 Fuel level 41 Remove cowling 42 Fuel system 42 Controls 42 Engine shut off cord lanyard 43 Engine oil 43 Engine 44 Flushing device 44 Install cowling 44 Power trim and tilt system 45 Battery 45 Filling fuel 45 Operating engine 46 Sending fuel portable tank 46 Starting engine 47 Checks after starting engine 50 Cooling water 50 Warming up engin...

Page 6: ...ller 74 Removing propeller 75 Installing propeller 75 Changing gear oil 76 Cleaning fuel tank 77 Inspecting and replacing anode s 78 Checking battery for electric start models 78 Connecting the battery 79 Disconnecting the battery 79 Trouble Recovery 80 Troubleshooting 80 Temporary action in emergency 83 Impact damage 83 Replacing fuse 83 Power trim and tilt will not operate 84 Water separator ale...

Page 7: ...o tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted Keep body parts out of this area at all times Be sure no one is in this area before operating the power trim and tilt mechanism The power trim and tilt switches operate even when the main switch is off Keep peo ple be away from the switches whenever working around the motor Never get under the lower unit while it is tilt ed even when ...

Page 8: ...ard for every occupant Yamaha recommends that you must wear a PFD whenever boating At a minimum children and non swimmers should always wear PFDs and everyone should wear PFDs when there are potentially hazardous boat ing conditions EMU33731 People in the water Always watch carefully for people in the wa ter such as swimmers skiers or divers whenever the engine is running When someone is in the wa...

Page 9: ...id 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 before hitting an obstacle apply throttle and turn in another direction EMU33790 Weather Stay informed about the weather Check weather forecasts before boating Avoid boating in hazardous weather EMU33880 Passenger training Make ...

Page 10: ...Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard motor is sto len EMU25190 Key number If a main key switch is equipped with 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 EMU25213 C Tick label Engines affixed with this label conform to certain portion s of the Austral...

Page 11: ...General information 5 ZMU01697 ...

Page 12: ...his manual 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 EMU33831 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements F50F F60C FT60D 1 2 3 ZMU05676 ...

Page 13: ...RNING EWM01681 Keep hands 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 an approved personal flotation device PFD Attach engine shut off cord lanyard to your PFD arm or leg so the engine stops if you accidentally leave the helm which could preve...

Page 14: ...mean as follows Notice Warning Read Owner s Manual Hazard caused by continuous rotation Electrical hazard Remote control lever gear shift lever operat ing direction dual direction Engine start Engine cranking ZMU05696 ZMU05664 ZMU05665 ZMU05666 ZMU05667 ZMU05668 ...

Page 15: ...569 mm 61 8 in Transom height L F50FEHT 527 mm 20 7 in F50FET 527 mm 20 7 in F60CEHT 527 mm 20 7 in F60CET 527 mm 20 7 in FT60DET 530 mm 20 9 in Transom height X 644 mm 25 4 in Weight AL L F50FEHT 117 0 kg 258 lb F50FET 113 0 kg 249 lb F60CEHT 117 0 kg 258 lb F60CET 113 0 kg 249 lb FT60DET 123 0 kg 271 lb Weight AL X 127 0 kg 280 lb Performance Full throttle operating range 5000 6000 r min Maximum...

Page 16: ... outboard motor oil Recommended engine oil group 1 SAE 10W 30 10W 40 5W 30 API SE SF SG SH SJ SL Recommended engine oil group 2 SAE 15W 40 20W 40 20W 50 API SH SJ SL Lubrication Wet sump Total engine oil quantity oil pan capacity Without oil filter replacement 2 5 L 2 64 US qt 2 20 Imp qt With oil filter replacement 2 7 L 2 85 US qt 2 38 Imp qt Recommended gear oil Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Gear oil ...

Page 17: ... device s This device prevents the engine from starting un less it is in neutral EMU25694 Battery requirements EMU25721 Battery specifications The engine cannot be started if battery volt age is too low EMU36290 Mounting battery Mount the battery holder securely in a dry well ventilated vibration free location in the boat WARNING Do not put flammable items or loose heavy or metal objects in the sa...

Page 18: ...s or Yamaha ap proved remote control units are equipped with start in gear protection device s This feature permits the engine to be started only when it is in neutral Always select neutral before starting the engine EMU37474 Engine oil requirements If the recommended engine oil grades are not available select an alternative from the following chart according to the average temperatures in your ar...

Page 19: ...oes not exceed 10 and the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings All etha nol blends containing more than 10 etha nol can cause fuel system damage or cause engine starting and running problems Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con taining methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems EMU36330 Anti fouling paint A clean hull improves boat performance The boat bottom...

Page 20: ...there is trouble with the motor A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers pli ers wrenches including metric sizes and electrical tape Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries An extra engine shut off cord lanyard with clip Spare parts such as an extra set of spark plugs Consult your Yamaha dealer for details ...

Page 21: ...0 21 22 ZMU05107 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 inlet 10 Anode s 11 Clamp bracket 12 Tilt support lever 13 Flushing device 14 Tiller handle 15 Remote control box side mount type 16 Remote control box binnacle mount type 17 Switch panel for use with binnacle type 18 Digital tachometer 19...

Page 22: ...ervoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container Com mercial users should conform to relevant licensing or approval authority regula tions EMU25830 Fuel joint This joint is used to connect the fuel line 1 3 2 ZMU05484 1 Tachometer unit Square type 2 Speedometer unit Square type 3 Fuel management meter Square type 1 Fuel joint 2 Fuel gauge 3 Fuel tank cap 4 Air vent screw ZMU02284 3 1 4 2 ...

Page 23: ...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 le ver back from neutral engages reverse The engine will continue to run at idle until the le ver is moved about 35 a detent can be felt Moving the lever farther opens the throttle and the engine will begin to accelerate 1 Power trim and tilt swit...

Page 24: ...te control lever is in neutral The remote control lever will operate only when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed position EMU26232 Free accelerator To open the throttle without shifting into ei ther forward or reverse push the free accel erator button and move the remote control lever TIP The free accelerator button can only be 1 Neutral 2 Forward 3 Reverse 4 Shift 5 Fully closed 6 Throt...

Page 25: ...e to the left or right as necessary EMU25922 Gear shift lever Pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts the engine in forward gear so that the boat moves ahead Pushing the lever away from you puts the engine in reverse gear so that the boat moves astern EMU25941 Throttle grip The throttle grip is on the tiller handle Turn the grip counterclockwise to increase speed and clockwise to decrease sp...

Page 26: ...adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set ting EMU25994 Engine shut off cord lanyard and clip The clip must be attached to the engine shut off switch for the engine to run The cord should be attached to a secure place on the operator s clothing or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the cord will pull out the clip stopping ignition to the engine This will prevent th...

Page 27: ...ine push this button EMU26091 Main switch The main 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 in the on posi tion the electrical circuits are on and the key cannot be removed start With the main switch in the start po 1 Cord 2 Clip 3 Engine shut...

Page 28: ... bracket To increase resistance turn the lever to the port side A To decrease resistance turn the lever to the starboard side B WARNING EWM00040 Do not overtighten the friction adjuster If there is too much resistance it could be difficult to steer which could result in an accident If the resistance does not increase even when the lever is turned to the port side A make sure that the nut is tighte...

Page 29: ...ing the power trim and tilt switch see pages 55 and 57 EMU26153 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom engine cowling Press ing the switch up trims the outboard motor up and then tilts it up Pressing the switch down tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down When the switch is released the outboard motor will sto...

Page 30: ... 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 after ad justing the trim tab The trim tab should be adjusted so that the steering control can be turned to either the right or left by applying the same amount of force If the boat tends to veer to the left port side turn the trim ta...

Page 31: ...MU26373 Cowling lock lever s turn type To remove the engine top cowling turn the cowling lock lever 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 again by returning the cowling lock lever s to the lock position EMU26461 Flushing device This device is used to clean the cooling wa ter passages of the motor using a ga...

Page 32: ...tivation of alert device The water separator alert indicator of 6Y8 Multifunction Tachometer will blink The buzzer will sound intermittently only when the gear shift is in neutral If the alert system has activated stop the engine and consult a Yamaha dealer im mediately EMU26303 Alert indicator If the engine develops a condition which is cause for alert the indicator lights up For details on how t...

Page 33: ... too high this indicator will light up For further information on reading the indicator see page 37 NOTICE ECM00052 Do not continue to run the engine if the overheat alert indicator is on Serious en gine damage will occur EMU26493 Digital tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed and has the following functions All segments of the display will light momen tarily after the main switch is tur...

Page 34: ...ours 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 simultaneously press the set and mode buttons for more than 1 second while the trip hours are displayed This resets the trip counter to 0 zero The total number of hours the engine has been run canno...

Page 35: ...e display will light momen tarily after the main switch is turned on and will return to normal thereafter EMU36061 Speedometer The speedometer displays km h mph or knots according to operator preference Se lect the desired units of measurement by set ting the selector switch on the back of the gauge See the illustration for settings EMU26712 Fuel gauge Eight segments indicate the fuel level When 1...

Page 36: ...o trip meter clock or voltmeter EMU26691 Trip meter This gauge displays the distance the boat has traveled since the gauge was last reset The trip distance is shown in kilometers or miles depending upon the unit of measure ment selected for the speedometer To reset the trip meter to zero press the set and mode buttons at the same time The trip distance is kept in memory by bat tery power The store...

Page 37: ...ill auto matically turn on and blink Get back to the port soon if an alert device has activated For charging the battery con sult your Yamaha dealer EMU26471 Analog tachometer This gauge shows the engine speed and has the following functions EMU26506 Low oil pressure alert indicator If oil pressure drops too low this indicator will flash For further information see page 37 NOTICE ECM00022 Do not c...

Page 38: ...or round types speedometer unit square type speed fuel meter unit square or round types and fuel management meter square type The indicator system is slightly differ ent between the round and square types Check the model and type of your unit care fully This manual describes mainly the alert indicators For more details on setting meters or changing indicator systems see the attached operation manu...

Page 39: ...ressure alert 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 r min Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer sounds and the low oil pressure alert indica tor blinks Check the engine oil quantity and replenish oil if necessary If the alert device has activated while the appropriate eng...

Page 40: ...blink if water has accumu lated in the water separator fuel filter while cruising In such an event stop the engine immediately and see page 83 of this manual to drain the water from the fuel filter Get back to the port soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immediately NOTICE ECM00910 Gasoline mixed with water could cause damage to the engine EMU36160 Engine trouble alert This indicator will blink if th...

Page 41: ...emperature dis play depth display and clock will also be available For the optional sensors consult your Yamaha dealer After the main switch is first turned on all the displays come on as a test After a few sec onds the gauge will change to normal oper ation For more information see the operation manual originally supplied with the meter EMU36250 6Y8 Multifunction fuel management meters The fuel m...

Page 42: ...uments and indicators 36 ation For more information see the operation manual originally supplied with the meter 1 Set button 2 Mode button 1 Fuel flow meter 2 Multifunction display 2 1 ZMU05438 1 2 ZMU05439 ...

Page 43: ...ure rises too high the alert device will activate The engine speed will automatically de crease to about 2000 r min The overheat alert indicator will light or blink The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remote control box or main switch panel If the alert system has activated stop the en gine and check the cooling water inlets Check trim angle to be sure that the cool ing water in...

Page 44: ... oil pressure alert indicator it will light or blink The buzzer will sound if equipped on the tiller handle remote control box or main switch panel If the alert system has activated stop the en gine as soon as it is safe to do so Check the oil level and add oil as needed If the oil level is correct and the alert device does not switch off consult your Yamaha dealer ZMU03604 ZMU04587 ZMU03609 ZMU05...

Page 45: ...t is well balanced 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 EMU26932 Mounting height boat bottom The mounting height of your outboard motor affects its efficiency and reliability If it is mounted too high propeller ventilation may occur which will reduce propulsion due to excessive propeller slip and the wat...

Page 46: ...w of water such as the 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 motor is operated con tinuously in the presence of airborne water spray enough water could enter the engine through the intake opening on the cowling to cause severe engine damage Eliminate the cause of the air ...

Page 47: ... gear with a propeller installed as follows For 10 hours for breaking in engine avoid ex tended idling rough water and crowded ar eas 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 operation Increase engine speed as much as nec essary to put the boat on plane but avoid full throttle operation then back off...

Page 48: ... Check for fuel leaks Check for fuel leaks or gasoline fumes in the boat Check for fuel leakage from the fuel sys tem Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for cracks swellings or other damages EMU36470 Check the fuel filter Check that the fuel filter is clean and free of water If enough water to raise the float ring is found in the fuel or if a significant amount of debris is found the fuel tank sho...

Page 49: ...ICE If the motor is not level the oil level indicated on the dipstick may not be accurate ECM01790 2 Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert the dipstick and remove it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect 4 Check the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level falls between the upper level mark an...

Page 50: ...that a cowling lock lever is re leased 2 Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all the way around the top cowling 3 Place the top cowling on bottom cowl ing 4 Check to be sure the rubber seal fits cor rectly all the way around the engine 5 Move the lever to lock the cowling as shown NOTICE If the cowling is not installed correctly water spray under the cowling can damage the engine or the cowling...

Page 51: ...rim and tilt rod is free of corrosion or other flaws 5 Tilt the outboard motor down Check that the trim and tilt rod operates smoothly EMU36582 Battery Check that the battery is in good condition and fully charged Check that the battery connections are clean secure and covered by insulating covers The electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and properly connected or the battery...

Page 52: ... funnel to help prevent electrostatic sparks 8 Fill the fuel tank but do not overfill Fuel can expand and overflow if the tempera ture increases 9 Tighten the filler cap securely 10 Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate ly with dry rags Dispose rags properly according to local laws or regulations EMU27451 Operating engine EMU27466 Sending fuel portable tank WARNING EWM00420 Before starting the en...

Page 53: ...nnect the other end of the fuel line to the joint on the fuel tank TIP Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately with dry rags Dispose rags properly accord ing to local laws or regulations 3 Squeeze the primer pump with the ar row pointing up until you feel it become firm During engine operation place the tank horizontally otherwise fuel cannot be drawn from the fuel tank EMU27493 Starting engine W...

Page 54: ... boat could slow rapidly This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward 1 Place the gear shift lever in neutral TIP The start in gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu tral 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to a se cure place on your clothing or your arm or leg Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut off swi...

Page 55: ...e to attached engine shut off cord could result in a runaway boat if opera tor is ejected Attach the engine shut off cord to a secure place on your cloth ing or your arm or leg while operating 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 accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Los...

Page 56: ...ed up For further information see page 51 If the engine is warm and fails to start open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again If the engine still fails to start see page 80 EMU36510 Checks after starting engine EMU36520 Cooling water Check for a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole shows that the wa ter pump is pump...

Page 57: ...e tightly moored and without applying throttle confirm that the engine shifts smoothly into forward and reverse and back to neutral EMU36980 Stop switches Turn the main switch to or press the engine stop button and make sure the en gine stops Confirm that removing the clip from the en gine shut off switch stops the engine Confirm that the engine cannot be started with the clip removed from the eng...

Page 58: ...d for reverse gear about 35 a detent can felt for re mote control models To shift from in gear forward reverse to neutral 1 Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed 2 After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever gear shift lever firmly and crisply into the neu tral position ...

Page 59: ... system Water resistance stops it af ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle The stopping distance varies depending on gross weight water surface conditions and wind direction EMU30880 Trolling EMU30890 Adjusting trolling speed The trolling speed on outboard motors equipped with the variable trolling RPM switches can be adjusted approximately 50 r min with each press of a switch To increase t...

Page 60: ...ew minutes at idle or low speed Stop ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended EMU27846 Procedure 1 Push and hold the engine stop button or turn the main switch to off 2 After stopping the engine disconnect the fuel line if there is a fuel joint on the outboard motor 3 Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap if equipped ON OFF START ZMU04599 ZMU03632 ...

Page 61: ... fuel economy while reducing strain on the engine Correct trim angle depends upon the combination of boat engine and propeller Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat sea conditions and running speed EMU27885 Adjusting trim angle Power trim and tilt WARNING EWM00753 Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when adjusting the trim angle Body parts can be c...

Page 62: ...sting boat trim When the boat is on plane a bow up attitude results 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 side or the other Compen sate for this as you steer When the bow of the boat is down it is easier to accelerate from a standing start onto ...

Page 63: ...If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows the out board motor should be tilted up to protect the propeller and lower casing from damage by collision with obstructions and also to re duce salt corrosion WARNING EWM00221 Be sure all people are clear of the out board motor when tilting up and down Body parts can be crushed between the motor and the clamp bracket...

Page 64: ...Operation 58 2 Press the power trim and tilt switch up until the outboard motor has tilted up completely N ZMU03196 N ZMU04588 UP ZMU03639 UP ZMU04194 ...

Page 65: ...n the tilt position For more detailed information see page 62 ECM01641 4 Models equipped with trim rods Once the outboard motor is supported with the tilt support lever press the power trim and tilt switch down to retract the trim rods NOTICE Be sure to retract the trim rods completely during mooring This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt...

Page 66: ...erwise severe damage from overheat ing can result EMU32913 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 switch WARNING Using the power trim and tilt switch on the bot tom cowling while the boat is moving or engine is on could increase the risk of fall...

Page 67: ... passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa ter Cruising in muddy turbid or acidic water Water in some areas can be acidic or with a lot of sediment in it such as muddy or turbid cloudy water After operating in such water flush the cooling passages with fresh water to prevent corrosion Also rinse the outside of the out...

Page 68: ...in this position then trailer the outboard motor in the tilt po sition using a motor support device such as a transom saver bar Consult your Yamaha dealer for further details EMU28290 Storing outboard motor When storing your Yamaha outboard motor for prolonged periods of time 2 months or longer several important procedures must be performed to prevent excessive damage It is advisable to have your ...

Page 69: ...ing up with salt sand or dirt In addi tion fogging lubricating the engine is mandatory to prevent excessive engine damage due to rust Perform the flush ing and fogging at the same time WARNING Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or dur ing operation Keep hands hair and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running EWM00091 TIP When using the ...

Page 70: ...he gear oil For instructions see page 76 Inspect the oil for the pres ence of water that indicates a leaky seal Seal replacement should be performed by an authorized Yamaha dealer prior to use 3 Grease all grease fittings For further de tails see page 70 TIP For long term storage fogging the engine with oil is recommended Contact your Yamaha dealer for information about fogging oil and procedures ...

Page 71: ... con nector is tightened securely on the fitting after flushing the engine ECM00541 TIP When flushing the engine with the boat in the water tilting up the outboard motor un til it is completely out of the water will achieve better results For cooling system flushing instructions see page 62 EMU28451 Cleaning the outboard motor After use wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water Flus...

Page 72: ... or parts of equivalent design and quality Any part of inferior quality may malfunction and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and passengers Yamaha genuine parts and ac cessories are available from your Yamaha dealer EMU34151 Severe operating conditions Severe operating conditions involve one or more of the following types of operation on a regular basis Operating continuou...

Page 73: ... 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 Yamaha dealer Item Actions Initial Every 20 hours 3 months 100 hours 1 year 300 hours 3 years 500 hours 5 years Anode s external Inspection or replace ment as necessary Anode s cylinder head thermostat cover Inspection...

Page 74: ...placement Power trim and tilt unit Inspection Propeller propeller nut cotter pin Inspection or replace ment as necessary Shift link shift cable Inspection adjustment or replacement as nec essary Spark plug s Inspection or replace ment as necessary Spark plug caps spark plug wires Inspection or replace ment as necessary Water from the cooling water pilot hole Inspection Throttle link throttle cable...

Page 75: ...ire coupler con nections Inspection or replace ment as necessary Yamaha Meter gauge Inspection Yamaha Fuel tank Inspection and clean ing as necessary Item Actions Every 1000 hours Exhaust guide exhaust manifold Inspection or replace ment as necessary Timing belt Replacement Item Actions Initial Every 20 hours 3 months 100 hours 1 year 300 hours 3 years 500 hours 5 years ...

Page 76: ...Maintenance 70 EMU28941 Greasing Yamaha grease A water resistant grease Yamaha grease D corrosion resistant grease for propeller shaft F50FET F60CET FT60DET ZMU05087 ...

Page 77: ...cylinder Do 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 spark plug to slowly break down and erode 1 Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs 2 Remove the spark plug If electrode ero sion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are...

Page 78: ...rocedure must be performed while the outboard motor is in the water A flushing attachment or test tank 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 the flushing attachment in a test tank or with the outboard motor in the water 1 Start the engine and a...

Page 79: ...bove the upper level mark drain until the level meets the specified capacity ECM01850 7 Leave the outboard motor for 5 10 min utes 8 Remove oil dipstick and wipe it clean 9 Insert the dipstick and remove it again Be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide otherwise the oil level measurement will be incorrect 10 Recheck the oil level using the dipstick to be sure the level fa...

Page 80: ...hat each connector is engaged se curely Check that each ground lead is properly secured EMU32112 Checking propeller WARNING EWM01881 You could be seriously injured if the en gine accidentally starts when you are near the propeller Before inspecting re moving or installing the propeller place the shift control in neutral turn the main switch to off and remove the key and remove the clip from the en...

Page 81: ...in and bend the ends over securely Otherwise the propeller could come off during opera tion and be lost 1 Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor rosion resistant grease to the propeller shaft 2 Install the spacer if equipped thrust washer washer if equipped and pro peller on the propeller shaft NOTICE Be sure to install the thrust washer before installing the propeller other wise the lower case and p...

Page 82: ...r oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos sible 2 Place a suitable container under the gear case 3 Remove the gear oil drain screw and gasket NOTICE If there is an exces sive quantity of metal particles on the magnetic gear oil drain screw this can indicate lower unit problem Con sult your Yamaha dealer ECM01900 TIP If a magnetic gear oil drain screw is equipped remove all metal particles from ...

Page 83: ...od ventilation Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately Reassemble the fuel tank carefully Im proper assembly can result in a fuel leak which could result in a fire or ex plosion hazard Dispose of old gasoline according to lo cal regulations 1 Empty the fuel tank into an approved container 2 Pour a small amount of suitable solvent into the tank Install the cap and shake the tank Drain the solvent comp...

Page 84: ...odels Consult a Yamaha dealer for inspection and replace ment of internal anodes attached to the pow er unit EMU29322 Checking battery for electric start models WARNING EWM01900 Battery electrolytic fluid is poisonous and caustic and batteries generate ex plosive hydrogen gas When working near the battery Wear protective eye gear and rubber gloves Do not smoke or bring any other source of ignition...

Page 85: ...e electrical parts 1 Make sure the main switch on applica ble 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 the battery and cables must be clean and properly con nected or the battery will not start the engine EMU29371 Disconnecting the battery 1...

Page 86: ...A Have serviced 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 tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is fuel filter clogged A Clean or replace filter Q Is starting procedure incorrect A See page 47 Q Has fuel pump malfunctioned A Have serviced by a Yamaha deal...

Page 87: ...erviced by a 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 carburetor clogged A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q Is fuel joint connection incorrect A Connect correctly Q Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect A Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer Q ...

Page 88: ...type A Inspect 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 pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system Q Is fuel filter clogged A Clean or replace filter Q Is fuel contaminated or stale A Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Q Is s...

Page 89: ...ion in emergency EMU29440 Impact damage WARNING EWM00870 The outboard motor can be seriously damaged 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 the procedure below 1 Stop the engine immediately 2 Inspect the control system and all com ponents for damage Also inspect the boat for dama...

Page 90: ...Gasoline is highly flammable and its va pors are flammable and explosive Do not perform this procedure on a hot or running engine Allow the engine to cool There will be fuel in the fuel filter Keep away from sparks cigarettes flames or other sources of ignition This procedure will allow some fuel to spill Catch fuel in a rag Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately The fuel filter must be reassembled ...

Page 91: ...from the filter housing NOTICE Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when unscrewing the filter cup ECM01960 6 Drain the water in the filter cup by soak ing it up with a rag 7 Firmly screw the filter cup onto the filter housing NOTICE Be careful not to twist the water detection switch lead when screwing the filter cup onto the filter housing ECM01970 8 Connect the water detection...

Page 92: ...ould unexpectedly start to move which could result in an accident Attach the engine shut off cord to a se cure place on your clothing 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 accidentally pulling the cord dur ing normal operation Loss of engine pow...

Page 93: ...r information see page 47 Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the clip is attached to the engine shut 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 a strong pull straight out to crank the engine Repeat if necessary WARNING Do not install the...

Page 94: ...erged motor 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 pletely inspected ECM00401 ZMU03671 ...

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