Yamaha 60F User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
60F
70B
6H2-28199-7V-E0

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Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating or working on your
outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when
boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.

Important manual information
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To the owner
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard
motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor-
mation needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance and care. A thorough understanding
of these simple instructions will help you ob-
tain maximum enjoyment from your new
Yamaha. If you have any question about the
operation or maintenance of your outboard
motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
In this Owner’s Manual particularly important
information is distinguished in the following
ways.
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the out-
board motor.
CAUTION:
ECM00700
A CAUTION 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 advancements in
product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual 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 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 is
not covered by warranty.
Some countries have laws or regulations re-
stricting users from taking the product out of
the country where it was purchased, and it
may be impossible to register the product in
the destination country. Additionally, the
warranty may not apply in certain regions.
When planning to take the product to another
country, consult the dealer where the prod-
uct was purchased for further information.
If the product was purchased used, please
consult your closest dealer for customer re-
registration, and to be eligible for the speci-
fied services.
NOTE:
The 60FEDO, 60FETO, 70BETO and the
standard accessories are used as a base for
the explanations and illustrations in this
manual. Therefore some items may not ap-
ply to every model.
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60F, 70B
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, April 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan

Table of contents
General information .......................... 1
Identification numbers record.......... 1
Outboard motor serial number .......... 1
Key number....................................... 1
EC label........................................... 1
Important labels............................... 2
Warning labels .................................. 2
Safety information............................. 3
Safety information ........................... 3
Rotating parts.................................... 3
Hot parts ........................................... 3
Electric shock.................................... 3
Power trim and tilt ............................. 3
Engine shut-off cord.......................... 3
Gasoline............................................ 3
Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 3
Carbon monoxide.............................. 4
Modifications ..................................... 4
Boating safety ................................. 4
Alcohol and drugs ............................. 4
Personal flotation devices ................. 4
People in the water ........................... 4
Passengers ....................................... 4
Overloading....................................... 4
Avoid collisions ................................. 4
Weather ............................................ 5
Passenger training ............................ 5
Boating safety publications ............... 5
Laws and regulations ........................ 5
Basic requirements ........................... 6
Fueling instructions ......................... 6
Gasoline............................................ 6
Engine oil .......................................... 6
Installation requirements ................. 6
Boat horsepower rating..................... 6
Mounting motor ................................. 6
Remote control requirements............ 7
Battery requirement .......................... 7
Propeller selection ............................ 7
Start-in-gear protection ................... 8
Basic components ............................ 9
Main components............................ 9
Fuel tank ........................................... 9
Fuel joint ......................................... 10
Fuel gauge ...................................... 10
Fuel tank cap...................................10
Air vent screw..................................10
Remote control ................................ 10
Remote control lever ....................... 10
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 11
Neutral throttle lever........................ 11
Tiller handle..................................... 11
Gear shift lever................................ 11
Throttle grip ..................................... 12
Throttle indicator ............................. 12
Throttle friction adjuster...................12
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 13
Engine stop button .......................... 13
Main switch ..................................... 14
Steering friction adjuster .................14
Power trim and tilt switch on
remote control or tiller handle .......14
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom
engine cowling .............................. 15
Trim tab with anode.........................15
Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 16
Tilt lock mechanism.........................16
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt or hydro tilt model..............16
Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn
type) .............................................. 16
Tachometer ..................................... 17
Digital tachometer ........................... 17
Oil level indicators (three
indicators 2) .................................. 17
Oil level indicator (digital type) ........ 18
Overheat-warning indicator (digital
type) .............................................. 18
Trim meter (digital type) .................. 18
Hour meter (digital type)..................19
Warning system ............................ 19
Overheat warning ............................ 19
Oil level warning and oil filter
clogging warning ........................... 20
Operation ......................................... 22
Installation..................................... 22
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 22
Breaking in engine ........................ 23
Gasoline and engine oil mixing

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chart (50:1) ................................... 23
Procedure for oil injection models... 23
Pre-operation checks .................... 24
Fuel ................................................. 24
Oil.................................................... 24
Controls........................................... 24
Stop switches.................................. 24
Engine............................................. 24
Operation after long period of
storage.......................................... 24
Filling fuel and engine oil............... 25
Filling fuel for portable tank............. 25
Filling oil for electric start models.... 25
Oil level indicator operation............. 27
Operating engine........................... 27
Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............ 27
Starting engine................................ 28
Warming up engine ....................... 31
Electric start and prime start
models .......................................... 31
Shifting .......................................... 31
Stopping boat ................................ 33
Stopping engine ............................ 33
Procedure ....................................... 33
Trimming outboard motor.............. 34
Adjusting trim angle (Power trim
and tilt) .......................................... 34
Adjusting trim angle for hydro tilt
models .......................................... 35
Adjusting boat trim .......................... 36
Tilting up and down ....................... 37
Procedure for tilting up (hydro tilt
models) ......................................... 37
Procedure for tilting up (power trim
and tilt models) ............................. 38
Procedure for tilting down (hydro
tilt models) .................................... 39
Procedure for tilting down (power
trim and tilt models) ...................... 40
Cruising in shallow water .............. 40
Hydro tilt models ............................. 40
Power trim and tilt models............... 41
Cruising in other conditions........... 42
Maintenance..................................... 44
Specifications ................................ 44
Transporting and storing outboard
motor ........................................... 45
Storing outboard motor ...................46
Procedure........................................ 46
Lubrication (oil injection models)..... 47
Battery care ..................................... 47
Cleaning the outboard motor...........48
Checking painted surface of
motor............................................. 48
Periodic maintenance ................... 48
Replacement parts .......................... 48
Maintenance chart........................... 49
Maintenance chart (additional)........ 50
Greasing.......................................... 51
Cleaning and adjusting spark
plug ............................................... 51
Checking fuel system ...................... 52
Inspecting fuel filter ......................... 53
Cleaning fuel filter ...........................53
Inspecting idling speed....................54
Checking water in engine oil tank ...54
Checking wiring and connectors ..... 54
Exhaust leakage.............................. 55
Water leakage ................................. 55
Checking power trim and tilt
system........................................... 55
Checking propeller .......................... 56
Removing propeller ......................... 57
Installing propeller ........................... 57
Changing gear oil ............................ 58
Cleaning fuel tank ...........................59
Inspecting and replacing
anode(s)........................................ 59
Checking battery (for electric start
models) ......................................... 60
Connecting the battery .................... 61
Disconnecting the battery................61
Checking top cowling ...................... 61
Coating the boat bottom.................. 62
Trouble Recovery............................ 63
Troubleshooting ............................ 63
Temporary action in emergency ... 66
Impact damage ............................... 66
Replacing fuse ................................ 66
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operate.......................................... 67
Starter will not operate .................... 67
Emergency starting engine ............. 68
Engine fails to operate .................. 69
Ignition system malfunction............. 69
Cold engine fails to start ................. 69
Treatment of submerged motor..... 71
Procedure ....................................... 71

1
General information
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Identification numbers record
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Outboard motor serial number
The outboard motor serial number is
stamped 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
reference in case your outboard motor is sto-
len.
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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.
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EC label
Engines affixed with this label conform to
certain portions of the European Parliament
directive relating to machinery. Refer to the
label and the EC Declaration of Conformity
for more details.
1. Outboard motor serial number location
1
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1. Key number
1. EC label location
1
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General information
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Important labels
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Warning labels
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Label
WARNING
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● Be sure shift control is in neutral before
starting engine. (except 2HP)
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Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
●
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from flywheel and other rotating parts
while engine is running.
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Safety information
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Safety information
Observe these precautions at all times.
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Rotating parts
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD
straps, etc. can become entangled with inter-
nal rotating parts of the engine, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever pos-
sible. Do not remove or replace the cowling
with the engine running.
Only operate the engine with the cowling re-
moved according to the specific instructions
in the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewel-
ry, clothing, PFD straps, etc. away from any
exposed moving parts.
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Hot parts
During and after operation, engine parts are
hot enough to cause burns. Avoid touching
any parts under the top cowling until the en-
gine has cooled.
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Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while start-
ing or operating the engine. They can cause
shock or electrocution.
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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 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 the tilt support lever is locked.
Severe injury could occur if the outboard mo-
tor accidentally falls.
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Engine shut-off cord
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the
engine stops if the operator falls overboard
or leaves the helm. This prevents the boat
from running away under power and leaving
people stranded, or running over people or
objects.
Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a
secure place on your clothing or your arm or
leg while operating. Do not remove it to leave
the helm while the boat is moving. Do not at-
tach the cord to clothing that could tear
loose, or route the cord where it could be-
come entangled, preventing it from function-
ing.
Do not route the cord where it is likely to be
accidentally pulled out. If the cord is pulled
during operation, the engine will shut off and
you will lose most steering control. The boat
could slow rapidly, throwing people and ob-
jects forward.
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Gasoline
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always, refuel ac-
cording to the procedure on page 27 to
reduce the risk of fire and explosion.
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Gasoline exposure and spills
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline
spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.
Dispose of rags properly.
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immedi-
ately wash with soap and water. Change
clothing if gasoline spills on it.
If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get
immediate medical attention. Never siphon
fuel by mouth.

Safety information
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Carbon monoxide
This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
less gas which may cause brain damage or
death when inhaled. Symptoms include nau-
sea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cock-
pit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid
blocking exhaust outlets.
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Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard mo-
tor. Modifications to your outboard motor
may reduce safety and reliability, and render
the outboard unsafe or illegal to use.
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Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many im-
portant safety precautions that you should
follow when boating.
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Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak-
ing drugs. Intoxication is one of the most
common factors contributing to boating fatal-
ities.
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Personal flotation devices
Have an approved personal flotation device
(PFD) on board 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.
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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 water near the boat, shift
into neutral and shut off the motor.
Stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers
can be hard to see.
The propeller can keep moving even when
the motor is in neutral. Shut off the engine
when a person is in the water near you.
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Passengers
Consult your boat manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for details about appropriate passenger
locations in your boat and be sure all pas-
sengers are positioned properly before ac-
celerating and when operating above an idle
speed. Standing or sitting in non-designated
locations may result in being thrown either
overboard or within the boat due to waves,
wakes, or sudden changes in speed or direc-
tion. Even when people are positioned prop-
erly, alert your passengers if you must make
any unusual maneuver. Always avoid jump-
ing waves or wakes.
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Overloading
Do not overload the boat. Consult the boat
capacity plate or boat manufacturer for max-
imum weight and number of passengers. Be
sure that weight is properly distributed ac-
cording to the boat manufacturers instruc-
tions. Overloading or incorrect weight
distribution can compromise the boats han-
dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or
swamping.
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Avoid collisions
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other boats. Be alert for conditions that limit
your visibility or block your vision of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people, ob-
jects, and other boats.
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Do not follow directly behind other boats or
waterskiers.