Yamaha F50 User manual

F50
T50
F60
T60
OWNER’S MANUAL
6C1-28199-14
U.S.A.Edition
LIT-18626-07-41
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EMU25061
ZMU01690
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.
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Important manual information
EMU31281
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
EWM00780
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.
NOTE:
The F50TR, T50TR, F60TR, T60TR 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.
EMU25111
F50, T50, F60, T60
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
1st edition, April 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
P/N LIT-18626-07-41
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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
Read manuals and labels................ 4
Warning labels .................................. 4
Safety information............................. 7
Safety information ........................... 7
Rotating parts.................................... 7
Hot parts ........................................... 7
Electric shock.................................... 7
Power trim and tilt ............................. 7
Engine shut-off cord.......................... 7
Gasoline............................................ 7
Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 7
Carbon monoxide.............................. 8
Modifications ..................................... 8
Boating safety ................................. 8
Alcohol and drugs ............................. 8
Personal flotation devices ................. 8
People in the water ........................... 8
Passengers ....................................... 8
Overloading....................................... 8
Avoid collisions ................................. 8
Weather ............................................ 9
Accident reporting ............................. 9
Boat education and training .............. 9
Passenger training ............................ 9
Boating safety publications ............... 9
Laws and regulations ........................ 9
Boating organizations.................... 10
Basic boating rules (Rules of the
road) ............................................ 10
Steering and sailing rules and
sound signals................................ 10
Rules when encountering vessels .. 11
Other special situations................... 12
Basic requirements ......................... 15
Fueling instructions ....................... 15
Gasoline.......................................... 15
Engine oil ........................................ 15
Installation requirements ............... 16
Boat horsepower rating ................... 16
Mounting motor ............................... 16
Remote control requirements.......... 16
Battery requirement......................... 16
Propeller selection........................... 17
Start-in-gear protection ................. 17
Basic components .......................... 19
Main components ......................... 19
Fuel tank ......................................... 20
Fuel joint.......................................... 20
Fuel gauge ...................................... 21
Fuel tank cap................................... 21
Air vent screw.................................. 21
Remote control ................................ 21
Remote control lever ....................... 21
Neutral interlock trigger ................... 21
Neutral throttle lever........................ 21
Tiller handle..................................... 22
Gear shift lever................................ 22
Throttle grip ..................................... 22
Throttle indicator ............................. 22
Throttle friction adjuster................... 23
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 23
Engine stop button .......................... 24
Main switch ..................................... 24
Steering friction adjuster .................24
Power trim and tilt switch on
remote control or tiller handle .......25
Power trim and tilt switch on
bottom engine cowling .................. 26
Variable trolling RPM switches........ 26
Trim tab with anode......................... 27
Tilt support lever for power trim
and tilt model.................................27
Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn
type) .............................................. 28
Flushing device ............................... 28
Fuel filter/Water separator............... 28
Tachometer ..................................... 29
Digital tachometer ........................... 29
Low oil pressure-warning
indicator ........................................ 29
Low oil pressure-warning
indicator ........................................ 30
Overheat-warning indicator ............. 30
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Overheat-warning indicator (digital
type).............................................. 30
Speedometer (digital type).............. 31
Trim meter....................................... 31
Trim meter (digital type) .................. 31
Hour meter (digital type).................. 32
Trip meter........................................ 32
Clock ............................................... 32
Fuel gauge ...................................... 33
Fuel warning indicator..................... 33
Low battery voltage-warning
indicator ........................................ 33
Command link multifunction
meters........................................... 34
Tachometer unit .............................. 34
Speed & fuel meter unit .................. 37
Speedometer unit............................ 38
Fuel management meter................. 39
Warning system ............................ 40
Overheat warning............................ 40
Low oil pressure warning ................ 40
Operation ......................................... 42
Installation ..................................... 42
Mounting the outboard motor.......... 42
Breaking in engine ........................ 43
Procedure for 4-stroke models........ 43
Pre-operation checks .................... 44
Fuel ................................................. 44
Controls........................................... 44
Stop switches.................................. 44
Engine............................................. 44
Checking the engine oil level .......... 44
Filling fuel ...................................... 45
Ring Free Fuel Additive .................. 45
Operating engine........................... 46
Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............ 46
Starting engine................................ 47
Warming up engine ....................... 49
Manual start and electric start
models .......................................... 49
Shifting .......................................... 50
Stopping boat ................................ 51
Trolling .......................................... 51
Adjusting trolling speed................... 51
Stopping engine ............................ 52
Procedure........................................ 52
Trimming outboard motor.............. 53
Adjusting trim angle (Power trim
and tilt) .......................................... 53
Adjusting boat trim ..........................54
Tilting up and down....................... 55
Procedure for tilting up (power trim
and tilt models)..............................55
Procedure for tilting down (power
trim and tilt models).......................57
Cruising in shallow water .............. 57
Power trim and tilt models
models .......................................... 57
Cruising in other conditions........... 58
Maintenance .................................... 60
Specifications................................ 60
Transporting and storing outboard
motor ........................................... 61
Storing outboard motor ...................62
Procedure........................................ 62
Lubrication....................................... 63
Cleaning and anticorrosion
measures ...................................... 64
Battery care ..................................... 64
Flushing power unit ......................... 64
Cleaning the outboard motor........... 65
Checking painted surface of
motor............................................. 65
Periodic maintenance ................... 66
Replacement parts .......................... 66
Severe operating conditions............ 66
Maintenance chart 1........................ 67
Maintenance chart 2........................ 69
Greasing.......................................... 70
Cleaning and adjusting spark
plug ............................................... 70
Checking fuel system ...................... 71
Inspecting idling speed.................... 72
Changing engine oil ........................72
Checking wiring and connectors .....74
Exhaust leakage.............................. 74
Water leakage ................................. 74
Engine oil leakage........................... 74
Checking power trim and tilt /
power tilt system ........................... 74
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Checking propeller .......................... 75
Removing propeller......................... 75
Installing propeller........................... 76
Changing gear oil............................ 76
Cleaning fuel tank ........................... 78
Inspecting and replacing
anode(s)........................................ 78
Checking battery (for electric start
models) ......................................... 79
Connecting the battery.................... 80
Disconnecting the battery ............... 81
Checking top cowling ...................... 81
Coating the boat bottom.................. 81
Trouble Recovery ............................ 82
Troubleshooting ............................ 82
Temporary action in emergency.... 85
Impact damage ............................... 85
Replacing fuse ................................ 85
Power trim and tilt will not
operate.......................................... 86
Water separator-warning indicator
blinks while cruising ...................... 86
Starter will not operate .................... 88
Emergency starting engine ............. 89
Treatment of submerged motor..... 90
Consumer information.................... 91
Important warranty information for
U.S.A. and Canada ..................... 91
YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION, U.S.A.
FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD
MOTOR
THREE-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY ................................ 93
IMPORTANT WARRANTY
INFORMATION IF YOU USE
YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE
USA OR CANADA ...................... 95
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1
General information
EMU25170
Identification numbers record
EMU25183
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.
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.
EMU25221
Emission control information
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.
EMU31560
Approval label of emission control certif-
icate
This label is attached to the bottom cowling.
New Technology; (4-stroke) MFI
1. Outboard motor serial number location
1. Key number
1. Approval label location
1
ZMU03570
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2
EMU25262
Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the clamp bracket or
the swivel bracket.
EMU25273
Star labels
Your outboard motor is labeled with a Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) star la-
bel. See below for a description of your
particular 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 emissions
than conventional carbureted two-stroke en-
gines. These engines are equivalent to the
U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine en-
gines.
EMU25290
Two Stars—Very Low Emission
The two-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 ex-
haust emission standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 20% lower emissions
than One Star-Low-Emission engines.
1. Manufactured date label location
ZMU04701
1
1. Star labels location
ZMU05088
1
ZMU01702
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EMU25300
Three Stars—Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 ex-
haust emission standards. Engines 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 Board’s Sterndrive
and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust
emission standards. Personal Watercraft
and Outboard marine engines may also
comply with these standards. Engines meet-
ing these standards have 90% lower emis-
sions than One Star-Low-Emission engines.
ZMU01703
ZMU01704
ZMU05663
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4
EMU33520
Read manuals and labels
Before operating or working on this motor:
●
Read this 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.
EMU33830
Warning labels
If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements.
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3
ZMU05676
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