Yamaha FT60B User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
F40C
F60A
FT60B
69W-28199-71-E0

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Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor.

1
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. Note that if you
do not follow these instructions, not only may
the product break down, but the warranty will
also be voided.
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 F40CET, F60AET, FT60BET 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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F40C, F60A, FT60B
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2005 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, March 2005
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
Safety information ........................... 2
Important labels............................... 3
Warning labels .................................. 3
Caution labels ................................... 3
Fueling instructions ......................... 3
Gasoline............................................ 4
Engine oil .......................................... 4
Battery requirement......................... 5
Battery specifications ........................ 5
Propeller selection........................... 5
Start-in-gear protection ................... 6
Basic components ............................ 7
Main components............................ 7
Fuel tank ........................................... 7
Fuel joint ........................................... 8
Fuel gauge ........................................ 8
Fuel tank cap .................................... 8
Air vent screw ................................... 8
Remote control.................................. 8
Remote control lever......................... 8
Neutral interlock trigger..................... 9
Neutral throttle lever.......................... 9
Tiller handle ...................................... 9
Gear shift lever.................................. 9
Throttle grip..................................... 10
Throttle indicator ............................. 10
Throttle friction adjuster................... 10
Engine stop lanyard switch ............. 11
Engine stop button .......................... 11
Main switch ..................................... 12
Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control or tiller handle ................... 12
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom
engine cowling .............................. 13
Trim tab with anode ........................ 13
Trim rod (tilt pin).............................. 14
Tilt support lever for power trim and
tilt or hydro tilt model..................... 14
Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn
type).............................................. 14
Flushing device ............................... 15
Warning indicator ............................ 15
Tachometer ..................................... 15
Digital tachometer ........................... 15
Low oil pressure warning
indicator ........................................ 16
Low oil pressure warning
indicator ........................................ 16
Overheat warning indicator ............. 16
Overheat warning indicator (digital
type) .............................................. 17
Trim meter ....................................... 17
Trim meter (digital type) .................. 17
Hour meter (digital type)..................18
Warning system ............................ 18
Overheat warning ............................ 18
Low oil pressure warning ................19
Operation ......................................... 20
Installation..................................... 20
Mounting the outboard motor .......... 20
Breaking in engine ........................ 21
Procedure for 4-stroke models........ 21
Preoperation checks ..................... 21
Fuel ................................................. 21
Controls ........................................... 22
Engine ............................................. 22
Checking the engine oil level ..........22
Filling fuel...................................... 22
Operating engine .......................... 23
Feeding fuel (portable tank) ............ 23
Starting engine ................................ 24
Warming up engine....................... 26
Manual start and electric start
models .......................................... 26
Shifting.......................................... 27
Forward (tiller handle and remote
control models) ............................. 27
Reverse (automatic reverse lock
and power trim and tilt models).....28
Stopping engine............................ 28
Procedure........................................ 28
Trimming outboard motor.............. 29
Adjusting trim angle.........................30
Adjusting boat trim ..........................31
Tilting up and down....................... 31

Table of contents
Procedure for tilting up.................... 32
Procedure for tilting down ............... 33
Cruising in shallow water .............. 34
Power trim and tilt models / power
tilt models...................................... 34
Cruising in other conditions........... 35
Maintenance..................................... 36
Specifications ................................ 36
Transporting and storing outboard
motor ........................................... 37
Storing outboard motor ................... 37
Procedure ....................................... 38
Lubrication (except oil injection
models) ......................................... 40
Battery care..................................... 40
Flushing power unit......................... 41
Cleaning the outboard motor .......... 42
Checking painted surface of
motor............................................. 42
Periodic maintenance.................... 42
Replacement parts.......................... 42
Maintenance chart .......................... 43
Maintenance chart (additional)........ 44
Greasing ......................................... 45
Cleaning and adjusting spark
plug ............................................... 45
Checking fuel system...................... 46
Inspecting fuel filter ......................... 47
Cleaning fuel filter ........................... 47
Inspecting idling speed ................... 48
Changing engine oil ........................ 48
Checking wiring and connectors ..... 50
Exhaust leakage ............................. 50
Water leakage................................. 50
Engine oil leakage........................... 50
Checking power trim and tilt / power
tilt system...................................... 50
Checking propeller .......................... 51
Removing the propeller................... 52
Installing the Propeller .................... 52
Changing gear oil............................ 53
Cleaning fuel tank ........................... 54
Inspecting and replacing
anode(s)........................................ 54
Checking battery (for electric start
models) ......................................... 55
Connecting the battery .................... 56
Disconnecting the battery................57
Checking top cowling ...................... 57
Coating the boat bottom.................. 57
Trouble Recovery............................ 58
Troubleshooting ............................ 58
Temporary action in emergency ... 61
Impact damage ............................... 61
Replacing fuse ................................ 61
Power trim and tilt / power tilt will
not operate.................................... 62
Starter will not operate .................... 62
Emergency starting engine .............63
Treatment of submerged motor .... 64
Procedure........................................ 64

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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 or the upper part of
the swivel 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. Key number
1. EC label location
1
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Safety information
●
Before mounting or operating the outboard
motor, read this entire manual. Reading it
should give you an understanding of the
motor and its operation.
●
Before operating the boat, read any own-
er’s or operator’s manuals supplied 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 of
the outboard should be equal to or less
than the rated horsepower capacity of the
boat. If the rated horsepower capacity of
the boat is unknown, consult the dealer or
boat manufacturer.
●
Do not modify the outboard. Modifications
could make the motor unfit or unsafe to
use.
●
Incorrect propeller selection and incorrect
use may not only cause engine damage,
but also adversely affect fuel consumption.
Consult your dealer for correct use.
● Never operate after drinking alcohol or tak-
ing drugs. About 50% of all boating fatali-
ties involve intoxication.
● Have an approved personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) on board for every occupant. It
is a good idea to 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 boating condi-
tions.
●
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive. Handle
and store gasoline carefully. Make sure
there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be-
fore starting the engine.
●
This product emits exhaust gases which
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which may cause brain dam-
age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in-
clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-
ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.
●
Check throttle, shift, and steering for prop-
er operation before starting the engine.
●
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a
secure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg while operating. If you accidentally
leave the helm, the lanyard will pull from
the switch, stopping the engine.
● Know the marine laws and regulations
where you will be boating - and obey them.
●
Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
●
Tell someone where you are going: leave
a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
● Use common sense and good judgment
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. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
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watch for obstacles and other traffic.
● Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing the engine operation.
●
Stay away from swimming areas.
● When a swimmer is in the water near you
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
●
Do not illegally discard empty containers
used to replace or replenish oil. For the
correct processing of empty containers,
consult the dealer where you purchased
the oil.
●
When replacing oils used to lubricate the
product (engine or gear oil), be sure to
wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil with-
out using a funnel or similar device. If nec-
essary, verify the necessary replacement
procedure with the dealer.
●
Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
Yamaha recommends consulting the deal-
er on discarding the product.
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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)
●
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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Caution labels
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Label
CAUTION:
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Transport and store the engine only as
shown. Otherwise, engine damage could
result from Leaking oil.
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Fueling instructions
WARNING
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GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS 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
portable fuel tanks off the boat.
●
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags.
●
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
● Tighten the filler cap securely after re-
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fueling.
● If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
●
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im-
mediately wash with soap and water.
Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
●
Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electro-
static sparks.
CAUTION:
ECM00010
Use only new clean gasoline which has
been stored in clean containers and is not
contaminated with water or foreign mat-
ter.
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Gasoline
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
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Engine oil
NOTE:
If the recommended engine oil grades are
not available, select an alternative from the
following chart according to the average
temperatures in your area.
CAUTION:
ECM01050
All 4-stroke engines are shipped from the
factory without engine oil.
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a min-
imum octane rating of 90 (Research
Octane Number).
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil with a combination
of the following SAE and API oil classi-
fications
Engine oil type SAE:
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Engine oil quantity (excluding oil filter):
2.0 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)

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Battery requirement
CAUTION:
ECM01060
Do not use a battery that does not meet
the specified capacity. If a battery which
does not meet specifications is used, the
electric system could perform poorly or
be overloaded, causing electric system
damage.
For electric start models, choose a battery
which meets the following specifications.
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Battery specifications
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Propeller selection
The performance of your outboard motor will
be critically affected by your choice of propel-
ler, as an incorrect choice could adversely
affect performance and could also seriously
damage the motor. Engine speed depends
on the propeller size and boat load. If engine
speed is too high or too low for good engine
performance, this will have an adverse effect
on the engine.
Yamaha outboard motors are fitted with pro-
pellers chosen to perform well over a range
of applications, but there may be uses where
a propeller with a different pitch would be
more appropriate. For a greater operating
load, a smaller-pitch propeller is more suit-
able as it enables the correct engine speed
to be maintained. Conversely, a larger-pitch
propeller is more suitable for a smaller oper-
ating load.
Yamaha dealers stock a range of propellers,
and can advise you and install a propeller on
your outboard that is best suited to your ap-
plication.
Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/EN):
430.0 A
Minimum rated capacity (20HR/IEC):
70.0 Ah
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1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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x
123
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x
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