2008 Yamaha Outboard F50 F60 F70 T50 T60 Boat Owners Manual

F50 F60 F70 T50 T60 OWNER’S MANUAL qRead this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-08-72 6C1-28199-19 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. Important manual information EMU31285 To the owner there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner’s Manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain 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. : This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. EWM00781 TIP: The F50TR, F60TR, F70A, F70HA, T50TR, T60TR and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model. EMU25112 WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ECM00701 F50, F60, F70, T50, T60 OWNER’S MANUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 1st edition, February 2010 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-08-72 NOTICE A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor or other property. TIP: A TIP 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 product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If Table of contents Safety information . 1 Outboard motor safety . 1 Propeller 1 Rotating parts 1 Hot parts . 1 Electric shock 1 Power trim and tilt . 1 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) . 1 Gasoline 1 Gasoline exposure and spills 2 Carbon monoxide 2 Modifications . 2 Alcohol and drugs . 2 Personal flotation devices . 2 People in the water . 2 Passengers . 2 Overloading . 2 Avoid collisions . 3 Weather 3 Accident reporting . 3 Boat education and training 3 Passenger training 4 Boating safety publications . 4 Laws and regulations 4 Multiple batteries . 16 Propeller selection . 17 Start-in-gear protection 17 Engine oil requirements . 18 Fuel requirements 18 Gasoline 18 Ring Free Fuel Additive . 19 Anti-fouling paint 19 Motor disposal requirements 19 Emergency equipment . 19 Emission control information 19 Components 22 Components diagram . 22 Boating safety 2 North American models . 19 Star labels . 20 Boating organizations . 4 Basic boating rules (Rules of the road) . 4 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 4 Rules when encountering vessels 5 Other special situations . 6 General information 9 Identification numbers record . 9 Outboard motor serial number 9 Key number . 9 Read manuals and labels . 10 Warning labels . 10 Specifications and requirements 14 Specifications . 14 Remote control requirements . 16 Battery requirements 16 Specifications of Battery . 16 Mounting battery . 16 Fuel tank . 25 Fuel joint 25 Fuel gauge 26 Fuel tank cap . 26 Air vent screw 26 Remote control box.