60B 70B 90B OWNER'S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-04-93 E EMU01449 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing 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. cC 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 product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 70TR, 90TR and their standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore, some items may not apply to every model. Q The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! w 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 outboard motor. EMU01446 60B, 70B, 90B OWNER'S MANUAL ©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, April 2002 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-18626-04-93 EMA20010 CONTENTS E GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASIC COMPONENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE RECOVERY INDEX READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR. E EMB00010 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD ....................................................1-1 Outboard motor serial number...........1-1 Key number...........................................1-1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION...1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION..........................1-3 IMPORTANT LABELS ..............................1-5 BASIC BOATING RULES .........................1-6 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS.....................1-10 Gasoline ..............................................1-11 Engine oil ............................................1-11 BATTERY REQUIREMENT ....................1-12 PROPELLER SELECTION .......................1-13 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION ............1-14 1 2 3 4 5 6 E EMU00005 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMU00007 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAYS D'ORIGINE JAPON 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 stolen. 1 Outboard motor serial number EMU00008 1 401012 KEY NUMBER If a main key switch is equipped with the motor, 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. YAMAHA q 123 1 Key number 904011* 1-1 E EMU01385 q EMU01386 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION NORTH AMERICAN MODELS w This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for marine SI engines. See the label affixed to your engine for details. Approval label of Emission control certificate This label is attached to the bottom cowling. 1 Emission control information label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES. rpm IN NEUTRAL g/kw-hr IDLE SPEED : FELs : SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : SPARK PLUG : Existing Technology ; N/A Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket. 2 Manufactured date label Manufactured: 1-2 E EMU00917 Q SAFETY INFORMATION 8 Before mounting or operating the outboard motor, read this entire manual. Reading it should give you an understanding of the motor and its operation. 8 Before operating the boat, read any owner's or operator's manuals supplied with it and all labels. Be sure you understand each item before operating. 8 Do not overpower the boat with this outboard 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. 8 Do not modify the outboard. Modifications could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use. 8 Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalities involve intoxication. 8 Have an approved personal flotation device (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 conditions. 8 Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Handle and store gasoline carefully. Make sure there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel before starting the engine. 8 This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets. 8 Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine. 8 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. 8 Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating - and obey them. Refer to the "RULES OF THE ROAD" section for basic boating rules. 8 Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather. 8 Tell someone where you are going: leave a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when you return. 8 Use common sense and good judgment when boating. Know your abilities, and be sure you understand how your boat handles 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 watch for obstacles and other traffic. 8 Always watch carefully for swimmers during the engine operation. 8 Stay away from swimming areas. 1-3 E 8 When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine. 8 Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the following: United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60611 Marine Retailers Association of America 155 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Il 60601 1-4 E EMB30010 IMPORTANT LABELS q WARNING LABELS 1 WARNING 202021 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. 6A1-83625-41 90 q 202022 1-5 E EMB40010 BASIC BOATING RULES (Rules of the road) Just as there are rules which apply when you are driving on streets and high ways, there are waterway rules which apply when you are driving your boat. These rules are used internationally, and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies. You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water. Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented here in your Owner's Manual are condensed, and have been provided for your convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat. Stand-on Vessel The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you. Give-way Vessel The vessel which does not have the rightof-way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing. "The general prudential rule" This rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says, `In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.' In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels become "Give-Way" vessels. STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-ofway; it is called the "stand-on" vessel. The vessel which does not have the rightof-way is called the "give-way" or "burdened" vessel. These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and what each vessel should do. 1-6 E RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS There are three main situations which you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed: Meeting (you are approaching another vessel head-on) Crossing (you are travelling across the other vessel's path) Overtaking (you are passing or being passed by another vessel) In the following illustration, your boat is in the center. You should give the right-ofway to any vessels shown in white area (you are the Give-Way vessel). Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you (they are the Give-Way vessels). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other. keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn't apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed. 102044 Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing each other's path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vessel. If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, remember that you should maintain course and direction, provided the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should. 102045 Meeting If you are meeting another power vessel head on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the right-of-way! Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident. You should 102046 Overtaking If you are passing another vessel, you are the "Give-Way" vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain 1-7 E its course and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is passing you, you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you. 1. When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power-driven vessel, the powerdriven vessel has the right-of-way. Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel. 2. 3. OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your boat around other vessels. Narrow Channels and Bends When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the operator of a power-driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water vessels, the operator should sound a prolonged blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is heard, ...