Yamaha F6AMH - Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LIT-18626-07-36

60R-F8199-14

U.S.A.Edition

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Table of Contents4
General Information7
Identification Numbers Record7
Outboard Motor Serial Number7
Key Number7
Emission Control Information7
North American Models7
Star Labels8
Read Manuals and Labels10
Warning Labels10
Safety Information14
Rotating Parts14
Hot Parts14
Electric Shock14
Power Tilt14
Engine Shut-Off Cord14
Gasoline14
Gasoline Exposure and Spills14
Carbon Monoxide15
Modifications15
Boating Safety15
Alcohol and Drugs15
Personal Flotation Devices15
People in the Water15
Passengers15
Overloading15
Avoid Collisions15
Weather16
Accident Reporting16
Boat Education and Training16
Passenger Training16
Boating Safety Publications16
Laws and Regulations16
Boating Organizations17
Basic Boating Rules (Rules of the Road)17
Steering and Sailing Rules and Sound Signals17
Rules When Encountering Vessels18
Other Special Situations19
Basic Requirements21
Fueling Instructions21
Gasoline21
Engine Oil21
Installation Requirements22
Boat Horsepower Rating22
Mounting Motor22
Remote Control Requirements22
Battery Requirement22
Without a Rectifier or Rectifier Regulator23
Propeller Selection23
Start-In-Gear Protection24
Basic Components25
Main Components25
Fuel Tank26
Fuel Joint27
Fuel Gauge27
Fuel Tank Cap27
Air Vent Screw27
Remote Control27
Remote Control Lever27
Neutral Interlock Trigger28
Neutral Throttle Lever28
Choke Switch28
Tiller Handle28
Gear Shift Lever28
Throttle Grip29
Throttle Indicator29
Throttle Friction Adjuster29
Engine Shut-Off Switch30
Engine Stop Button30
Choke Knob for Pull Type31
Manual Starter Handle31
Starter Button31
Main Switch31
Power Tilt Switch31
Steering Friction Adjuster32
Trim Rod (Tilt Pin)33
Tilt Lock Mechanism33
Tilt Support Knob33
Tilt Support Bar34
Power Tilt Unit34
Top Cowling Lock Lever (Pull up Type)34
Flushing Device35
Warning Indicator35
Low Oil Pressure-Warning Indicator35
Warning System35
Low Oil Pressure Warning35
Operation37
Installation37
Mounting the Outboard Motor37
Clamping the Outboard Motor38
Breaking in Engine39
Procedure for 4-Stroke Models39
Pre-Operation Checks39
Fuel40
Controls40
Stop Switches40
Engine40
Checking the Engine Oil Level40
Filling Fuel41
Ring Free Fuel Additive41
Operating Engine41
Feeding Fuel (Portable Tank)41
Starting Engine42
Warming up Engine48
Manual Start and Electric Start Models48
Shifting48
Stopping Boat50
Stopping Engine50
Procedure50
Procedure51
Trimming Outboard Motor51
Adjusting Trim Angle for Manual Tilt Models52
Adjusting Trim Angle (Power Tilt Models)52
Adjusting Boat Trim53
Tilting up and down54
Procedure for Tilting up (Manual Tilt Models)54
Procedure for Tilting up (Power Tilt Models)55
Procedure for Tilting down (Manual Tilt Models)56
Procedure for Tilting down (Power Tilt Models)56
Cruising in Shallow Water57
Cruising in Shallow Water (Manual Tilt Models)57
Power Tilt Models59
Cruising in Other Conditions60
Maintenance61
Specifications61
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor63
Clamp Screw Mounting Models63
Storing Outboard Motor64
Procedure64
Lubrication65
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures65
Battery Care65
Flushing Power Unit66
Cleaning the Outboard Motor67
Checking Painted Surface of Motor67
Periodic Maintenance67
Replacement Parts67
Maintenance Interval Guidelines67
Maintenance Chart 168
Maintenance Chart 270
Greasing71
Cleaning and Adjusting Spark Plug72
Checking Fuel System72
Checking Fuel Filter73
Inspecting Idling Speed73
Changing Engine Oil74
Checking Wiring and Connectors75
Exhaust Leakage76
Water Leakage76
Engine Oil Leakage76
Checking Power Tilt System76
Checking Propeller76
Removing Propeller77
Installing Propeller78
Changing Gear Oil78
Cleaning Fuel Tank79
Inspecting and Replacing Anode(S)80
Checking Battery (for Electric Start Models)81
Connecting the Battery82
Disconnecting the Battery82
Checking Top Cowling82
Coating the Boat Bottom83
Trouble Recovery84
Troubleshooting84
Temporary Action in Emergency87
Impact Damage87
Replacing Fuse87
Power Tilt will Not Operate88
Starter will Not Operate88
Emergency Starting Engine89
Engine Fails to Operate90
Emergency Engine Operation90
Treatment of Submerged Motor90
Procedure90
Consumer Information91
Important Warranty Information for U.S.A. and Canada91
Yamaha Motor93
Four-Stroke Outboard93
Limited Warranty93
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the Usa or Canada95

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