Yamaha 60B, 70B, 90B BATTERY REQUIREMENT

EMU01775

BATTERY REQUIREMENT

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.

EMU01860

Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/SAE): 380 amps at -18°C (-0.4°F) Minimum marine cranking amps (MCA/ABYC): 502 amps at 0°C (32°F) Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):

124 minutes

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Contents

Page Page TO THE OWNER could result in severe injury or death NOTE: 60B, 70B, 90B OWNER'S MANUAL Page CONTENTS Page INFORMATION OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER KEY NUMBER NORTH AMERICAN MODELS SAFETY QINFORMATION United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Marine Retailers Association of America WARNING LABELS STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS Page FUELING INSTRUCTIONS GASOLINE ENGINE OIL BATTERY REQUIREMENT PROPELLER SELECTION START-IN-GEARPROTECTION —MEMO— BASIC COMPONENTS MAIN COMPONENTS FUEL TANK REMOTE CONTROL wF r Nq r Re Neutral throttle lever Main switch 8OFF 8ON 8START Engine stop lanyard switch UP UP DN DN Power Trim/Tilt Switch Throttle Friction Adjusting Screw POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TRIM TAB DIGITAL TACHOMETER Trim Meter Hour Meter Oil-LevelIndicator Do not operate the engine without oil Serious engine damage will occur Overheat Warning Indicator TILT SUPPORT LEVER TOP COWLING LOCK LEVERS FLUSHING DEVICE OVERHEAT WARNING OIL LEVEL WARNING OIL FILTER CLOGGING WARNING Oil level warning system 60/70 OPERATION INSTALLATION FILLING FUEL AND ENGINE OIL PRE-OPERATION CHECKS INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Mounting Height FILLING FUEL FILLING OIL PRE-OPERATIONCHECKS Fuel Oil Controls OPERATION AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF STORAGE BREAKING IN ENGINE Gasoline (Petrol)/ Engine oil mixing chart Page STARTING ENGINE PROCEDURE FOR REMOTE CONTROL MODEL Electric Start Model 8Do not turn the main switch to “START” when the engine is running WARMING UP ENGINE FORWARD REVERSE PROCEDURE TRIMMING OUTBOARD MOTOR ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLE Bow up Bow down TILTING UP/DOWN PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN CRUISING IN SALT WATER CRUISING IN TURBID WATER Chapter MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Page TRAILERING OUTBOARD MOTOR STORING OUTBOARD MOTOR Flushing Cooling System and Fogging Engine Lubrication Cleaning and Anti-corrosionMeasure Battery Care Antidote: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE CHART CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG Page CHECKING FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING FUEL FILTER ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED CHECKING WATER DRAIN UNDER ENGINE OIL TANK REPLACING FUSE CHECKING WIRING AND CONNECTORS EXHAUST LEAKAGE WATER LEAKAGE GREASING CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM q rew CHECKING PROPELLER Installing the Propeller CHANGING GEAR OIL INSPECTING AND REPLACING ANODE CHECKING BATTERY (for Electric start model) Connecting the Battery 8Reversal of the battery leads will damage the rectifier Disconnecting the Battery CHECKING BOLTS AND NUTS MOTOR EXTERIOR CLEANING COOLING-WATER PASSAGES COATING THE BOAT BOTTOM TROUBLE RECOVERY TROUBLESHOOTING TEMPORARY ACTION IN EMERGENCY TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page Page IMPACT DAMAGE POWER TRIM / TILT WILL NOT OPERATE STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE Prime start model ENGINE FAILS TO OPERATE COLD ENGINE FAILS TO START 8Do not turn the main switch to “START” when the engine is running 8Do not keep the starter-motorturning for more than 5 seconds. The battery will rapidly become exhausted and it Page TREATMENT OF SUBMERGED MOTOR INDEX Page Page IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA Welcome to the Yamaha Family United States Dealer Locations: Canada Dealer Locations: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A P.O. Box Cypress, CA Attention: Customer Relations Department Telephone No YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Page Page IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE U.S.A. OR CANADA Welcome to the Yamaha Family Page Page 6H3-28199-1M