2004 Yamaha Outboard F6C F8C T8C Boat Motor Owners Manual

F6C F8C T8C OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-05-31 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. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! CAUTION: 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 F8MH, T8PR 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. @ @ WARNING @ 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 F6C, F8C, T8C OWNER’S MANUAL 2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, February 2003 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-05-31 EMU00003 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 EMU00004 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD .1-1 Outboard motor serial number 1-1 Key number .1-1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 1-2 North american models 1-2 Star labels .1-3 SAFETY INFORMATION .1-4 IMPORTANT LABELS .1-6 Warning labels .1-6 Caution labels .1-6 BASIC BOATING RULES (Rules of the road) .1-7 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 1-7 Rules when encountering vessels .1-8 Other special situations 1-9 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1-11 Gasoline .1-12 ENGINE OIL 1-13 BATTERY REQUIREMENT .1-14 PROPELLER SELECTION 1-15 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION 1-16 1 E EMU00005 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD EMU00007 OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER 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 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. 1 Key number 1-1 E EMU01385 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION EMU01444 NORTH AMERICAN MODELS 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 New Technology ; (4-stroke/HPDI) EM Manufactured date label This label is attached to the clamp bracket. 2 Manufactured date label 1-2 E EMU01389 STAR LABELS Your outboard motor is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below for a description of your particular label. 1 Star label One Star – Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted twostroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine engines. Two Stars – Very Low Emission The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. Three Stars – Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. 1-3 E EMU00917 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 owner’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 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. Do not modify the outboard. Modifications could make the motor unfit or unsafe to use. Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. About 50% of all boating fatalities involve intoxication.