Yamaha 6C Owner's Manual

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Contents

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Table of contentsSafety information............................. 1Outboard motor safety .................... 1Propeller............................................ 1Rotating parts.................................... 1Hot parts ........................................... 1Electric shock .................................... 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)........... 1Gasoline ............................................ 1Gasoline exposure and spills ............ 1Carbon monoxide.............................. 1Modifications ..................................... 2Boating safety ................................. 2Alcohol and drugs ............................. 2Personal flotation devices ................. 2People in the water ........................... 2Passengers ....................................... 2Overloading....................................... 2Avoid collisions ................................. 2Weather ............................................ 3Passenger training ............................ 3Boating safety publications ............... 3Laws and regulations ........................ 3General information .......................... 4Identification numbers record.......... 4Outboard motor serial number .......... 4EC Declaration of Conformity(DoC) ............................................. 4CE Marking ..................................... 4C-Tick label ..................................... 4Read manuals and labels................ 6Warning labels .................................. 6Specifications and requirements..... 9Specifications .................................. 9Installation requirements ............... 10Boat horsepower rating ................... 10Mounting motor ............................... 10Propeller selection......................... 10Start-in-gear protection ................. 11Engine oil requirements ................ 11Fuel requirements ......................... 11Gasoline .......................................... 11Muddy or acidic water ................... 11Anti-fouling paint ........................... 11Motor disposal requirements......... 12Emergency equipment .................. 12Emission control information......... 12U.S. insular areas............................ 12Components .................................... 14Components diagram.................... 14Fuel tank ......................................... 14Fuel joint.......................................... 15Fuel gauge ...................................... 15Fuel tank cap................................... 15Air vent screw.................................. 15Tiller handle..................................... 15Gear shift lever ................................ 15Throttle grip ..................................... 15Throttle indicator ............................. 16Throttle friction adjuster................... 16Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) andclip................................................. 16Engine stop button .......................... 17Choke knob for pull type ................. 17Manual starter handle ..................... 17Steering friction adjuster ................. 17Trim rod (tilt pin) .............................. 18Shallow water lever ......................... 18Tilt support knob.............................. 18Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type)...... 18Installation ....................................... 20Installation..................................... 20Mounting the outboard motor .......... 20Clamping the outboard motor.......... 21Operation ......................................... 23First-time operation ....................... 23Breaking in engine .......................... 23Getting to know your boat ............... 23Checks before starting engine ...... 23Remove cowling .............................. 24Fuel system ..................................... 24Controls ........................................... 24Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ......... 24Oil .................................................... 24Engine ............................................. 24Install cowling .................................. 24Filling fuel and engine oil .............. 25Filling fuel for portable tank ............. 25Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)....... 26Operating engine .......................... 27Sending fuel (portable tank) ............ 27