Yamaha E70 Owners Manual

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EMU25802
Fuel tank
If your model was equipped with a portable
fuel tank, its function is as follows.
WA R N I N G
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The fuel tank supplied with this engine is
its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not
be used as a fuel storage container. Com-
mercial users should conform to relevant
licensing or approval authority regula-
tions.
EMU25830
Fuel joint
This joint is used to connect the fuel line.
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1. Tachometer unit (Square type)*
2. Tachometer unit (Round type)*
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EMU25841
Fuel gauge
This gauge is located on either the fuel tank
cap or on the fuel joint base. It shows the ap-
proximate amount of fuel remaining in the
tank.
EMU25850
Fuel tank cap
This cap seals the fuel tank. When removed,
the tank can be filled with fuel. To remove the
cap, turn it counterclockwise.
EMU25860
Air vent screw
This screw is on the fuel tank cap. To loosen
the screw, turn it counterclockwise.
EMU26181
Remote control box
The remote control lever actuates both the
shifter...

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trol lever in the neutral position and lift the
neutral throttle lever.
TIP:
The neutral throttle lever will operate only
when the remote control lever is in neutral.
The remote control lever will operate only
when the neutral throttle lever is in the closed
position.
EMU25912
Tiller handle
To change direction, move the tiller handle to
the left or right as necessary.
EMU25923
Gear shift lever
Move the gear shift lever forward to engage
the forward gear or rearward to engage the
reverse...

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EMU25976
Throttle friction adjuster
A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to movement of the throttle grip or the
remote control lever, and can be set accord-
ing to operator preference.
To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise. To decrease resistance, turn the
adjuster counterclockwise. WARNING! Do
not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to move the remote control lever
or throttle grip, which could result in an...

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EMU26002
Engine stop button
The engine stop button stops the engine
when the button is pushed.
EMU26091
Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition system;
its operation is described below.
●“” (off)
With the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi-
tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key
can be removed.
●“” (on)
With the main switch in the “ ” (on) posi-
tion, the electrical circuits are on, and the key
cannot be removed.
●“” (start)
With the main switch in the “ ” (start) po-...

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set according to operator preference. An ad-
juster lever is located on the bottom of the
tiller handle bracket.
To increase resistance, turn the lever to the
port side “A”.
To decrease resistance, turn the lever to the
starboard side “B”.
WA R N I N G
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Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to steer, which could result in an
accident.
If the resistance does not increase even
when the lever is turned to the port side “A”,...

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EMU26154
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom 
cowling
The power trim and tilt switch is located on
the side of the bottom cowling. Pushing the
switch “ ” (up) trims the outboard motor up,
and then tilts it up. Pushing the switch “ ”
(down) tilts the outboard motor down and
trims it down. When the switch is released,
the outboard motor will stop in its current po-
sition.
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see page 66.
WA R N I N G
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Use the power trim and tilt...

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EMU26244
Trim tab with anode
WA R N I N G
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An improperly adjusted trim tab could
cause difficult steering. Always test run
after the trim tab has been installed or re-
placed to be sure steering is correct. Be
sure you have tightened the bolt after ad-
justing the trim tab.
The trim tab should be adjusted so that the
steering control can be turned to either the
right or left by applying the same amount of
force.
If the boat tends to veer to the left (port side),
turn the trim tab...

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an additional support device to secure it
in the tilt position.
EMU26373
Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type)
To remove the engine top cowling, turn the
cowling lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling.
When installing the cowling, check to be sure
it fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lock
the cowling again by returning the cowling
lock lever(s) to the lock position.
EMU26462
Flushing device
This device is used to clean the cooling wa-
ter passages of the motor using a garden
hose and tap...

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Activation of alert device
●The water separator-alert indicator of
Command Link Tachometer will blink.
●The buzzer will sound intermittently only
when the gear shift is in neutral.
●If the alert system has activated, stop the
engine and consult a Yamaha dealer im-
mediately.
TIP:
Adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filter has
been show to greatly reduce the chance of
fuel contamination problems. Consult your
dealer for information about Yamaha 10-mi-
cron fuel filters if your boat does not...