Yamaha E70 Owners Manual

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Instruments and indicators
EMU26493
Digital tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed
and has the following functions.
All segments of the display will light momen-
tarily after the main switch is turned on and
will return to normal thereafter.
TIP:
The water separator and engine trouble-alert
indicators only operate when the engine is
equipped with the appropriate functions.
EMU36050
Tachometer
The tachometer displays engine speed in
hundreds of revolutions per minute (r/min).
For example, if...

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EMU26524
Low oil pressure-alert indicator
If oil pressure drops too low, the alert indica-
tor will start to blink. For further information,
see page 47.
NOTICE
ECM00022
●Do not continue to run the engine if the
low oil pressure-alert indicator is on
and the engine oil level is lower. Seri-
ous engine damage will occur.
●The low oil pressure-alert indicator
does not indicate the engine oil level.
Use the oil dipstick to check the re-
maining oil quantity. For further infor-...

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EMU26713
Fuel gauge
Eight segments indicate the fuel level. When
all segments are showing, the fuel tank is
full.
The fuel level reading can be inaccurate due
to the position of the sensor in the fuel tank
and the attitude of the boat in the water. Op-
eration with bow-up trim or continuous turn-
ing can give false readings.
Do not adjust the selector switch for fuel sen-
sor. Incorrectly setting the selector switch on
the gauge will give false readings. Consult
your Yamaha...

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5. Press the “ ” (mode) button until the
desired minute is displayed.
6. Press the “ ” (set) button again to start
the clock.
The clock operates on battery power. Dis-
connecting the battery will stop the clock.
Reset the clock after connecting the battery.
EMU36080
Voltmeter
The voltmeter displays the charge of the bat-
tery in volts(V).
EMU26721
Fuel level-alert indicator
If the fuel level decreases to one segment,
the fuel level alert segment will blink.
Do not continue...

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NOTICE
ECM00022
●Do not continue to run the engine if the
low oil pressure-alert indicator is on
and the engine oil level is lower. Seri-
ous engine damage will occur.
●The low oil pressure-alert indicator
does not indicate the engine oil level.
Use the oil dipstick to check the re-
maining oil quantity. For further infor-
mation, see page 53.
EMU26574
Overheat-alert indicator
If the engine temperature rises too high, this
indicator will flash. For further information on...

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carefully. This manual describes mainly the
alert indicators. For more details on setting
meters or changing indicator systems, see
the attached operation manual.
EMU36103
Command link multifunction 
tachometers
The tachometer shows the engine revolu-
tions per minute. It has functions of trim
meter, adjusting trolling speed, cooling wa-
ter/engine temperature display, battery volt-
age display, total hour/trip hour display, oil
pressure display, water detection alert, en-...

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EMU36190
Start-up checks
Place the remote control lever / gear shift le-
ver in neutral and turn the main switch to
“ ” (on). After all the displays come on and
the total hour display comes on, the gauge
will change to normal operation. If the buzzer
sounds and the water separator-alert indica-
tor blinks, consult your Yamaha dealer im-
mediately.
TIP:
To stop the buzzer, press the “ ” (set) or
“ ” (mode) button.
EMU37690
Adjusting trolling speed
You can adjust the trolling...

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Stop the engine immediately if the buzzer
sounds and the low oil pressure-alert indica-
tor blinks. Check the engine oil quantity and
replenish oil if necessary. If the alert device
has activated while the appropriate engine
oil quantity is maintained, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECM01601
Do not continue to run the engine if the
low oil pressure alert device has activat-
ed. Serious engine damage will occur.
EMU36221
Overheat alert
If the engine temperature rises too...

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dealer immediately.
NOTICE
ECM00910
Gasoline mixed with water could cause
damage to the engine.
EMU36160
Engine trouble alert
This indicator will blink if the engine malfunc-
tions while cruising. Get back to the port
soon and consult a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately.
NOTICE
ECM00920
In such an event, the engine will not oper-
ate properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer im-
mediately.
EMU36170
Low battery voltage-alert
If the battery voltage drops, the low battery
voltage-alert...

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EMU31613
Command link multifunction 
speed & fuel meters
The speed & fuel meter unit shows the boat
speed and has the functions of fuel meter, to-
tal fuel consumption display, fuel economy
display, fuel flow display, and system voltage
display. The chosen display is selected by
using the “ ” (set) and “ ” (mode) but-
tons as described in this section. If the speed
sensor is installed, the unit can also show the
trip display. However, even if the speed sen-
sor is not...