Yamaha 15B, Owner'S Manual

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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is proud of its heritage and reputation for producing products with high standards of quality and
workmanship. Product excellence provides the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfaction. The Yamaha Outboard Limit-
ed Warranty is your assurance of this commitment.
This warranty provides you with protection against the expense of repairs for your outboard motor that are required as a result of
defects in materials or workmanship. When maintained and utilized in the prescribed manner, you can count on your Yamaha outboard
to provide reliable service.
This warranty provides you with specific coverage and notes your responsibilities in maintaining and operating your outboard. Please
take the time to read and become familiar with this warranty.
PERIOD OF WARRANTY. Any new Yamaha outboard motor purchased and registered with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. for plea-
sure use in the United States, will be warranted against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of
purchase, subject to exclusions noted herein. Any Yamaha outboard motor purchased and utilized for commercial applications will be
warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, subject to exclusions noted herein. Yamaha peripheral equipment
included with the motor, such as gauges, fuel tanks and hoses, remote control boxes, propellers, and wiring external from the motor
unit, will be warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase for either pleasure or commercial use. Replacement parts used in war-
ranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable warranty period.
The second year of warranty (if applicable) shall be limited to covering the cost of parts and labor for major components only. The major
components covered are:
Power Unit Section
8
Power Head
8
Intake Manifold and Reed Valve Assembly
8
Carburetor Assembly and its Related Components
8
Fuel and Oil Pump Assemblies
8
Ignition System (Standard and Microcomputer)
8
Precision Blend ® System
Bracket Section
8
Bracket System
8
Power Trim and Tilt Assembly
Lower Unit Section
8
Exhaust System
8
Upper Casing
8
Lower Unit Assembly
The warranty described here applies to outboard motor purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territo-
ries. For warranty provisions outside the United States, contact the particular country’s local Yamaha distributor.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the outboard motor must first be registered with Yamaha Motor Cor-
poration, U.S.A. A warranty registration form is provided in the Owner`s Manual with each outboard. This form must be completed and
mailed to Yamaha by either the selling dealer or the purchaser. Warranty registration can also be accomplished by any authorized
Yamaha outboard dealer. Upon receipt of the registration, an Owner`s Warranty Card will be sent by Yamaha to the registered purchas-
er.
OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. To receive repairs under this warranty, a valid Owner`s Warranty Card must be presented to
an authorized Yamaha outboard dealer.
During the period of warranty, any authorized Yamaha outboard dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha`s option, any
parts adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. All replaced parts will become the property
of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
CUSTOMER`S RESPONSIBILITY. Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be responsible for ensuring that the outboard
motor is properly operated, maintained and stored as specified in the applicable Owner’s Manual.
The owner of the outboard motor shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha marine dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten
(10) days of discovery and make the motor available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY. This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or
neglect of the product. Examples of abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to:
1.
Racing or competition use, modification of original parts, abnormal strain.
2. Lack of proper maintenance and off-season storage as described in the Owner`s Manual, improper mounting of the motor, installa-
tion of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts.
3. Operation of the motor at an rpm other than specified, improper propeller selection, use of lubricants, oils, and fuel/oil mixtures
that are not suitable for outboard motor use.
4. Damage as a result of accidents, collisions, contact with foreign materials, or submersion.
5. Growth of marine organisms on motor surfaces.
6. Normal deterioration.
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