Yamaha 15F, Owner'S Manual

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MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
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Overpowering a boat may cause
severe instability. Do not install an out-
board motor with more horsepower
than the maximum rating on the
capacity plate of the boat. If the boat
does not have a capacity plate, consult
the boat manufacturer.
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The information presented in this sec-
tion is intended as reference only. It is
not possible to provide complete
instructions for every possible
boat/motor combination.
Proper
mounting depends in part on experi-
ence and the specific boat/motor com-
bination.
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Improper mounting of the outboard
motor could result in hazardous condi-
tions such as poor handling, loss of con-
trol, or fire hazards. Observe the follow-
ing:
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For permanently mounted models,
your dealer or other person experi-
enced in proper rigging should mount
the motor. If you are mounting the
motor yourself, you should be trained
by an experienced person.
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For portable models, your dealer or
other person experienced in proper
outboard motor mounting should
show you how to mount your motor.
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