Yamaha E115A, 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
outboard 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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