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Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan-
gled on propeller?
A. Remove and clean propeller.
Q. Are outboard motor mounting bolts loose?
A. Tighten bolts or have serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
EMU29434
Temporary action in emergen-
cy
EMU29442
Impact damage
WARNING
EWM00871
The outboard motor can be seriously
damaged by a collision while operating or
trailering. Damage could make the out-
board motor unsafe to operate.
If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa-
ter, follow the procedure below.
1.
Stop the engine immediately.
2.
Check the control system and all compo-
nents for damage. Also, check the boat
for damage.
3.
Whether damage is found or not, return
to the nearest harbor slowly and careful-
ly.
4.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the out-
board motor before operating it again.
EMU29454
Running single engine (twin engines)
When using only one engine in an emergen-
cy, be sure to keep the unused one tilted up
and operate the other engine at low speed.
NOTICE
ECM00371
If the boat is operated with one engine in
the water but not running, water may run
into the exhaust pipe due to wave action,
causing engine trouble.
TIP:
When you are maneuvering at low speed,
such as near a dock, it is recommended that
both engines be running with one in neutral
gear if possible.
EMU46760
Replacing fuse
WARNING
EWM00632
Substituting an incorrect fuse or a piece of
wire could allow excessive current flow.
This could cause electric system damage
and a fire hazard.
If a fuse has blown, replace the fuse accord-
ing to the following procedure.
1.
Turn the main switch to the “
” (off)
position.
2.
Remove the fuse box cover.
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