Yamaha T8C, Owner'S Manual

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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. FOUR-STROKE
OUTBOARD MOTOR THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that new Yamaha 1999-or-later model four-stroke outboard motors originally distrib-
uted by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated herein, sub-
ject to certain stated limitations. Warranty coverage for outboards distributed by non-US Yamaha affiliated companies may be different.
PERIOD OF WARRANTY. Any new Yamaha 1999-or-later model four-stroke outboard motor purchased and registered with Yamaha
Motor Corporation, U.S.A. for pleasure use in the United States, will be warranted against defects in material or workmanship for a period
of three (3) years from the 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, and wiring external
from the motor unit, will be warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase of either pleasure or commercial use. Replacement parts
used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable warranty period.
The second and third 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
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Power Head
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Intake Manifold
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Carburetor Assembly and its Related Components
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Fuel Injection System and its Related Components
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Fuel and Oil Pump Assemblies
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Ignition System (Standard and Microcomputer)
Lower Unit Section
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Exhaust System
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Upper Casing
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Lower Unit Assembly
Bracket Section
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Bracket System
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Power Trim and Tilt Assembly
WARRANTY REGISTRATION. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the outboard motor must be registered with Yamaha Motor Corpora-
tion, U.S.A. Warranty registration can be accomplished by any authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer. Upon receipt of the registra-
tion, an Owner’s Warranty Card will be sent by Yamaha to the registered purchaser.
OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. To receive repairs under this warranty, a valid Owner’s Warranty Card must be presented to
an authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor 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 Outboard Motor 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, installation of parts or accessories that are
not equivalent in design and quality genuine Yamaha parts.
3. Operation of the motor at an rpm other than specified, use of lubricants or oils 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 organism on motor surfaces.
6. Normal deterioration.