Yamaha VZ150C, 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 manu-
facturer.
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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 out-
board motor mounting should show
you how to mount your motor.
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