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Installation
The information presented in this section is in-
tended as reference only. It is not possible to
provide complete instructions for every possi-
ble boat and motor combination. Proper
mounting depends in part on experience and
the specific boat and motor combination.
WARNING
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Overpowering a boat could cause se-
vere instability. Do not mount 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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Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
tor could result in hazardous conditions,
such as poor handling, loss of control,
or fire hazards. If you are not able to
mount the outboard motor properly,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Mounting the outboard motor
F2.5A
WARNING
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Your dealer or other person experienced
in proper outboard motor mounting
should show you how to mount your out-
board motor.
The outboard motor should be mounted so
that the boat is well balanced. Otherwise, the
boat could be hard to steer. For single-engine
boats, mount the outboard motor on the cen-
terline (keel line) of the boat.
F4B, F5A, F6C
WARNING
EWM02300
Do not hold the top cowling or tiller handle
when mounting or dismounting the out-
board motor. Otherwise, the outboard mo-
tor could fall.
1.
Be sure to mount the outboard motor
while the boat is on land. If the boat is on
the water, move it to an area on land.
2.
To prevent steering movement, turn the
steering friction adjuster clockwise.
3.
Turn the tiller handle 180° so that it is
pointing rearward.
1. Center line (keel line)
1. Steering friction adjuster
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