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A. Connect correctly.
Engine vibrates excessively.
Q. Is propeller damaged?
A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.
Q. Is propeller shaft damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan-
gled on propeller?
A. Remove and clean propeller.
Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
EMU29433
Temporary action in emergencyEMU29440Impact damage
WARNING
EWM00870
The outboard motor can be seriously dam-
aged 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. Inspect the control system and all compo-
nents for damage. Also inspect 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 inspect the out-
board motor before operating it again.
EMU39791Starter will not operate
If the starter mechanism does not operate
(the engine cannot be cranked with the start-
er), the engine can be started with an emer-
gency starter rope.
WARNING
EWM02361

Use this procedure only for emergency
engine starting to return to the nearest
port for repairs.

When the emergency starter rope is
used to start the engine, the start-in-
gear protection device does not operate.
Make sure that the shift lever is in the
neutral position. Otherwise, the boat
could unexpectedly start to move, which
could result in an accident.

Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg while operating the boat.

Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
where it could become entangled, pre-
venting it from functioning.

Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing normal operation. Loss of engine
power means the loss of most steering
control. Also, without engine power, the
boat could slow rapidly. This could
cause people and objects in the boat to
be thrown forward.

Make sure that no one is standing be-
hind you when pulling the starter rope. It
could whip behind you and injure some-
one.
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An unguarded, rotating flywheel is very
dangerous. Keep loose clothing and
other objects away when starting the en-
gine. Use the emergency starter rope
only as instructed. Do not touch the fly-
wheel or other moving parts when the
engine is running. Do not install the
starter mechanism or top cowling after
the engine is running.

Do not touch the ignition coil, spark plug
wire, spark plug cap, or other electrical
components when starting or operating
the outboard motor. You could get an
electrical shock.
EMU39533Emergency engine starting
Before performing the following procedure,
make sure to read the emergency starting la-
bel on the manual starter/flywheel magnet
cover.
1. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral
position.2. Remove the top cowling.
3. Loosen the nut, and then disconnect the
start-in-gear protection cable.
4. Remove the manual starter/flywheel
magnet cover by removing the bolts.
5. Reinstall 2 bolts to secure the fuel tank.
1. Emergency starting label
ZMU06866
1
1. Neutral position
1. Start-in-gear protection cable
2. Nut
1. Bolts
2. Manual starter/flywheel magnet cover
1
ZMU06749
ZMU06872
2
1
ZMU06782
1 2
1
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6. Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
magnet and wind the rope several turns
around the flywheel magnet clockwise.
7. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then, install the clip on the other
end of the cord to the engine shut-off
switch.8. Align the engine start mark “” on the
throttle grip with the notch in the tiller han-
dle.
9. Give a strong pull straight out to crank
and start the engine.
TIP:
If the engine does not start after several at-
tempts, pull out the choke knob.
1. Notch
2. Emergency starter rope
ZMU06783
ZMU06876
1
2
ZMU06744
1. Start mark “”
2. Notch
1. Choke knob
ZMU06808
12
ZMU06785
ZMU06816
1
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EMU33501
Treatment of submerged motor
If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi-
ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise
some corrosion may begin almost immediate-
ly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to run the out-
board motor until it has been completely
inspected.
 [ECM00401]
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EMU29830
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
 FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR
 THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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EMU29841
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR 
YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA
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