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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.
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Temporary action in emergencyEMU29440Impact damage
WARNING
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The outboard motor can be seriously dam-
aged by a...

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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...

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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...

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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.
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 FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR
 THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR 
YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE USA OR CANADA
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