This manual has been written by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha . dealers and their qualified mechanics.
It is not possible to put an entire mechanic’s education into one manual, so it is assumed that persons using this manual to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha outboard motors have a basic understanding of the mechanical concepts and procedures inherent to outboard motor repair technology.
Without such know- ledge, attempted repairs or service to this model may render it unfit for use and/or unsafe. Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all models manufactured by Yamaha.
Modifications and significant changes in Specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all Authorized Yamaha dealers and will, where applicable, appear in future editions of this manual.