E EMU01448 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha out- board motor. This Owner’s manual con- tains information needed for proper oper- ation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instruc- tions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. c C A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. * Yamaha continually seeks advance- ments in product design and quality.
Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. In this Owner’s Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Q w NOTE: The 15MH and its standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. There- fore, some items may not apply to every model.
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the out- board motor. EMU01446 9.9A/15A OWNER'S MANUAL ©2001 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, March 2001 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-04-53