Important Manual Information - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

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To the owner
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard
motor. This Owner's Manual contains infor-
mation needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance and care. A thorough understanding
of these simple instructions will help you ob-
tain 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.
In this Owner's Manual particularly important
information is distinguished in the following
ways.
: This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that fol-
low this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
EWM00781
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ECM00701
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
outboard motor or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in
product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current prod-
uct information available at the time of print-
ing, there may be minor discrepancies
between your machine and this manual. If

Important manual information

there is any question concerning this manu-
al, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
TIP:
The 8MH and the standard accessories are
used as a base for the explanations and illus-
trations in this manual. Therefore some
items may not apply to every model.
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Any reprinting or unauthorized use
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OWNER'S MANUAL
1st Edition, March 2009
All rights reserved.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in France
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