Yamaha F8A - Installation; Mounting the Outboard Motor

Installation
Installation
The information presented in this section is in-
tended as reference only. It is not possible to
provide complete instructions for every possi-
ble boat and motor combination. Proper
mounting depends in part on experience and
the specific boat and motor combination.
WARNING
 Overpowering a boat could cause se-
vere instability. Do not install an out-
board motor with more horsepower than
the maximum rating on the capacity
plate of the boat. If the boat does not
have a capacity plate, consult the boat
3. Hold the handgrip and steering bracket
manufacturer.
as shown in the illustration and lift up the
 Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
outboard motor using two people.
tor could result in hazardous conditions
such as poor handling, loss of control,
or fire hazards. For permanently mount-
ed models, your dealer or other person
experienced in proper rigging should
mount the motor.
Mounting the outboard motor
NOTICE
Do not hold the top cowling when mount-
ing or dismounting the outboard motor.
The top cowling could come off, causing
the outboard motor to fall.
1. Be sure to mount the outboard motor
while the boat is on land. If the boat is on
the water, move it to an area on land.
2. To prevent steering movement, turn the
adjuster lever to “A” (if equipped with the
adjuster lever). To hold the steering
1. Steering bracket
bracket easily, raise the tiller handle to
2. Handgrip
the vertical position (if equipped with the
tiller handle).
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