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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
OUTBOARD MOTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is proud of its heritage and reputation for producing products with high standards of quality and workman-
ship. Product excellence provides the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfaction. The Yamaha Outboard Limited Warranty is your
assurance of this commitment.
This warranty provides you with protection against the expense of repairs for your outboard motor that are required as a result of defects in
materials or workmanship. When maintained and utilized in the prescribed manner, you can count on your Yamaha outboard to provide reliable
service.
This warranty provides you with specific coverage and notes your responsibilities in maintaining and operating your outboard. Please take the
time to read and become familiar with this warranty.
PERIOD OF WARRANTY.
Any new Yamaha outboard motor purchased and registered with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. for pleasure use
in the United States, will be warranted against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, subject
to exclusions noted herein. Any Yamaha outboard motor purchased and utilized for commercial applications will be warranted for a period of
one (1) year from the date of purchase, subject to exclusions noted herein. Yamaha peripheral equipment included with the motor, such as
gauges, fuel tanks and hoses, remote control boxes, propellers, and wiring external from the motor unit, will be warranted for one (1) year from
the date of purchase for either pleasure or commercial use. Replacement parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the
applicable warranty period.
The second year of warranty (if applicable) shall be limited to covering the cost of parts and labor for major components only. The major com-
ponents covered are:
Power Unit Section
8
Power Head
8
Intake Manifold and Reed Valve Assembly
8
Carburetor Assembly and its Related Components
8
Fuel and Oil Pump Assemblies
8
Ignition System (Standard and Microcomputer)
8
Precision Blend ® System
Bracket Section
8
Bracket System
8
Power Trim and Tilt Assembly
Lower Unit Section
8
Exhaust System
8
Upper Casing
8
Lower Unit Assembly
The warranty described here applies to outboard motor purchased and registered for use in the United States only excluding its territories. For
warranty provisions outside the United States, contact the particular country’s local Yamaha distributor.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION.
To be eligible for warranty coverage, the outboard motor must first be registered with Yamaha Motor
Corporation, U.S.A. A warranty registration form is provided in the Owner’s Manual with each outboard. This form must be completed and
mailed to Yamaha by either the selling dealer or the purchaser. Warranty registration can also be accomplished by any authorized Yamaha out-
board dealer. Upon receipt of the registration, an Owner’s Warranty Card will be sent by Yamaha to the registered purchaser.
OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY.
To receive repairs under this warranty, a valid Owner’s Warranty Card must be presented to an
authorized Yamaha outboard dealer.
During the period of warranty, any authorized Yamaha outboard dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha’s option, any parts
adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. All replaced parts will become the property of Yamaha
Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY.
Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be responsible for ensuring that the outboard motor is
properly operated, maintained and stored as specified in the applicable Owner’s Manual.
The owner of the outboard motor shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha marine dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days
of discovery and make the motor available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY.
This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect
of the product. Examples of abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to:
1.
Racing or competition use, modification of original parts, abnormal strain.
2.
Lack of proper maintenance and off-season storage as described in the Owner’s Manual, improper mounting of the motor, installation of
parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts.
3.
Operation of the motor at an rpm other than specified, improper propeller selection, use of lubricants, oils, and fuel/oil mixtures that are
not suitable for outboard motor use.
4.
Damage as a result of accidents, collisions, contact with foreign materials, or submersion.
5.
Growth of marine organisms on motor surfaces.
6.
Normal deterioration.
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