Yamaha F6C Owner's Manual

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Installation31EMU39731InstallationThe information presented in this section is in-tended as reference only. It is not possible toprovide complete instructions for every possi-ble boat and motor combination. Propermounting depends in part on experience andthe specific boat and motor combination.WARNINGEWM02341 Overpowering a boat could cause se-vere instability. Do not mount an out-board motor with more horsepower thanthe maximum rating on the capacityplate of the boat. If the boat does nothave a capacity plate, consult the boatmanufacturer. Improper mounting of the outboard mo-tor could result in hazardous conditions,such as poor handling, loss of control,or fire hazards. If you are not able tomount the outboard motor properly,consult a Yamaha dealer.EMU42940Mounting the outboard motorF2.5AWARNINGEWM01720Your dealer or other person experiencedin proper outboard motor mountingshould show you how to mount your out-board motor.The outboard motor should be mounted sothat the boat is well balanced. Otherwise, theboat could be hard to steer. For single-engineboats, mount the outboard motor on the cen-terline (keel line) of the boat.F4B, F5A, F6CWARNINGEWM02300Do not hold the top cowling or tiller handlewhen mounting or dismounting the out-board motor. Otherwise, the outboard mo-tor could fall.1. Be sure to mount the outboard motorwhile the boat is on land. If the boat is onthe water, move it to an area on land.2. To prevent steering movement, turn thesteering friction adjuster clockwise.3. Turn the tiller handle 180° so that it ispointing rearward.1. Center line (keel line)1. Steering friction adjusterZMU017601ZMU068271