Yamaha VZ150Z Owner's Manual

Also see for VZ150B: Owner's manual

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SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY. Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs,shear pins, propellers, hubs, fuel and oil filters, brushes for the starter motor and power tilt motor, water pump impellers, and anodesare not covered by warranty. Charges for removal of the motor from a boat and transporting the motor to and from an authorizedYamaha outboard dealer are excluded from warranty coverage.Specific parts excluded from the second year of warranty (if applicable) are:8 Top and Bottom Cowling8 Electric Components (other than ignition system)8 Rubber Components (such as hoses, tubes, rubber seals, fittings, and clamps)TRANSFER OF WARRANTY. Transfer of the warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser is possible by having themotor inspected by an authorized Yamaha outboard dealer and requesting the dealer to submit a change of registration to YamahaMotor Corporation, U.S.A. within ten (10) days of the transfer.EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY. Yamaha warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser, that thisengine is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations under section 213 of the CleanAir Act and this engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause said engine to fail to conform with applicableregulations for one (1) year from date of purchase.YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS ANDTIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. ANDEXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESINCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATETO STATE.YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.Post Office Box 6555Cypress, California 90630WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?A. The customer`s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision dam-ages.Q. What are some examples of ``abnormal’’ strain, neglect, or abuse?A. These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Specific examples include:Running the machine out of oil, operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail, damage orfailure due to improper or careless transportation, and/or tie down. If you have any specific questions on operation or mainte-nance, please contact your Yamaha outboard dealer for advice.Q. Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as towing or transportation due to a failure?A. No. The warranty is limited to repair of the machine itself.Q. May I perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owner’s Manual instead of having the dealer do them?A. Yes, if you are a qualified mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the Owner’s and Service Manuals. We do recommend,however, that items requiring special tools or equipment be done by a Yamaha outboard dealer.Q. Will the warranty be void or canceled if I do not operate or maintain my new outboard exactly as specified in the Owner’s Manual?A. No. The warranty on a new outboard cannot be ’’voided`` or ’’canceled``. However, if a particular failure is caused by operation ormaintenance other than as shown in the Owner’s Manual, that failure may not be covered under warranty.Q. What responsibility does a Yamaha outboard dealer have under this warranty?A. Each Yamaha outboard dealer is expected to:1. Completely set up each outboard he sells prior to delivery.2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon your requestat any later date.In addition, each Yamaha outboard dealer is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work.Q. Is the warranty transferable to second owners?A. Yes. The remainder of any existing warranty can be transferred upon request. The unit has to be inspected and re-registered by anauthorized Yamaha outboard dealer for the policy to remain effective.