Installation
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Installation
The information presented in this section is
intended as reference only. It is not possible
to provide complete instructions for every
possible boat and motor combination. Prop-
er mounting depends in part on experience
and the specific boat and motor combination.
EWM01590
WARNING
1
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Overpowering a boat could cause se-
vere instability. Do not install an out-
board motor with more horsepower
1.
Center line (keel line)
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than the maximum rating on the capac- Mounting height
ity plate of the boat. If the boat does not To run your boat at optimum efficiency, the
have a capacity plate, consult the boat water resistance (drag) of the boat and out-
manufacturer.
board motor must be made as little as possi-
Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
ble. The mounting height of the outboard
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tor could result in hazardous condi- motor greatly affects the water resistance. If
tions such as poor handling, loss of the mounting height is too high, cavitation
control, or fire hazards. For permanent- tends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion
ly mounted models, your dealer or oth- and causing the engine to overheat. If the
er
rigging should mount the motor.
person
experienced
in
proper
mounting height is too low, the water resis-
tance will increase and thereby reduce en-
gine efficiency. Mount the outboard motor so
that the anti-cavitation plate is about 130 mm
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Mounting the outboard motor
(5
in) above the bottom of the boat.
The outboard motor should be mounted so
that the boat is well balanced. Otherwise, the
boat could be hard to steer. For single-en-
gine boats, mount the outboard motor on the
centerline (keel line) of the boat.
130
mm (5 in)
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ECM01631
NOTICE
q
Check that the idle hole stays high
enough to keep out water getting inside
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha VZ200R, Yamaha VZ225H, Yamaha VZ250F, Yamaha VZ300B |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
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