2004 Yamaha Outboard 9.9C 15C Boat Motor Owners Manual

9.9C 15C OWNER’S MANUAL U.S.A.Edition LIT-18626-05-34 E EMU01448 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner’s manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

In this Owner’s Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! cC A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. * Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. NOTE: The 15MH and its standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore, some items may not apply to every model. Q w Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the outboard motor. EMU01446 9.9C, 15C OWNER’S MANUAL 2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, March 2003 Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan P/N LIT-18626-05-34 CONTENTS E GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASIC COMPONENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE RECOVERY INDEX READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR.