Important manual information

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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.

: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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WARNING

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor or other property.

TIP:

A TIP 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 print- ing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If

there is any question concerning this manu- al, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

TIP:

The 70TR and the standard accessories are used as a base for the explanations and illustrations in this manual. Therefore some items may not apply to every model.

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OWNER’S MANUAL

©2008 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

1st edition, April 2008

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan

P/N LIT-18626-07-93