Temporary Action In Emergency; Impact Damage; Running Single Engine (Twin Engines) - Yamaha F115 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Trouble Recovery
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Engine vibrates excessively.
Q. Is propeller damaged?
A. Have propeller repaired or replaced.
Q. Is propeller shaft damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Q. Are weeds or other foreign material tan-
gled on propeller?
A. Remove and clean propeller.
Q. Are outboard motor mounting bolts loose?
A. Tighten bolts or have serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged?
A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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Temporary action in emergen-
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Impact damage

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WARNING
The outboard motor can be seriously
damaged by a collision while operating or
trailering. Damage could make the out-
board motor unsafe to operate.
If the outboard motor hits an object in the wa-
ter, follow the procedure below.
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cy
1. Stop the engine immediately.
2. Check the control system and all compo-
nents for damage. Also, check the boat
for damage.
3. Whether damage is found or not, return
to the nearest harbor slowly and careful-
ly.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check the out-
board motor before operating it again.
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Running single engine (twin engines)

When using only one engine in an emergen-
cy, be sure to keep the unused one tilted up
and operate the other engine at low speed.
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NOTICE
If the boat is operated with one engine in
the water but not running, water may run
into the exhaust pipe due to wave action,
causing engine trouble.
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When you are maneuvering at low speed,
such as near a dock, it is recommended that
both engines be running with one in neutral
gear if possible.