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YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR WARRANTY POLICY

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. ("Yamaha") hereby warrant that new Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations

PERIOD OF WARRANTY. Any new Yamaha four-stroke outboard motor purchased from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the customer's country of residence (United States or Canada) and registered with Yamaha will be warranted against defects in material or workmanship, subject to exclusions noted herein, for the following applicable period determined by type of use:

• Pleasure use - three (3) years from the date of purchase.
• Commercial application - one (1) year from the date of purchase. A commercial application is defined as any use of the outboard motor to generate income (excluding tournament fishing) or support business operations in any way during the warranty period, without regard to the type or percentage of commercial use. Yamaha reserves the right to modify incorrect registration data and reduce the warranty period to reflect commercial use.
• Yamaha peripheral equipment included with the motor, such as gauges, fuel tanks, and hoses, remote control boxes, and wiring external from the motor unit, will be warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase for either pleasure or commercial use.

Replacement parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable warranty period.

The second and third year of warranty (if applicable) shall be limited to covering the cost of parts and labor for major components only. The major components covered are:
Power Unit Section

• Power Head
• Intake Manifold
• Carburetor Assembly and its Related Components
• Fuel Injection System and its Related Components
• Fuel and Oil Pump Assemblies
• Ignition System (Standard and Microcomputer)

• Exhaust System
• Bracket System
• Upper Casing
• Power Trim and Tilt Assembly
• Lower Unit Assembly

WARRANTY REGISTRATION. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the outboard motor must be registered with Yamaha in the country of residence. Warranty registration can be accomplished by any authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer.

OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. During the period of warranty, any authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer in the country of residence will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha's option, any parts adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. All replaced parts will become the property of Yamaha. If the customer is temporarily using a U.S.-registered outboard motor in Canada, or a Canada-registered outboard motor in the United States, and it needs warranty repairs, the owner should contact a nearby authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer for assistance. The local dealer will contact Yamaha on the owner's behalf so that needed repairs can be made as quickly as possible.

CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be responsible for ensuring that the outboard motor is properly operated, maintained, and stored as specified in the applicable Owner's Manual. The owner of the outboard motor shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the motor available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer's place of business.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY. This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect of the product. Examples of abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to:

1. Racing or competition use, modification of original parts, abnormal strain.
2. Lack of proper maintenance and off season storage as described in the Owner's Manual; installation of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts.
3. Operation of the motor at an rpm other than specified, use of lubricants or oils that are not suitable for outboard motor use.
4. Damage as a result of accidents, collisions, contact with foreign materials, or submersion.
5. Growth of marine organism on motor surfaces.
6. Normal deterioration.

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 anodes, are not covered by warranty. Charges for removal of the motor from a boat and transporting the motor to and from an authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer are excluded from warranty coverage.

Specific parts excluded from the second and third year of warranty (if applicable) are:

• Top and Bottom Cowling
• Electric Components (other than ignition system)
• Rubber Components (such as hoses, tubes, rubber seals, fittings, and clamps)

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY (United States only). Yamaha warrants to the ultimate purchaser and any subsequent owner, that the emission control components on this engine are designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations under section 213 of the Clean Air Act and that this engine is covered against defects in materials and workmanship which cause said engine to fail to conform with applicable exhaust emission regulations for five (5) years from the date of purchase or 175 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Evaporative components (e.g., hoses, fuel tank, fuel cap) are two (2) years from the date of purchase. Some states have different emission control warranty provisions. As these vary from state to state, consult your Yamaha dealer or contact Yamaha Customer Relations at 1-866-894-1626 for more information.

TRANSFER OF WARRANTY. Transfer of the warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser is possible by having the motor inspected by an authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer and requesting the dealer to submit a change of registration to Yamaha within ten (10) days of the transfer.

YAMAHA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION IF YOU USE YOUR YAMAHA OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. OR CANADA

Welcome to the Yamaha Family!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Yamaha products. Yamaha is commit- ted to exceptional customer satisfaction and we want your ownership experience to be a satisfying one. Please read the following warranty information to help ensure satisfaction with your Yamaha.

This model was manufactured with specifications appropriate for sale and use in the U.S.A. and Canada. Please note the following information:

1. As explained in the Limited Warranty Statement, the Yamaha warranty covers your Yamaha when it is registered and used in your country of residence. If you are temporarily using a U.S.-registered outboard motor in Canada, or a Canada- registered outboard motor in the United States, and it needs warranty repairs, you should contact a nearby authorized Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer for assistance. The local dealer will contact Yamaha on the owner's behalf so that needed repairs can be made as quickly as possible.
2. If you need repairs while temporarily using your Yamaha in another country, contact the local authorized Yamaha distributor for that country. Yamaha will work with that distributor to make the needed repairs as quickly as possible. If you have to pay for a repair that you believe your warranty would have covered at home, present all repair orders, receipts, or other related documents to your local dealer when you return home. He will be able to contact Yamaha on your behalf to see if any refund can be provided.
   TIP:
   Your Yamaha model may not be sold in some countries. Therefore, a Yamaha dealer outside the United States or Canada may not have all of the replacement parts or technical information available to provide proper service. This may unavoidably delay repairs. Thank you for your understanding should this happen.
3. If your Yamaha is registered or used primarily outside the United States or Canada, the warranty printed in this manual does not apply to you. Contact the dealer who sold the Yamaha marine power unit to you for customer support information.

YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE JET-DRIVE OUTBOARD MOTOR WARRANTY POLICY

In this warranty, the term JET-OUTBOARD shall refer to a new four-stroke jet-drive outboard motor manufactured by the YAMAHA MOTOR COMPANY, LTD., ("MANUFACTURER") under the trade name of Yamaha, distributed by YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA LTD. ("YAMAHA"), sold at retail by an authorized YAMAHA dealer ("DEALER"), normally operated within Canada and registered in Canada. The term CUSTOMER shall refer to the owner or lessee of record of the JET-OUTBOARD registered with YAMAHA and to any subsequent owner, and the term DELIVERY shall refer to the date of delivery of the JET-OUTBOARD from the DEALER to the CUSTOMER.

Section A - Warranty
Subject to Section E, YAMAHA offers the following warranty coverage to the CUSTOMER:

1. The period of warranty shall be three years commencing on DELIVERY on any JET-OUTBOARD 2003-model and later purchased for pleasure use;
2. The period of warranty shall be two years commencing on DELIVERY on any JET-OUTBOARD purchased for fishing camps or government use;
3. The period of warranty shall be one year commencing on DELIVERY on any JET-OUTBOARD purchased for commercial use; Note: Commercial applications include, but are not necessarily limited to taxi-boat service, rental outlets.
4. Any part defective by reason of the MANUFACTURER'S faulty workmanship or material will be replaced or repaired free of charge;
5. Any repairs or adjustments made necessary by reason of the MANUFACTURER's faulty workmanship or material will be performed free of charge.

The MANUFACTURER reserves the right to change the design of any model without obligation to modify any model previously manufactured.

Section B - Second or Third Year of Warranty (If Applicable)

The second or third year of warranty does not extend to the following items:

1. Peripheral equipment included with the motor, such as gauges, fuel tanks and hoses, remote control boxes, and wiring external from the motor unit;
2. Top and bottom cowling;
3. Rubber components, such as hoses, tubes, rubber seals, fittings and clamps;

The third year of warranty does not extend to the jet drive pump assembly.

Section C - Subsequent Owner

The warranty set forth in Section A may be transferred to any subsequent owner provided that the period of warranty has not expired and that the CUSTOMER has complied with all terms and conditions of this warranty. The subsequent owner has the responsibility for ensuring that a change of registration is sent to YAMAHA at the time of such transfer of ownership.

This transfer must be done by contacting the DEALER who will forward the following information to YAMAHA:

1. the complete model and serial number as shown on the original warranty document;
2. the name of the previous owner;
3. the original delivery date of the JET-OUTBOARD;
4. the complete name and address of the subsequent owner;
5. the indication that the subsequent owner has received and read the Owner's Manual and this warranty policy.

Section D - Obtaining Repairs Under Warranty

To obtain repairs under warranty, the CUSTOMER must:

1. Ensure that the JET-OUTBOARD is properly operated, maintained and stored as specified in the Owner's Manual;
2. Give notice to a DEALER of any and all apparent defects immediately upon discovery and make the JET-OUTBOARD available at that time for inspection and repair at the DEALER'S place of business;
3. Provide proof of warranty coverage to such DEALER (CUSTOMER'S copy of the New Vehicle Information Statement: N.V.I.S.);
4. Authorize the DEALER to tear down the JET-OUTBOARD for diagnostic evaluation should it be required.

All warranty repairs must be done by a DEALER and final approval of any repairs rests with YAMAHA. All parts replaced become the property of YAMAHA.

Section E - Exclusions

1. This warranty does not apply unless:
1. The JET-OUTBOARD has been properly set to the MANUFACTURER'S operating specifications by a DEALER prior to DELIVERY to the CUSTOMER;
2. The CUSTOMER has followed the break-in and storage instructions contained in the Owner's Manual, and all other instructions shown in the Owner's Manual;
3. The CUSTOMER can provide record of maintenance having been performed as recommended in the Owner's Manual;
4. Requests for repairs under warranty have been made as prescribed in Section D.
2. This warranty does not cover the repair of damage resulting from abuse or neglect of the JET-OUTBOARD. Examples of abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to:
1. Racing, competition use, modification of original parts, abnormal strain;
2. Use of lubricants and oils other than those recommended in the Owner's Manual, improperly installed accessories or use of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts;
3. Operation of the JET-OUTBOARD at an RPM other than specified, improper mounting of the JET-OUTBOARD;
4. Damage as a result of accidents, collisions, contact with foreign materials, impact, submersion or use of the JET-OUTBOARD after discovery of a defect;
5. Appearance-related damages of body parts. Examples of such damages include but are not limited to: scratches, dents, fading, flaking and peeling.
3. This warranty does not extend to:
1. Growth of marine organisms on JET-OUTBOARD surfaces;
2. JET-OUTBOARD's which have been modified in any way from the standard specifications as shown in the Owner's Manual;
3. Normal wear and tear, corrosion and routine maintenance, such as the recommended service inspections;
4. JET-OUTBOARD's from which the MANUFACTURER'S identification numbers have been removed, or whose identification numbers have been altered or mutilated;
5. Pre-delivery inspection, assembly and rigging;
6. Wear and tear and/or maintenance parts such as oil and lubricants, spark plugs, shear pins, jet pump impellers, jet pump liner, belts, hubs, fuel and oil filters, brushes for the starter motor and power tilt motor, water pump impellers and sacrificial anodes;
7. Inconvenience, loss of time, loss of income or loss of use of the JET-OUTBOARD or any consequential damage of any kind;
8. Charges for removal of the JET-OUTBOARD from a boat and transporting the JET-OUTBOARD to and from a DEALER'S premises;
9. Haul-out, launch or storage costs;
10. Removal and/or replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat design for necessary access to the JET-OUTBOARD;
11. Damages from theft, fire, vandalism, explosion, water or acts of God;
12. Bearings which are water-damaged as a result of improper maintenance;
13. Jet Drive Pump Assembly, during the third year of warranty.

Section F

This warranty is in addition to, and not a modification of, any warranty required by the laws of any province of Canada.

Subject to any applicable sales or consumer legislation, the above warranty is in lieu of any warranty or representation, express or implied, including any warranty of performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on the part of YAMAHA, and any other obligation or liability on behalf of YAMAHA, and the above warranty constitutes your sole remedy and the full liability of YAMAHA. In no event shall YAMAHA be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages howsoever caused, whether by negligence or otherwise resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the JET-OUTBOARD, or the JET-OUTBOARD having replacement parts or the unavailability of replacement parts. YAMAHA does not assume or authorize any person to create or assume for YAMAHA any obligation or liability in connection with the JET-OUTBOARD or any part thereof distributed by YAMAHA.

Section G - Emissions Warranty

YAMAHA warrants to the CUSTOMER of the JET-OUTBOARD covered by this warranty for the components listed below that the JET-OUTBOARD is designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of DELIVERY with all the federal emissions standards applicable at the time of manufacture and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which would cause it not to meet these standards within the periods listed below. Failures other than those resulting from defects in material and workmanship which arise solely as a result of owner abuse and/or lack of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty. Emission related components. 1 year.

Specific emission control components 3 years or 200 hours, whichever occurs first