Yamaha 55BET 55DEHD E60HMHD, Service Manual

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CLAMP BRACKETS
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REMOVING THE SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
After tilting up the outboard, be sure to
support it with the tilt stop levers.
Otherwise, the outboard could suddenly
lower if the power trim and tilt unit should
lose fluid pressure.
NOTE:
Tilt up the outboard and then turn the
tiltstop levers
1
to support it.
Remove:
• Power trim and tilt unit
NOTE:
Slightly lower the tilt ram assembly and then
remove the power trim and tilt unit.
CHECKING THE SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
This shock absorber contain highly
comressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the shock absorber, read and make sure you
understand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
property damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling of the
shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the shock
absorber in any way. If the shock absorber
is damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
Check:
• Shock absorber
Oil leaks/gas leaks/bends/damage
➔
Replace.
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