Operation
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(3) Place the top cowling on the bottom
cowling.
(4) Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat-
ed correctly between the top cowling
and the bottom cowling.
(5) Move the cowling lock lever to lock the
top cowling as shown.
NOTICE:
If the
top cowling is not installed correctly,
water spray under the top cowling
can damage the engine, or the top
cowling can blow off at high speeds.
[ECM01992]
After installing, check the fitting of the top
cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the
top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your
Yamaha dealer.
EMU34783
Checking power tilt system
EWM01971
Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt support
knob is locked. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
Body parts can be crushed between the
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
Be sure no one is near the outboard
motor before performing this check.
(1) Check the power tilt unit for any sign of
oil leaks.
(2) Operate each of the power tilt switches
to check that all switches work.
(3) Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the tilt rod is pushed out completely.
(4) Check that the tilt rod is free of corrosion
or other flaws.
(5) Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the tilt rod operates smoothly.
EMU36585
Battery
Check the battery’s charge. If your boat is
equipped with a Yamaha digital speedome-
ter, the voltmeter and low battery alert func-
tions will help you monitor the battery’s
charge. A battery in good condition will pro-
vide a minimum of 12 volts. Check that the
battery connections are clean, secure and
ZMU0
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