Yamaha F40BMHD, Service Manual

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BRKT
7-18
CLAMP BRACKETS (MHD, WHD, ED)
E
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.
NOTE:
Tilt up the outboard and then push-in the
tilt stop levers
to support it.
Remove:
• Power trim and tilt unit
CHECKING THE SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
This shock absorber contain highly com-
ressed 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 pres-
sure.
• Do not deform or damage the shock
a b s o r b e r i n a ny way. I f t h e s h o ck
absorber is damaged, damping perfor-
mance will suffer.
Check:
• Shock absorber
Oil leaks/gas leaks/bends/damage
→
Replace.
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