Maintenance
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NOTE:
If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha
dealer.
EMU29164
Checking power trim and tilt / power
tilt system
WARNING
EWM00431
●
Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
is locked. Severe injury could occur if
the outboard motor accidentally falls.
●
Make sure no one is under the outboard
motor before performing this test. Body
parts can be crushed between the mo-
tor and the clamp bracket when the mo-
tor is trimmed or tilted.
1.
Check the power trim and tilt unit / power
tilt unit for any sign of oil leaks.
2.
Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches / power tilt switches to check
that all switches work.
3.
Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt rod is
pushed out completely.
4.
Check that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt
rod is free of corrosion or other flaws.
5.
Tilt the outboard motor down. Check
that the trim and tilt rod / the tilt rod oper-
ates smoothly.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation
is abnormal.
EMU32110
Checking propeller
WARNING
EWM01610
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
●
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
ing the propeller, remove the spark
plug caps from the spark plugs. Also,
place the shift control in neutral, turn
the main switch to “
” (off) and re-
move the key, and remove the cord
from the engine shut-off switch. Turn
off the battery cut-off switch if your
boat has one.
●
Do not use your hand to hold the pro-
peller when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block be-
tween the anti-cavitation plate and the
propeller to prevent the propeller from
turning.
1. Trim and tilt rod
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