Yamaha F6, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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EMU29163
Checking power trim and tilt / power
tilt system
WARNING
EWM00430
●
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.
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 operates
smoothly.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation
is abnormal.
EMU29171
Checking propeller
WARNING
EWM00321
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 remove the key,
and remove the lanyard from the engine
stop switch. Turn off the battery cut-off
switch if your boat has one.
●
Do not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block between
the anti-cavitation plate and the propel-
ler to prevent the propeller from turning.
Checkpoints
1. Tilt rod
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