Operation
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6.
Slowly lower the outboard motor to the
normal position.
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Power tilt models
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
NOTICE
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Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
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Procedure for power tilt models
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
2.
Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the
desired position using the power tilt
switch.
WARNING! Using the power tilt
switch on the bottom cowling while
the boat is moving or engine is on
could increase the risk of falling over-
board and could distract the operator,
increasing the risk of collision with an-
other boat or an obstacle.
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3.
To return the outboard motor to the nor-
mal running position, press the power tilt
switch and slowly tilt the outboard motor
down.
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Cruising in other conditions
Cruising in salt water
After operating in salt water, flush the cooling
water passages with fresh water to prevent
them from becoming clogged. Also rinse the
outside of the outboard motor with fresh wa-
ter.
Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic water
Yamaha strongly recommends that you use
the optional chromium-plated water pump kit
(see page 15) if you use the outboard motor in
acidic water or water with a lot of sediment in
it, such as muddy or turbid (cloudy) water. Af-
ter operating in such water, flush the cooling
passages with fresh water to prevent corro-
sion. Also rinse the outside of the outboard
motor with fresh water.
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