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CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILT

SYSTEM

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8Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even when the tilt-support lever is locked. Severe injury could occur if the outboard accidentally falls.

8Make sure no one is under the out-

 

 

 

board before performing this test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)

Check the power trim and tilt unit for

 

 

 

any sign of oil leaks.

 

2)

Operate each of the power trim and

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tilt switches on remote control and

 

engine bottom cowling (If equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

to check that all switches work.

 

3)

Tilt up the motor and check that the

F1040

 

trim and tilt rod 1 is pushed out com-

 

 

 

pletely.

 

 

 

4)

Check that the trim and tilt rod is free

 

 

 

of corrosion or other flaws.

5)

Operate the motor to trim and tilt

 

 

 

down. Check that the trim and tilt rod

 

 

 

operates smoothly.

 

NOTE:

 

If any operation is abnormal, consult a

Yamaha dealer.

Recommended fluid;

Yamaha power trim & tilt fluid or

ATF (DEXRON-II)

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