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CHECKING POWER TRIM AND TILT

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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 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 trim and tilt rod 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

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operates smoothly.

 

 

 

 

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Trim and tilt rod

 

 

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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