Yamaha f6D, F8D, T8D manual 27

Basic components

EMU26312

Tilt lock mechanism

The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the outboard motor from lifting out of the water when in reverse gear.

1. Tilt lock lever

To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the “” (lock) position. To release, push the tilt lock lever in the “” (release) position.

EMU26320

Tilt support knob

To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po- sition, push the tilt support knob under the swivel bracket.

EMU26330

Tilt support bar

The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor in the tilted up position.

EMU26360

Power tilt unit

This unit tilts the outboard motor up and down and is controlled with the power tilt switch.

ECM00630

CAUTION:

Do not step on or exert pressure on the power tilt motor. The power tilt unit could be damaged as a result.

1.Power tilt unit

2.Power tilt motor

EMU26382

Top cowling lock lever (pull up type)

To remove the engine top cowling, pull up the lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling. When installing the cowling, check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lock the cowling by moving the lever(s) downward.

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