Maintenance
EMU29130
Water leakage
Start the engine and check that no water leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
EMU29140
Engine oil leakage
Check for oil leaks on the around the engine.
3.Tilt the outboard motor up 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.Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that the trim and tilt rod operates smoothly.
NOTE:
If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha dealer.
EMU29161
Checking power trim and tilt system
EWM00430
WARNING
●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 for any sign of oil leaks.
1.Tilt rod
2.Operate each of the power trim and tilt switches / the power tilt switches on the remote control and engine bottom cowl- ing (if equipped) to check that all switches work.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation is abnormal.
EMU29171
Checking propeller
EWM00321
WARNING
You could be seriously injured if the engine 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
●Do not use your hand to hold the propel- ler when loosening or tightening the propeller nut. Put a wood block between the
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