Components

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ZMU06912

1. Fuel filter

TIP:

Adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filter has been shown to greatly reduce the chance of fuel contamination problems. Consult your dealer for information about Yamaha 10-micron fuel filters if your boat does not have one.

EMU40594

Tilt support shaft (optional)

The tilt support shaft is available as an option for this outboard motor. The tilt support shaft is used to secure the outboard motor in the tilted -up position.

Installing tilt support shaft

1.Fully tilt the outboard motor up.

2.Insert the tilt support shaft between the swivel bracket and the clamp bracket from the starboard side of the outboard motor until the plate on the tilt support shaft contacts the swivel bracket. Insert the tilt support shaft so that the end of the plate is pointing in the direction shown in the illustration and position the tilt support shaft in front of the protrusions on the clamp bracket.

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ZMU06970

1.Tilt support shaft

2.Plate

3.Swivel bracket

4.Protrusion

3.Turn the tilt support shaft toward the bow so that the plate contacts the clamp bracket.

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ZMU06976

1.Tilt support shaft

2.Plate

3.Clamp bracket

4.Tilt the outboard motor down slowly until the swivel bracket contacts the tilt sup- port shaft, and then check that the tilt sup- port shaft is secured in place.

Removing tilt support shaft

1.Fully tilt the outboard motor up, and then remove the tilt support shaft.

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