Yamaha 8 - Tilting the Outboard Motor Up and Down

Operation
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the bow is greatly increased, heightening the
danger of “bow steering” and making opera-
tion difficult and dangerous.
T
IP:
Depending on the type of boat, the outboard
motor trim angle may have little effect on the
trim of the boat when operating.
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Tilting up and down
If the engine will be stopped for some time or
if the boat is moored in shallows, the out-
board motor should be tilted up to protect the
propeller and lower casing from damage by
collision with obstructions, and also to re-
duce salt corrosion.
WARNING
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Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when tilting up and down.
Body parts can be crushed between the
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
WARNING
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Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Tighten the
air vent screw and place the fuel cock in
the closed position if the outboard motor
will be tilted for more than a few minutes.
Otherwise fuel may leak.
NOTICE
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Before tilting the outboard motor, fol-
low the procedure under “Stopping en-
gine” in this chapter. Never tilt the
outboard motor while the engine is run-
ning. Severe damage from overheating
can result.
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Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle because this could break
the handle.
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Keep the power unit higher than the
propeller at all times. Otherwise water
could run into the cylinder and cause
damage.
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The outboard motor cannot be tilted
when in reverse or when the outboard
motor is turned 180° (facing the rear).
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Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor.