Yamaha F8A - Power Tilt Switch; Steering Friction Adjuster

Components
Power tilt switch
The power tilt system adjusts the outboard
motor angle in relation to the transom. Push-
ing the switch “ ” (up) tilts the outboard mo-
tor up. Pressing the switch “ ” (down) tilts
the outboard motor down. When the switch is
released, the outboard motor will stop in its
current position.
If the resistance does not increase even when
the lever is turned to the port side “A”, make
sure that the nut is tightened to the specified
torque.
TIP:
For instructions on using the power tilt switch,
see pages 47 and 49.
Steering friction adjuster
A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to the steering mechanism, and can be
1. Nut
set according to operator preference. An ad-
Nut tightening torque:
juster lever is located on the bottom of the
6.0 Nm (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
tiller handle bracket.
To increase resistance, turn the lever to the
TIP:
port side “A”.
 Steering movement is blocked when the
To decrease resistance, turn the lever to the
adjuster lever is set to the “A” position.
starboard side “B”.
 Check the tiller handle for smooth move-
ment when the lever is turned to the star-
WARNING
board side “B”.
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
 Do not apply lubricants such as grease to
there is too much resistance, it could be
the friction areas of the steering friction ad-
difficult to steer, which could result in an
juster.
accident.
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