Yamaha F8A - Trim Rod (Tilt Pin); Tilt Lock Mechanism; Tilt Support Knob; Tilt Support Bar

Components
Trim rod (tilt pin)
The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
NOTICE
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard mo-
tor could shake loose from the tilt support
Tilt lock mechanism
and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the
the normal running position, use an addi-
outboard motor from lifting out of the water
tional support device to secure it in the tilt
when in reverse gear.
position.
Tilt support bar
The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor
in the tilted up position.
1. Tilt lock lever
To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the lock po-
sition. To release, push the tilt lock lever in the
release position.
Tilt support knob
To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po-
sition, push the tilt support knob under the
swivel bracket.
NOTICE
Do not use the tilt support bar when traile-
ring the boat. The outboard motor could
shake loose from the tilt support and fall.
If the motor cannot be trailered in the nor-
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