Yamaha F8A - Power Tilt Unit; Cowling Lock Lever (Pull up Type); Flushing Device; Alert Indicator

Components
mal running position, use an additional
support device to secure it in the tilt posi-
tion.
Power tilt unit
This unit tilts the outboard motor up and down
and is controlled with the power tilt switch.
NOTICE
Do not step on or exert pressure on the
power tilt motor. The power tilt unit could
be damaged as a result.
Flushing device
This device is used to clean the cooling water
passages of the motor using a garden hose
and tap water.
1. Power tilt unit
2. Power tilt motor
1. Flushing device
NOTICE
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard mo-
TIP:
For details on usage, see page 59.
tor could shake loose from the tilt support
Alert indicator
and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
If the engine develops a condition which is
the normal running position, use an addi-
cause for alert, the indicator lights up. For de-
tional support device to secure it in the tilt
tails on how to read the alert indicator, see
position.
page 28.
Cowling lock lever (pull up type)
To remove the engine top cowling, pull up the
cowling lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling.
When installing the cowling, check to be sure
it fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lock the
cowling by moving the cowling lock lever(s)
downward.
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