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Yamaha FT8DE - Periodic Maintenance and Safety; Maintenance Safety Precautions

Yamaha FT8DE
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Operation
51
ā— Use extra care when operating in re-
verse. Too much reverse thrust can
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, increasing the chance of acci-
dent and personal injury.
NOTICE
ECM00260
Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
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Procedure
1. Place the remote control lever / gear shift
lever in neutral.
2. Place the tilt lock lever in the release/up
position.
3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. The tilt
support bar will lock automatically, sup-
porting the outboard motor in a partially
raised position. This outboard motor has
2 positions for shallow water cruising.
ZMU02047
U60R76E0.book Page 51 Monday, April 26, 2010 3:39 PM

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