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2. Tilt the outboard motor down.

1. Tilt support shaft

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Table of Contents4
Safety Information7
Outboard Motor Safety7
Propeller7
Rotating Parts7
Hot Parts7
Electric Shock7
Power Trim and Tilt7
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)7
Gasoline8
Gasoline Exposure and Spills8
Carbon Monoxide8
Modifications8
Boating Safety8
Alcohol and Drugs8
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)8
People in the Water8
Passengers8
Overloading8
Avoid Collisions9
Collisions with Floating or Submerged Objects9
Weather10
Accident Reporting10
Boat Education and Training10
Passenger Training10
Boating Safety Publications10
Laws and Regulations10
Boating Organizations11
Basic Boating Rules (Rules of the Road)11
Steering and Sailing Rules and Sound Signals11
Rules When Encountering Vessels12
Other Special Situations13
General Information16
Identification Numbers Record16
Outboard Motor Serial Number16
Key Number16
Compliance Mark Label16
Read Manuals and Labels18
Warning Labels18
Engine Data Recording20
Specifications and Requirements21
Specifications21
Installation Requirements22
Boat Horsepower Rating22
Mounting Outboard Motor22
Remote Control Requirements22
Battery Requirements23
Battery Specifications23
Propeller Selection23
Start-In-Gear Protection24
Engine Oil Requirements24
Fuel Requirements25
Gasoline25
Gasoline Additives27
Muddy or Acidic Water27
Anti-Fouling Paint27
Outboard Motor Disposal Requirements28
Emergency Equipment28
Emission Control Information28
Star Labels28
Components30
Components Diagram30
Optional Items33
Remote Control Box33
Remote Control Lever34
Neutral Interlock Trigger34
Free Accelerator34
Throttle Friction Adjuster35
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard) and Clip36
Main Switch36
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Remote Control37
Power Trim and Tilt Switch on Bottom Cowling37
Trim Tab with Anode38
Tilt Support Lever for Power Trim and Tilt Model38
Cowling Lock Lever39
Flushing Device39
Fuel Filter40
Tilt Support Shaft (Optional)40
Instruments and Indicators42
Digital Tachometer42
Tachometer42
Trim Meter42
Hour Meter42
Low Oil Pressure-Alert Indicator42
Overheat-Alert Indicator43
Digital Speedometer43
Speedometer43
Fuel Gauge44
Trip Meter / Clock / Voltmeter44
Fuel Level-Alert Indicator45
Low Battery Voltage-Alert Indicator45
Fuel Management Meter45
Fuel Flow Meter46
Fuel Consumption Meter / Fuel Economy Meter / Twin Engine Speed Synchronizer46
Water Separator-Alert Indicator48
6Y8 Multifunction Meters48
Engine Control System52
Alert System52
Overheat Alert52
Low Oil Pressure Alert52
Water Separator Alert53
Installation55
Mounting the Outboard Motor55
Operation57
First-Time Operation57
Filling Engine Oil57
Breaking in Engine57
Getting to Know Your Boat57
Checks before Starting Engine58
Fuel Level58
Removing Top Cowling58
Fuel System58
Controls59
Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)59
Engine Oil59
Outboard Motor60
Flushing Device60
Installing Top Cowling60
Checking Power Trim and Tilt Unit61
Battery62
Filling Fuel63
Operating Engine63
Sending Fuel63
Starting Engine63
Checks after Starting Engine65
Cooling Water65
Warming up Engine66
Procedure for Warming up Engine66
Checks after Engine Warm up66
Shifting66
Stop Switches66
Stopping Boat68
Stopping Engine68
Procedure for Stopping Engine68
Trimming Outboard Motor68
Adjusting Trim Angle69
Adjusting Boat Trim69
Tilting up and down70
Procedure for Tilting up71
Procedure for Tilting down73
Shallow Water74
Cruising in Shallow Water74
Cruising in Other Conditions75
Maintenance77
Transporting and Storing Outboard Motor77
Storing Outboard Motor77
Conditioning and Stabilizing Gasoline77
Procedure77
Lubrication79
Cleaning and Anticorrosion Measures79
Flushing Cooling Water Passage79
Cleaning the Outboard Motor80
Checking Painted Surface of Outboard Motor80
Periodic Maintenance80
Replacement Parts81
Maintenance Interval Guidelines81
Maintenance Chart 182
Maintenance Chart 285
Greasing86
Inspecting Spark Plug88
Inspecting Engine Idle Speed89
Changing Engine Oil89
Replacing the Engine Oil Filter94
Why Yamalube94
Inspecting Wiring and Connectors95
Inspecting Propeller96
Removing Propeller96
Installing Propeller97
Changing Gear Oil98
Inspecting and Replacing Anodes99
Inspecting the Battery100
Connecting the Battery101
Disconnecting the Battery102
Trouble Recovery103
Troubleshooting103
Temporary Action in Emergency106
Impact Damage106
Replacing Fuse106
Power Trim and Tilt Unit will Not Operate107
Water Separator-Alert Is Activated after Leaving Port107
Treatment of Submerged Outboard Motor109
Consumer Information (for North America)110
Yamaha Four-Stroke Outboard Motor Three-Year Limited Warranty110
Important Warranty Information if You Use Your Yamaha Outside the U.s.a. or Canada112
Index113

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