Yamaha F8 User Manual

Operation
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5. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the
outboard motor is supported with the tilt
support lever, press the power trim and
tilt switch / power tilt switch “” (down) to
retract the trim rods.
CAUTION:
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Be sure to retract the trim rods completely
during mooring. This protects the rods
from marine growth and corrosion which
could damage the power trim and tilt
mechanism.
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Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
2. Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup-
port bar is automatically released.
3. Slowly tilt the engine down.
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Procedure for tilting down
Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models
1. Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow-
er tilt switch “” (up) until the outboard
motor is supported by the tilt rod and the
tilt support lever / tilt support knob be-
comes free.
2. Release the tilt support lever or pull out
the tilt support knob.
3. Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow-
er tilt switch “” (down) to lower the out-
board motor to the desired position.
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Yamaha F8 Specifications

General

Cylinders	2
Fuel Induction System	Carburetor
Ignition System	CDI
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Starting System	Manual
Shaft Length	15 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	External