Maintenance
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2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches on the remote control and en-
gine bottom cowling (if equipped) to
check that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the tilt rod and trim rods are extend-
ed completely.
4. Use the tilt support lever to lock the mo-
tor in the up position. Operate the tilt
down switch briefly so the motor is sup-
ported by the tilt support lever.
5. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are
free of corrosion or other flaws.
6. Activate the tilt-down switch until the trim
rods have retracted completely into the
cylinders.
7. Activate the trim-up switch until the tilt
rod is fully extended. Unlock the tilt sup-
port lever.
8. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check
that the tilt rod and trim rods operate
smoothly.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation
is abnormal.
EMU29171
Checking propeller
WARNING
EWM00321
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
●
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
ing the propeller, remove the spark
plug caps from the spark plugs. Also,
place the shift control in neutral, turn
the main switch to “” (off) and re-
move the key, and remove the lanyard
from the engine stop switch. Turn off
the battery cut-off switch if your boat
has one.
●
Do not use your hand to hold the pro-
peller when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block be-
tween the anti-cavitation plate and the
propeller to prevent the propeller from
turning.
1. Tilt rod
2. Tilt support lever
3. Trim rods
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