Yamaha F40A Outboard Motor User Manual


 
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TILT LOCK MECHANISM (for Hydro-
tilt model)
Tilt-lock mechanism is used to prevent
reverse thrust from the propeller lifting
the outboard motor when reversing. To
lock it, set the tilt-lock lever in the Lock
position. To release it, place the tilt-lock
lever in the Tilt position.
1 Tilt-lock lever
NOTE:
The tilt-lock mechanism on the hydro-tilt
model can be used to keep the outboard
motor at a slightly tilted angle for shallow
water cruising. Refer to CRUISING IN
SHALLOW WATER for the correct opera-
tion.
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TILT SUPPORT KNOB
To keep the outboard motor in the tilted-
up position, push the tilt support knob
under the swivel bracket.
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TOP COWLING LOCK LEVER
To remove the engine top cowling, turn
the lock lever. Then lift off the cowling.
When replacing the cowling, check to be
sure it fits properly in the rubber seal.
Then lock the cowling again by moving
the lever upward.
1 Top cowling lock lever
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