Yamaha LIT-18626-06-12 Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Basic components
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EMU26141
Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control or tiller handle
The power trim and tilt system adjusts the out-
board motor angle in relation to the transom.
Pressing the switch “” (up) trims the out-
board motor up, then tilts it up. Pressing the
switch “” (down) tilts the outboard motor
down and trims it down. When the switch is re-
leased, the outboard motor will stop in its cur-
rent position.
NOTE:
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see pages 29 and 32.
EMU26151
Power trim and tilt switch on bottom
engine cowling
The power trim and tilt switch is located on the
side of the bottom engine cowling. Pressing
the switch “” (up) trims the outboard motor
up, then tilts it up. Pressing the switch “”
(down) tilts the outboard motor down and
trims it down. When the switch is released,
the outboard motor will stop in its current po-
sition.
WARNING
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Use the power trim and tilt switch located
on the bottom engine cowling only when
the boat is at a complete stop with the en-
gine off. Attempting to use this switch
while the boat is moving could increase
the risk of falling overboard and could dis-
tract the operator, increasing the risk of
collision with another boat or an obstacle.
NOTE:
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see page 32.
EMU26241
Trim tab with anode
The trim tab should be adjusted so that the
steering control can be turned to either the
right or left by applying the same amount of
force.
WARNING
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An improperly adjusted trim tab could
cause difficult steering. Always test run af-
ter the trim tab has been installed or re-
1. Power trim and tilt switch
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