Yamaha T8D Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Operation
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Procedure for tilting up
Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models
1. Place the remote control lever / the gear
shift lever in neutral.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor or close the fuel cock.
3. Press the power trim and tilt switch / pow-
er tilt switch “” (up) until the outboard
motor has tilted up completely.
4. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket or pull the tilt support lever toward
you to support the engine.
WARNING
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After tilting the outboard motor, be sure to
support it with the tilt support knob or tilt
support lever. Otherwise the outboard mo-
tor could fall back down suddenly if oil in
the power trim and tilt unit loses pressure.
5. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the
outboard motor is supported with the tilt
support lever, press the power trim and
tilt switch “” (down) to retract the trim
rods.
CAUTION:
ECM00250
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.
EMU30190
Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
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