Operation
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the boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
Stopping engine
EWM00740
WARNING
Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- Excessive trim for the operating condi-
ping the engine immediately after operating tions (either trim up or trim down) can
at high speed is not recommended.
cause boat instability and can make
steering the boat more difficult. This in-
creases the possibility of an accident. If
the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard
to steer, slow down and/or readjust the
trim angle.
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Procedure
1.
Turn the main switch to “
” (off).
2.
After stopping the engine, disconnect
the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there
is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.
Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel
tank cap (if equipped).
3.
4.
Remove the key if the boat will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling
the lanyard and removing the clip from the
engine stop switch, then turning the main
1
switch to “
” (off).
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1.
Trim operating angle
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Trimming outboard motor
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim
angle depends upon the combination of
boat, engine, and propeller. Correct trim is
also affected by variables such as the load in
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Adjusting trim angle
Power trim and tilt model
EWM00750
WARNING
q
Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when adjusting the tilt an-
gle, also be careful not to pinch any
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha VZ300C |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
|
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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