Operation
the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard
to steer, slow down and/or readjust the
trim angle.
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).
ZMU01883
EMU27861
Trimming outboard motor
1. Trim operating angle
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
EMU27880
determine the position of the bow of the boat Adjusting trim angle
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im- Power trim and tilt model
prove performance and fuel economy while
EWM00750
WARNING
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim
angle depends upon the combination of q Be sure all people are clear of the out-
boat, engine, and propeller. Correct trim is
also affected by variables such as the load in
the boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
board motor when adjusting the tilt an-
gle, also be careful not to pinch any
body parts between the drive unit and
clamp bracket.
Use caution when trying a trim position
for the first time. Increase speed gradu-
ally and watch for any signs of instabil-
ity or control problems. Improper trim
angle can cause loss of control.
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WARNING
q
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make
steering the boat more difficult. This in-
creases the possibility of an accident. If q Use the power tilt switch located on the
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha LZ300C, Yamaha Z300C |
| 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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