Basic components
NOTE:
right or left by applying the same amount of
Steering movement is blocked when the
adjuster lever is set to the “A” position.
Check the tiller handle for smooth move-
ment when the lever is turned to the star-
board side “B”.
Do not apply lubricants such as grease to
the friction areas of the steering friction ad-
juster.
force.
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EWM00840
WARNING
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An improperly adjusted trim tab could
cause difficult steering. Always test run
after the trim tab has been installed or re-
placed to be sure steering is correct. Be
sure you have tightened the bolt after ad-
justing the trim tab.
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EMU26122
Steering friction adjuster
If the boat tends to veer the left (port side),
A friction device provides adjustable resis- turn the trim tab rear end to the port side “A”
tance to the steering mechanism, and can be in the figure.
set according to operator preference. An ad- If the boat tends to veer the right (starboard
justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel side), turn the trim tab end to the starboard
bracket.
side “B” in the figure.
A
B
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2
ZMU02288
ZMU05524
To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise.
EMU26261
Trim rod (tilt pin)
EWM00040
The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
WARNING
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to steer, which could result in an
accident.
EMU26250
Trim tab
The trim tab should be adjusted so that the
steering control can be turned to either the
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F15C, Yamaha F20 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
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