Operation
Bow Down
EWM00220
WARNING
Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow”
through the water, decreasing fuel economy Be sure all people are clear of the out-
and making it hard to increase speed. Operat- board motor when tilting up and down,
ing with excessive trim-in at higher speeds also be careful not to pinch any body parts
also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at between the drive unit and engine bracket.
the bow is greatly increased, heightening the
danger of “bow steering” and making opera-
EWM00230
WARNING
tion difficult and dangerous.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Tighten the
air vent screw and place the fuel cock in
the closed position if the outboard motor
will be tilted for more than a few minutes.
Otherwise fuel may leak.
ECM00231
CAUTION:
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Before tilting the outboard motor, follow
the procedure under“Stopping engine”
in this chapter. Never tilt the outboard
motor while the engine is running. Se-
vere damage from overheating can re-
sult.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of boat, the outboard
motor trim angle may have little effect on the
trim of the boat when operating.
q
q
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Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle because this could break
the handle.
Keep the power unit higher than the pro-
peller at all times. Otherwise water could
run into the cylinder and cause damage.
The outboard motor cannot be tilted
when in reverse or when the outboard
motor is turned 180° (facing the rear).
EMU27921
Tilting up and down
If the engine will be stopped for some time or
if the boat is moored in shallows, the outboard
motor should be tilted up to protect the propel-
ler and casing from damage by collision with
obstructions, and also to reduce salt corro-
sion.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F2.5 |
| 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 |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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