Operation
ZMU07039
ZMU06998
Bow Down
Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow”
EWM01543
WARNING
through the water, decreasing fuel economy Make sure that all people are clear of the
and making it hard to increase speed. Operat- outboard motor when tilting the outboard
ing with excessive trim-in at higher speeds motor up and down. Body parts can be
also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at crushed between the outboard motor and
the bow is greatly increased, heightening the the clamp bracket when the outboard mo-
danger of“bow steering” and making opera- tor is trimmed or tilted.
tion difficult and dangerous.
ECM00991
NOTICE
q
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.
q
To prevent the cooling water passages
from becoming frozen when the ambient
temperature is 5°C or below, tilt the out-
board motor up after it has been
stopped 30 seconds or more.
ZMU07040
EMU27946
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 lower case from damage by collision
with obstructions, and also to reduce salt cor-
rosion.
EMU40692
Procedure for tilting up
1.
Move the remote control lever to the neu-
tral position.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha VF200, Yamaha VF225, Yamaha VF250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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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 |
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