Checking Power Trim And Tilt System; Battery; Filling Fuel - Yamaha F25D Owner's Manual

Operation
After installing, check the fitting of the top
cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the
top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your
Yamaha dealer.
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Checking power trim and tilt system

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WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it

is tilted, even when the tilt support
knob is locked. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
Body parts can be crushed between the

motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
Be sure no one is near the outboard

motor before performing this check.
1. Check the power trim and tilt unit for any
sign of oil leaks.
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1. Trim and tilt rod
2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches to check that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the trim and tilt rod is pushed out
completely.
4. Check that the trim and tilt rod is free of
corrosion or other flaws.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the trim and tilt rod operates smoothly.
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Battery

Check that the battery is in good condition,
and fully charged. Check that the battery
connections are clean, secure and covered
by insulating covers. The electrical contacts
of the battery and cables must be clean and
properly connected or the battery will not
start the engine.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instruc-
tions for checks for your particular battery.
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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-

mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
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Filling fuel

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