Install Top Cowling; Checking Power Tilt System - Yamaha FT8D Owner's Manual

Operation
nected, cooling water can leak out and the
engine can overheat during operation.
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1. Fitting
2. Flushing device
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Install top cowling

1. Be sure that the cowling lock lever is re-
leased.
2. Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all
the way around the top cowling.
3. Place the top cowling on the bottom cowl-
ing.
4. Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat-
ed correctly between the top cowling and
the bottom cowling.
5. Move the lever to lock the cowling as
shown. NOTICE: If the top cowling is
not installed correctly, water spray un-
der the top cowling can damage the
engine, or the top cowling can blow off
at high speeds.
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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 tilt system

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WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it is
G
tilted, even when the tilt support knob is
locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
Body parts can be crushed between the
G
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
Be sure no one is near the outboard mo-
G
tor before performing this check.
1. Check the power tilt unit for any sign of oil
leaks.
1. Tilt rod