Water Leakage; Engine Oil Leakage; Checking Power Trim And Tilt System; Checking Propeller - Yamaha F30D Owner's Manual

cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
EMU29130

Water leakage

Start the engine and check that no water
leaks from the joints between the exhaust
cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
EMU29140

Engine oil leakage

Check for oil leaks on the around the engine.
NOTE:
If any leaks are found, consult your Yamaha
dealer.
EMU29161

Checking power trim and tilt system

EWM00430
WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it
G
is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
is locked. Severe injury could occur if
the outboard motor accidentally falls.
Make sure no one is under the outboard
G
motor before performing this test.
1. Check the power trim and tilt unit for any
sign of oil leaks.
1
1. Trim and tilt rod
2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches / the power tilt switches on the
remote control and engine bottom cowl-
ing (if equipped) to check that all switch-
es 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.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation
is abnormal.
EMU29171

Checking propeller

EWM00321
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
G
ing the propeller, remove the spark
plug caps from the spark plugs. Also,
place the shift control in neutral, turn
the main switch to "
move the key, and remove the lanyard
from the engine stop switch. Turn off
the battery cut-off switch if your boat
has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the pro-
G
peller when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block be-
tween the anti-cavitation plate and the
propeller to prevent the propeller from
turning.
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Maintenance
WARNING
" (off) and re-
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