Checking Power Trim And Tilt System; Checking Propeller - Yamaha E40X Owner's Manual

Maintenance
leaks from the joints between the exhaust
cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder.
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Checking power trim and tilt system

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WARNING
Never get under the lower unit while it
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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
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motor before performing this test. Body
parts can be crushed between the mo-
tor and the clamp bracket when the mo-
tor is trimmed or tilted.
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.
NOTE:
Consult your Yamaha dealer if any operation
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is abnormal.
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Checking propeller

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WARNING
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
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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 cord
from the engine shut-off switch. Turn
off the battery cut-off switch if your
boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the pro-
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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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