Checking Power Tilt System; Battery; Filling Fuel - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

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Checking power tilt system

EWM01971
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 tilt unit for any sign of
oil leaks.
1. Tilt rod
2. Operate each of the power tilt switches
to check that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the tilt rod is pushed out completely.
4. Check that the tilt rod is free of corrosion
or other flaws.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that
the 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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Filling fuel

EWM01831
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

injury or death. Handle gasoline with
care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
If you should swallow some gasoline or
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
some gasoline in your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If gasoline spills
on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.
1. Be sure the engine is stopped.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel
tank and tighten the air vent screw on
the fuel tank cap.
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