Steering Friction Adjuster; Trim Rod (Tilt Pin); Tilt Lock Mechanism; Tilt Support Bar - Yamaha 15F Owner's Manual

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Steering friction adjuster

A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to the steering mechanism, and can be
set according to operator preference. An ad-
justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel
bracket.
To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise.
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WARNING
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to steer, which could result in an
accident.
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Trim rod (tilt pin)

The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
Basic components
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Tilt lock mechanism

The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the
outboard motor from lifting out of the water
when in reverse gear.
1. Tilt lock lever
To tilt the outboard motor up, set the tilt lock
lever to the " " (up) position. To tilt the out-
board motor down, set the tilt lock lever to the
" " (down) position.
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Tilt support bar

The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor
in the tilted up position.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt support bar when traile-
ring the boat. The outboard motor could
shake loose from the tilt support and fall.
If the motor cannot be trailered in the nor-
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