Install Top Cowling; Checking Power Tilt System; Battery - Yamaha F8C Owner's Manual

Operation
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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
cowling.
4. Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat-
ed correctly between the top cowling
and the bottom cowling.
5. Move the cowling lock lever to lock the
top cowling as shown. NOTICE: If the
top cowling is not installed correctly,
water spray under the top cowling can
damage the engine, or the top cowling
can blow off at high speeds.
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
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
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
 Be sure no one is near the outboard mo-
tor before performing this check.
1. Check the power tilt unit for any sign of
oil leaks.
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1. Tilt rod
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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