Fuel Filter; Tilt Support Shaft (Optional) - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Components
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1. Flushing device
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Fuel filter

The fuel filter functions to remove foreign
material and separate water from the fuel. If
water separated from the fuel exceeds a
specific volume, the alert system will acti-
vate. For further information, see page 47.
1. Fuel filter
TIP:
Adding an in-line 10-micron fuel filter has
been shown to greatly reduce the chance of
fuel contamination problems. Consult your
dealer for information about Yamaha 10-mi-
cron fuel filters if your boat does not have
one.
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Tilt support shaft (optional)

The tilt support shaft is available as an option
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for this outboard motor. The tilt support shaft
is used to secure the outboard motor in the
tilted-up position.
Installing tilt support shaft
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor up.
2. Insert the tilt support shaft between the
swivel bracket and the clamp bracket
from the starboard side of the outboard
motor until the plate on the tilt support
shaft contacts the swivel bracket. Insert
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the tilt support shaft so that the end of
the plate is pointing in the direction
shown in the illustration and position the
tilt support shaft in front of the protru-
sions on the clamp bracket.
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1. Tilt support shaft
2. Plate
3. Swivel bracket
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4. Protrusion
3. Turn the tilt support shaft toward the bow
so that the plate contacts the clamp
bracket.
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