Fuel Filter; Tilt Support Shaft (Optional) - Yamaha VF150 Owner's Manual

Components
EMU40823

Fuel filter

The fuel filter functions to remove foreign ma-
terial and separate water from the fuel. If wa-
ter separated from the fuel exceeds a specific
volume, the alert system will activate. For fur-
ther information, see page 50.
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.
EMU40595

Tilt support shaft (optional)

The tilt support shaft is available as an option
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
the tilt support shaft so that the end of
the plate is pointing in the direction
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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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1. Tilt support shaft
2. Plate
3. Clamp bracket
4. Tilt the outboard motor down slowly until
the swivel bracket contacts the tilt sup-
port shaft, and then check that the tilt
support shaft is secured in place.
Removing tilt support shaft
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor up, and then
remove the tilt support shaft.
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2
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