Power Trim And Tilt System; Battery - Yamaha VF115 Owner's Manual

water spray under the top cowling can
damage the engine, or the top cowling
can blow off at high speeds.
1. Cowling lock lever
1. Cowling lock lever
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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Power trim and tilt system

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WARNING
 Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even when the tilt support lever is
locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
 Body parts can be crushed between the
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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.
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1. Check the power trim and tilt unit for any
sign of oil leaks.
2. Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches to check that all switches work.
3. Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the trim and tilt rod is pushed out
completely.
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1. Trim and tilt rod
4. Check that the trim and tilt rod is free of
corrosion or other flaws.
5. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check
that the trim and tilt rod operates
smoothly.
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Battery

Check the battery's charge. If your boat is
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equipped with a Yamaha digital speedome-
ter, the voltmeter and low battery alert func-
tions will help you monitor the battery's
Operation
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