Procedure For Tilting Down (Manual Tilt Models); Procedure For Tilting Down (Power Tilt Models) - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

Operation
3. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket to support the engine.
EWM00261
WARNING
After tilting the outboard motor, be sure to
support it with the tilt support knob or tilt
support lever. Otherwise the outboard mo-
tor could fall back down suddenly if oil in
the power trim and tilt unit or in the power
tilt unit loses pressure.
ECM01640
CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard mo-
tor could shake loose from the tilt support
and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
the normal running position, use an addi-
tional support device to secure it in the tilt
position. For more detailed information,
see page 57.
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4. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the
outboard motor is supported with the tilt
support lever, press the power trim and
tilt switch / power tilt switch "
retract the trim rods.
ECM00250
CAUTION:
Be sure to retract the trim rods completely
during mooring. This protects the rods
from marine growth and corrosion which
could damage the power trim and tilt
mechanism.
EMU30192
Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
2. Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup-
port bar is automatically released.
3. Slowly tilt the engine down.
EMU33120
Procedure for tilting down (power tilt
models)
1. Push the power tilt switch "
the outboard motor is supported by the tilt
rod and the tilt support knob becomes
free.
2. Pull out the tilt support knob.
" (down) to
" (up) until