Procedure For Tilting Down (Power Trim And Tilt Models) - Yamaha F300A Owner's Manual

Operation
4. Set the tilt support lever to support the
engine. WARNING! After tilting the
outboard motor, be sure to support it
with the tilt support knob or tilt sup-
port lever. Otherwise the outboard
motor could fall back down suddenly
if oil in the power trim and tilt unit or
in the power tilt unit loses pressure.
NOTICE: Do not use the tilt
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support lever or knob when trailering
the boat. The outboard motor could
shake loose from the tilt support and
fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
the normal running position, use an
additional support device to secure it
in the tilt position. For more detailed
information, see page 77.
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Procedure for tilting down (power
trim and tilt models)
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3.
Models equipped with trim rods: Once
the outboard motor is supported with the
tilt support lever, press the power trim
and tilt switch " " (down) to retract the
trim rods. NOTICE: 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.
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The main switch must be "
the power trim and tilt switch on the dig-
ital electronic control to operate.
Push the power trim and tilt switch "
(up) until the outboard motor is support-
ed by the tilt rod and the tilt support lever
becomes free.
Release the tilt support lever.
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