Temporary Action In Emergency; Impact Damage; Power Tilt Will Not Operate - Yamaha VX250A Owner's Manual

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TEMPORARY ACTION IN
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IMPACT DAMAGE

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The outboard motor can be seriously
damaged by a collision while operating
or trailering. Damage could make the
outboard motor unsafe to operate.
If the outboard motor hits any object in the
water, follow the procedure below.
1) Stop the engine immediately.
2) Inspect the control system and all com-
ponents for damage. Also, inspect the
boat for damage.
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3) Whether damage is found or not, return
to the nearest harbor slowly and care-
fully.
4) Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the out-
board motor before operating it again.
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POWER TILT WILL NOT OPERATE

If the engine cannot be tilted up or down
with the power tilt because of a discharged
battery or a failure with the power tilt unit,
the engine can be tilted manually.
1 Manual valve screw
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1) Loosen the manual valve screw coun-
terclockwise until it stops.
2) Put the engine in the desired position,
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then tighten the manual valve screw
clockwise.
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