User manual YAMAHA F15HP-2001

[. . . ] In this Owner's Manual particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! cC A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the outboard motor. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. [. . . ] Slightly tilt up the engine until the tilt support bar is released automatically. Tilt down the engine. 3-25 E EMU01312 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP Power tilt model 1) Remove the fuel-line connection from the motor. 304045 2) Push the power tilt switch "UP" until the outboard has tilted up completely. UP DN UP DN 701034 DN UP 000610 3) Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket to support the engine. w After tilting the engine, be sure to support it with the tilt support knob. Otherwise, the engine could fall back down suddenly if oil in the power tilt unit should lose pressure. 000603 3-26 E EMU01313 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN Power tilt model 1) 2) 3) Push the power tilt switch "UP" until the engine is supported by the tilt rod. Push the power tilt switch "DN" (Down) to lower the engine to the desired position. 3-27 E EMG70011 CRUISING IN SHALLOW WATER Manual tilt model The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water. 000922 w 8 Place the gear shift in the Neutral position before using the shallow water cruising system. 8 Run the boat at the lowest possible speed when using the shallow water cruising system. The tilt-lock mechanism does not work while the shallow water cruising system is being used. Hitting an underwater obstacle could cause the engine to lift out of the water, resulting in loss of control. 8 Use extra care when operating in reverse. Too much reverse thrust can cause the engine to lift out of the water, increasing the chance of accident and personal injury. 8 Return the engine to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water. cC Place the gear-shift in the Neutral position before using the shallow water cruising system. 3-28 E EMG71211 N PROCEDURE Manual tilt model 1) Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. 406023* 2) Place the tilt lock lever in the release position. 402016 3) Slightly tilt up the engine. The tiltsupport bar will lock automatically, supporting the engine in a partially raised position. However, the following procedures can be performed by you, the owner, with a minimum of tools. 1 cC 8 To prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinder from the sump, keep the engine in the attitude shown when transporting and storing it. 8 Do not place the engine on its side before the cooling water has drained from it completely, or water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port and cause problems. 8 Store the engine in a dry, well-ventilated place, not in direct sunlight. 1 Vertical position 2 Horizontal position (on the port side) EMK21010 000923 2 102065 Filling Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add one ounce of "Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer" (Part No. NOTE: The use of "Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer" eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. Consult your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is to be drained instead. 4-5 E EMU00338 Flushing Cooling System and Fogging Engine Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clogging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addition, fogging of the engine is mandatory to prevent expensive engine damage due to rust. Perform the flushing and fogging at the same time. w 8 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. 8 Keep hands, hair and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. EMK25510 8 Flushing in a Water Tank cC If the fresh water level is below the level of the anti-cavitation plate, or if the water supply is insufficient, engine seizure may occur. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Remove the engine top cowling. Install the outboard motor on the water tank. Fill the tank with fresh water to above the level of the anti-cavitation plate. [. . . ] If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the owner of the dealership. Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level, this person is in the best position to help you. If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance, please write: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U. S. A. CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P. O. Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. [. . . ]