User manual YAMAHA 30HP-2002

[. . . ] 25A 30A OWNER'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition LIT-18626-04-54 E EMU01449 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha outboard motor. This Owner's manual contains information needed for proper operation, maintenance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any question about the operation or maintenance of your outboard motor, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] 8 Return the engine to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water. cC 25 Place the gear-shift in the Neutral position before using the shallow water cruising system. EMG71310 PROCEDURE 25 1) 402061** 2) Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position. Push the tilt lock lever down to release. 3-29 E 25 402075 Pull up the shallow water lever. The tiltsupport bar will lock automatically, supporting the engine in a partially raised position. NOTE: If the engine is tilted up completely, the tilt-lock lever automatically locks. The shallow water lever is no longer effective. 5) When lowering the engine, set the tiltlock lever and shallow water lever to the lock position. Slightly tilt up the engine until the tilt-support bar automatically returns to the free position. Then, slowly lower the engine to the normal position. 3) 4) 25 403023* 25-3/30 EMG80511* PROCEDURE 25-3/30 1) 2) Push the shallow water lever down to the release position. For setting the outboard motor at the partially tilted position, slightly tilt up the engine until the plate turns completely To return the engine to the normal position, put the engine in Neutral, then slightly tilt up the engine. Set the tilt-lock lever and shallow water lever to the lock position and slowly tilt the engine down. 402072* 25-3/30 3) 412022 3-30 E EMH10110 TILTING UP/DOWN If the engine will be stopped for some time, or if the boat is moored in shallows, the engine should be tilted up to protect the propeller and casing from damage by collision with obstructions, and also to reduce salt corrosion. 105031 cC 8 Before tilting the motor, follow the procedures under "STOPPING ENGINE". Never tilt the motor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. 8 Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the steering handle as this could break the handle. 8 Keep the power unit higher than the propeller at all times. Otherwise, water can run into the cylinder, causing damage. w Be sure all people are clear of the outboard motor when adjusting the tilt angle, also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and engine bracket. w Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Disconnect the fuel line if the engine will be tilted for more than a few minutes. (If the fuel connector is provided on the motor. ) 3-31 E EMG63910 N PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP 25 1) 2) Place the gear shift lever in Neutral. Remove the fuel line connection from the motor. 406012 3) Push the tilt lock lever to release. 402061** 4) Pull up the shallow water lever. 402075* 5) 6) Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand and fully tilt the engine up. The tilt support bar turns to the locked position automatically. 3-32 E EMG63010* PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP 25-3/30 1) Remove the fuel-line connection from the motor. (If the fuel connector is provided on the motor. ) Place the tilt-lock lever in Release. 2) 402035 3) Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand, tilt the engine up, and turn the tilt-support lever to the locked position and support the engine. 403024 EMG73410 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN 25 1) 2) 3) 402075* Return the shallow water lever. Slightly tilt up the engine until the tilt support bar is released automatically. Tilt down the engine. EMG73210 PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN 25-3/30 1) 2) Return the tilt support lever tilting up the engine slightly. [. . . ] don't forget to include any important information such as names, addresses, model, engine serial number, dates, and receipts. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to maintain a complete, up-to-date list of all first purchasers against the possibility of a safety-related defect and recall. This list is complied from the purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. by the selling dealer at the time of your purchase. [. . . ]