Yamaha 20D Owner's Manual

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Operation46ating with excessive trim-in at higher speedsalso makes the boat unstable. Resistance atthe bow is greatly increased, heightening thedanger of “bow steering” and making opera-tion difficult and dangerous.TIP:Depending on the type of boat, the outboardmotor trim angle may have little effect on thetrim of the boat when operating.EMU27934Tilting up and downIf the engine will be stopped for some time orif the boat is moored in shallows, the out-board motor should be tilted up to protect thepropeller and lower casing from damage bycollision with obstructions, and also to re-duce salt corrosion.WARNINGEWM00221Be sure all people are clear of the out-board motor when tilting up and down,Body parts can be crushed between themotor and the clamp bracket when themotor is trimmed or tilted.WARNINGEWM00250Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. If there is afuel joint on the outboard motor, discon-nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock ifthe engine will be tilted for more than afew minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.NOTICEECM00241 Before tilting the outboard motor, stopthe engine by following the procedureon page 43. Never tilt the outboard mo-tor while the engine is running. Severedamage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing thetiller handle (if equipped) because thiscould break the handle.EMU2797BProcedure for tilting up (manual tiltmodels)1. Place the remote control lever / gearshift lever in neutral.2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor.NZMU03724