Operation36EMU27153Engine Check the engine and engine mounting. Look for loose or damaged fasteners. Check the propeller for damage. Check for engine oil leaks.EMU36490Flushing deviceCheck that flushing device’s garden hoseconnector is securely screwed on to the fit-ting on the bottom cowling. NOTICE: If theflushing device is not properly connect-ed, cooling water can leak out and the en-gine can overheat during operation.[ECM01800]EMU36953Install cowling1. Be sure that a cowling lock lever is re-leased.2. Be sure that the rubber seal is seated allthe way around the top cowling.3. Place the top cowling on bottom cowl-ing.4. Check to be sure the rubber seal fits cor-rectly all the way around the engine.5. Move the lever to lock the cowling asshown. NOTICE: If the cowling is notinstalled correctly, water spray underthe cowling can damage the engine,or the cowling can blow off at highspeeds. [ECM01990]After installing, check the fitting of the topcowling by pushing it with both hands. If thetop cowling is loose, have it repaired by yourYamaha dealer.EMU34782Checking power tilt systemWARNINGEWM01970 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt supportknob is locked. Severe injury could oc-cur if the outboard motor accidentallyfalls. Body parts can be crushed between themotor and the clamp bracket when themotor is trimmed or tilted. Be sure no one is near the outboardmotor before performing this check.1. Check the power tilt unit for any sign of1. Fitting2. Flushing deviceZMU0617221ZMU06136
