Yamaha F225F Owner's Manual

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Contents

Operation55EMU35245Checking power trim and tilt systemWARNINGEWM01931 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even when the tilt support leveris locked. Severe injury could occur ifthe outboard motor accidentally falls. 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 trim and tilt unit for anysign of oil leaks.2. Operate each of the power trim and tiltswitches on the digital electronic controland engine bottom cowling (if equipped)to check that all switches work.3. Tilt the outboard motor up and checkthat the tilt rod and trim rods are extend-ed completely.4. Use the tilt support lever to lock the mo-tor in the up position. Operate the tiltdown switch briefly so the motor is sup-ported by the tilt support lever.5. Check that the tilt rod and trim rods arefree of corrosion or other flaws.6. Activate the tilt-down switch until the trimrods have retracted completely into thecylinders.7. Activate the trim-up switch until the tiltrod is fully extended. Unlock the tilt sup-port lever.8. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check thatthe tilt rod and trim rods operate smooth-ly.EMU36583BatteryCheck that the battery is in good condition,and fully charged. Check that the batteryconnections are clean, secure and coveredby insulating covers. The electrical contactsof the battery and cables must be clean andproperly connected or the battery will not1. Tilt rod2. Trim rods12ZMU071621. Tilt support lever1ZMU07163ZMU07164