Yamaha F40H Owner's Manual

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Operation47After installing, check the fitting of the topcowling by pushing it with both hands. If thetop cowling is loose, have it repaired by yourYamaha dealer.EMU34582Power trim and tilt systemEWM01931 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 to check that all switches work.(3) Tilt the outboard motor up and checkthat the trim and tilt rod is pushed outcompletely.(4) Check that the trim and tilt rod is free ofcorrosion or other flaws.(5) Tilt the outboard motor down. Check thatthe trim and tilt rod operates smoothly.EMU36585BatteryCheck the battery’s charge. If your boat isequipped with a Yamaha digital speedome-ter, the voltmeter and low battery alert func-tions will help you monitor the battery’scharge. A battery in good condition will pro-vide a minimum of 12 volts. Check that thebattery connections are clean, secure andcovered by insulating covers. The electricalconnections of the battery and cables mustbe clean and properly connected or the bat-tery will not start the engine.If the battery needs charging, consult yourYamaha dealer or the battery manufacturer’sinstructions.ZMU079171. Trim and tilt rod1ZMU03662