Yamaha F8F Owner's Manual

Also see for F6D: Ower's manual

Components26EMU30531Tilt lock mechanismThe tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent theoutboard motor from lifting out of the waterwhen in reverse gear.To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the lock po-sition. To release, push the tilt lock lever in therelease position.EMU26323Tilt support knobTo keep the outboard motor in the tilted upposition, push the tilt support knob under theswivel bracket.ECM00661Do not use the tilt support lever or knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tilt sup-port and fall. If the motor cannot betrailered in the normal running position,use an additional support device to secureit in the tilt position.EMU26334Tilt support barThe tilt support bar keeps the outboard motorin the tilted up position.ECM01661Do not use the tilt support bar when traile-ring the boat. The outboard motor couldshake loose from the tilt support and fall.If the motor cannot be trailered in the nor-mal running position, use an additionalsupport device to secure it in the tilt posi-tion.EMU26362Power tilt unitThis unit tilts the outboard motor up anddown and is controlled with the power tiltswitch.ECM00631Do not step on or exert pressure on thepower tilt motor. The power tilt unit couldbe damaged as a result.1. Tilt lock lever1