Trim Rod (Tilt Pin); Tilt Lock Mechanism; Tilt Support Knob; Tilt Support Bar - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

Basic components
EMU26261

Trim rod (tilt pin)

The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
EMU30530

Tilt lock mechanism

The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the
outboard motor from lifting out of the water
when in reverse gear.
1. Tilt lock lever
To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the lock po-
sition. To release, push the tilt lock lever in the
release position.
EMU26321

Tilt support knob

To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up po-
sition, push the tilt support knob under the
swivel bracket.
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ECM00660
CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard mo-
tor could shake loose from the tilt support
and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in
the normal running position, use an addi-
tional support device to secure it in the tilt
position.
EMU26332

Tilt support bar

The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor
in the tilted up position.
ECM01660
CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt support bar when traile-
ring the boat. The outboard motor could
shake loose from the tilt support and fall.
If the motor cannot be trailered in the nor-