Trim Rod (Tilt Pin); Tilt Lock Mechanism; Tilt Support Bar; Top Cowling Lock Lever(S) (Turn Type) - Yamaha 9.9D Owner's Manual

To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise.
EWM00040
WARNING
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to steer, which could result in an
accident.
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.
EMU30440

Tilt lock mechanism

The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent the
outboard motor from lifting out of the water
when in reverse gear.
Basic components
1. Tilt lock lever
To tilt the outboard motor up, set the tilt lock
lever to the " " (up) position. To tilt the out-
board motor down, set the tilt lock lever to the
" " (down) position.
EMU26330

Tilt support bar

The tilt support bar keeps the outboard motor
in the tilted up position.
EMU26372

Top cowling lock lever(s) (turn type)

To remove the engine top cowling, turn the
lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling. When in-
stalling the cowling, check to be sure it fits
properly in the rubber seal. Then lock the
cowling again by returning the lever(s) to the
lock position.
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