Steering Friction Adjuster - Yamaha F15 Owner's Manual

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DN
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For instructions on using the power tilt
switch, see pages 57 and 60.
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Steering friction adjuster

A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to the steering mechanism, and can be
set according to operator preference. An ad-
juster lever is located on the bottom of the til-
ler handle bracket.
To increase resistance, turn the lever to the
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UP
DN
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port side "A".
To decrease resistance, turn the lever to the
starboard side "B".
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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.
B
If the resistance does not increase even
when the lever is turned to the port side "A",
make sure that the nut is tightened to the
specified torque.
1
1. Nut
Nut tightening torque:
8 Nm (0.82 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
TIP:
Steering movement is blocked when the
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adjuster lever is set to the "A" position.
Components
A
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