Engine; Flushing Device; Install Top Cowling; Checking Power Tilt System - Yamaha F15 Owner's Manual

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Engine

Check the engine and engine mounting.
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Look for loose or damaged fasteners.
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Check the propeller for damage.
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Check for engine oil leaks.
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Flushing device

Check that the flushing device's garden hose
connector is securely screwed on to the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling. NOTICE: If the
garden hose connector is not properly
connected, cooling water can leak out
and the engine can overheat during oper-
ation.
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1. Fitting
2. Flushing device
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Install top cowling

1. Be sure that the cowling lock lever is re-
leased.
2. Be sure that the rubber seal is seated all
the way around the top cowling.
3. Place the top cowling on the bottom
cowling.
4. Check to be sure the rubber seal is seat-
ed correctly between the top cowling
and the bottom cowling.
5. Move the cowling lock lever to lock the
top cowling as shown. NOTICE: If the
After installing, check the fitting of the top
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cowling by pushing it with both hands. If the
top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your
Yamaha dealer.
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Checking power tilt system

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Never get under the lower unit while it

is tilted, even when the tilt support
knob is locked. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
Body parts can be crushed between the

motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
top cowling is not installed correctly,
water spray under the top cowling
can damage the engine, or the top
cowling can blow off at high speeds.
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WARNING
Operation
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