Yamaha 115 C Service Manual

EMC00010
Chapter 2
BASIC COMPONENTS
MAIN COMPONENTS..............................2-1
OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS................................2-3
Remote control .....................................2-3
Choke knob ...........................................2-8
Trim tab .................................................2-8
Power trim / tilt switch .........................2-9
Digital tachometer ..............................2-10
Digital speedometer ...........................2-13
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1Power trim and tilt switch
*2Flushing device
3Tilt support lever
4Anti-cavitation plate
5Trim tab (Anode)
*6Propeller
7Cooling water inlet
8Anode
9Clamp bracket
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qCowling release lever*1/
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MAIN COMPONENTS
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mode mode
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1Power trim and tilt switch
2Flushing device
3Tilt support lever
4Anti-cavitation plate
5Trim tab (Anode)
*6Propeller
7Cooling water inlet
8Anode
9Clamp bracket0Power trim and tilt unit
qCowling lock lever
wChoke knob
eTop cowling
rCooling water pilot hole
*tRemote control box (Side mount type)
*yDigital tachometer
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OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
EMU00096
REMOTE CONTROL
Both the shifter and the throttle are actu-
ated by the remote control lever. In addi-
tion, this control also has the electrical
switches.
1Remote control lever
2Neutral interlock trigger
3Neutral throttle lever
4Main switch
5Engine stop lanyard switch
6Power trim/tilt switch
7Throttle friction adjusting screw
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Remote control lever
Moving the lever forward from the Neu-
tral position engages Forward gear.
Pulling the lever back from Neutral
engages Reverse. The engine will contin-
ue to run at idle until the lever is moved
about 35° (a detent can be felt). Moving
the lever farther opens the throttle, and
the engine will begin to accelerate.
1Neutral
2Forward
3Reverse
4Shift
5Fully closed
6Throttle
7Fully open
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition sys-
tem; its operation is described below.
8OFF
Electrical circuits switched off.
(The key can be removed.)
8ON
Electrical circuits switched on.
(The key cannot be removed.)
8START
Starter-motor will turn and start engine.
(When the key is released, it returns auto-
matically to “ON”.)
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Choke switch
While the main switch is being pressed in
at “ON” or “START”, the choke system
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Engine stop lanyard switch
The lock-plate on the end of the lanyard
must be attached to the engine stop
switch for the engine to run. The lanyard
should be attached to a secure place on
the operator’s clothing, or arm or leg.
Should the operator fall overboard or
leave the helm, the lanyard will pull out
the lock plate, stopping ignition to the
engine. This will prevent the boat from
running away under power.
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Power Trim/Tilt Switch
The power trim/tilt adjusts the motor
angle in relation to the transom. The
power trim/tilt switch is located on the
remote control lever grip. Pushing the
switch “UP” trims the motor up, then tilts
the motor up. Pressing the switch “DN”
tilts the motor down and trims the motor
down. When the switch button is
released, the motor will stop in its current
position.
NOTE:
Refer to the sections “ADJUSTING TRIM
ANGLE” and “TILTING UP/DOWN” in
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TRIM TAB
The trim tab should be adjusted so that
the steering control can be turned to
either the right or left by applying the
same amount of force.
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An improperly adjusted trim tab may
cause difficult steering. Always test run
after the trim tab has been installed or
replaced to be sure steering is correct. Be
sure you have tightened the bolt after
adjusting the trim tab.
1Trim tab
2Bolt
3Cap
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POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
The power trim/tilt adjusts the motor
angle in relation to the transom. The
power trim/tilt switch is located on the
side of the bottom engine cowling. Push-
ing the switch “UP” trims the motor up,
then tilts the motor up. Pressing the
switch “DN” tilts the motor down and
trims the motor down. When the switch
button is released, the motor will stop in
its current position.
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Use the power trim/tilt switch located on
the bottom engine cowling only when...