FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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When planing, the outboard should be positioned vertical or tilted
in toward the boat to provide a scooping angle on the water intake
grate. Tilting the outboard out beyond a vertical position reduces
the scoop angle and can cause impeller slippage and cavitation
burns on the impeller blades.
TILTING OPERATION
To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch or
auxiliary tilt switch to the up position. The outboard will tilt up until
the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position.
1. Engage the tilt support lever, by rotating knob to bring the
support lever upward.
2. Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support lever.
3. Disengage the tilt support lever, by raising the outboard off the
support lever and rotating the lever down. Lower the outboard.
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MANUAL TILTING
If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the
outboard can be manually tilted.
NOTE: The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before
operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from tilting up
during reverse operation.
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