Operation
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TIP:
Depending on the type of boat, the outboard
motor trim angle may have little effect on the
trim of the boat when operating.
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Tilting up and down
If the engine will be stopped for some time or
if the boat is moored in shallows, the outboard
motor should be tilted up to protect the propel-
ler and lower casing from damage by collision
with obstructions, and also to reduce salt cor-
rosion.
WARNING
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Make sure that no one is near the outboard
motor when tilting the outboard motor up
or down. Otherwise, body parts could be
crushed between the outboard motor and
the clamp bracket.
WARNING
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Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. If there is a
fuel joint on the outboard motor, discon-
nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if
the engine will be tilted for more than a few
minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.
NOTICE
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Before tilting the outboard motor, stop
the engine by following the procedure
on page 55. Never tilt the outboard mo-
tor while the engine is running. Severe
damage from overheating can result.
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Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle (if equipped) because this
could break the handle.
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Procedure for tilting up (hydro tilt
models)
1.
Place the remote control lever / gear shift
lever in neutral.
2.
Place the tilt lock lever in the release po-
sition.
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