Yamaha F30B, Owner'S Manual

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CRUISING IN SHALLOW
WATER
Hydro tilt model
The engine can be tilted up partially to
allow operation in shallow water.
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Place the gear shift in the Neutral posi-
tion before setting for the shallow
water cruising.
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Return the engine to its normal posi-
tion as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
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Do not tilt up the outboard motor so that
the cooling water inlet of the lower unit
is above the surface of the water when
setting for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
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PROCEDURE
1) Place the gear in the neutral position.
2) Pull the tilt-lock lever up to the Tilt
position.
3) Slightly tilt up the engine to the
desired position and push the tilt-lock
lever down to the Lock position.
4) To return the engine to the normal
position, pull the tilt-lock lever up to
the Tilt position and slowly tilt the
engine down.
5) Push the tilt-lock lever down to the
Lock position.
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