Operation
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NOTICE
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Before tilting the outboard motor, stop
the engine by following the procedure
on page 45. Never tilt the outboard mo-
tor while the engine is running. Severe
damage from overheating can result.
●
Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle (if equipped) because this
could break the handle.
EMU2797B
Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models)
1.
Place the remote control lever / gear shift
lever in neutral.
2.
Disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor.
3.
Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) in the
release/up position.
4.
Pull up the shallow water lever (if
equipped).
5.
Hold the rear of the top cowling with one
hand and tilt the engine up fully.
6.
Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket. Or the tilt support bar will turn to
the lock position automatically.
NOTICE:
Do not use the tilt support lever or
knob when trailering the boat. The out-
board motor could shake loose from
the tilt support and fall. If the motor
cannot be trailered in the normal run-
ning position, use an additional sup-
port device to secure it in the tilt
position. For more detailed informa-
tion, see page 54.
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