Operation
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(6) Check the fitting of the top cowling by
pushing it with both hands.
NOTICE:
If
the top cowling is not installed cor-
rectly, water can enter the top cowling
and damage the engine, or the top
cowling can blow off at high speeds.
[ECM02371]
EMU35245
Checking power trim and tilt system
EWM01931
Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even when the tilt support lever is
locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
Body parts can be crushed between the
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
Be sure no one is near the outboard mo-
tor before performing this check.
(1) Check the power trim and tilt unit for any
sign of oil leaks.
(2) Operate each of the power trim and tilt
switches on the digital electronic control
and engine bottom cowling (if equipped)
to check that all switches work.
(3) Tilt the outboard motor up and check
that the tilt rod and trim rods are extend-
ed completely.
(4) Use the tilt support lever to lock the mo-
tor in the up position. Operate the tilt
down switch briefly so the motor is sup-
ported by the tilt support lever.
(5) Check that the tilt rod and trim rods are
free of corrosion or other flaws.
(6) Activate the tilt-down switch until the
trim rods have retracted completely into
the cylinders.
1. Tilt rod
2. Trim rod
1. Tilt support lever
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