Operation
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Procedure for tilting up (power tilt
models)
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
2.
Press the power tilt switch “
” (up) until
the outboard motor has tilted up com-
pletely.
3.
Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket to support the engine.
WARNING! After tilting the outboard
motor, be sure to support it with the tilt
support knob or tilt support lever. Oth-
erwise the outboard motor could fall
back down suddenly if oil in the power
trim and tilt unit or in the power tilt unit
loses pressure.
[EWM00262]
NOTICE:
Do
not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt
support and fall. If the motor cannot
be trailered in the normal running po-
sition, use an additional support de-
vice to secure it in the tilt position. For
more detailed information, see page
54.
[ECM01641]
4.
Models equipped with trim rods: Once the
outboard motor is supported with the tilt
support lever, press the power tilt switch
“
” (down) to retract the trim rods.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the trim rods
retracts completely during mooring.
This protects the rods from marine
growth and corrosion, which could
damage the power trim and tilt mecha-
nism.
[ECM00252]
EMU30192
Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt
models)
1.
Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
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