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 propeller and casing from damaged by collision with
obstructions, and also to reduce corrosion.
WARNING:
z Be sure all people are clear of the outboard motor when tilting up and down, also
be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and engine bracket.
z Tighten the air vent screw and place the fuel cock in the closed position if the outboard
motor will be tilted for more than a few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.
NOTE:
z Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle because this could break the
handle.
z The outboard motor cannot be tilted when in reverse or when the outboard motor
is turn 180
o
(facing the rear).
2.11.1 Tilting up
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral (if equipped) and face the outboard motor forward.
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