OPERATION
TILTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
Tilt the motor prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting bottom when the
boat is beached or stopped in shallow water.
1. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve lever off.
2. Close the fuel tank vent, turn the vent knob clockwise.
3. With the motor in the forward position, raise the outboard motor using the
handle on the engine cover. The spring-loaded tilt lever will automatically
move into position and hold the outboard motor when it reaches approxi-
mately 75”.
4. Adjust the steering friction bolt to keep the motor from moving.
(NoTICE]
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If the motor is tilted in the reverse position, crankcase oil will enter the
cylinder and may cause difficult starting or may prevent the engine from
being cranked.
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Do not use the tiller handle to tilt the outboard motor.
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To return the outboard motor to the normal RUN position, hojd the outboard
motor by the handle on the engine cover and pull the tilt level toward you,
then lower the outboard motor slowly.
CARRYING HANDLE
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Make sure water comes out from the cooling water check hole.
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When the outboard motor is tilted, cruise at low speed.
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