Suzuki DF25 - Tilt Up Lock Arm; Securing Motor and Warnings

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TILT UP LOCK ARM
The tilt up lock arm is used to hold the motor in
the fully tilted up position.
To hold the motor in the fully raised position:
1. Sift into “NEUTRAL”.
2. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the “release”
position.
3. Grab the handle on the back of the motor
cover and tilt the motor all the way up until it
is automatically locked in the fully tilted up
position by the tilt up lock arm 2.
 WARNING
If you place your hands near the mount-
ing bracket or under the motor when tilt-
ing it, your hands can be crushed if the
motor slips from your grasp.
Never place your hands near the mount-
ing bracket or under the motor when tilt-
ing it.
To lower the motor back down:
1. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the lock position.
NOTICE
If you use the throttle grip handle to raise
or lower the motor, the handle may break.
Never use the throttle grip handle to raise
or lower the motor.
 WARNING
If you do not take proper precautions
when tilting up the motor, fuel may leak
out.
Disconnect the fuel line whenever you
leave the motor tilted up for a long period
of time.
NOTICE
If you use the tilt up lock arm to hold the
motor in the fully tilted position for traile-
ring, the tilt up lock arm could release
resulting in damage to the motor.
When trailering your boat, never use the
tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the
fully tilted position.