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To hold the motor in the fully raised position:
1. Shift 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.
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.
NOTICE
If the tiller handle contacts any objects when
tilting motor up, the outboard motor or boat
could be damaged.
When tilting the motor up, position the motor
so the tiller handle will not contact such as a
tackle box, ice chest, or the motor well.
4. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the “lock” posi-
tion, then pull down the tilt bracket 2 as
shown.
To lower the motor:
1. Pull up the tilt bracket 2, then move the tilt
lock lever 1 to the “release” position as
shown.
2. Lower the motor by pushing the motor cover
down.
3. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the “lock” posi-
tion.
 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 bracket to hold the motor in
the fully tilted position for trailering, the tilt
bracket could release resulting in damage to
the motor.
When trailering your boat, never use the tilt
bracket to hold the motor in the fully tilted
position.