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“Release” Position
Use this position whenever you operate the
motor in “FORWARD” gear in shallow water.
Placing the tilt lock lever in the “release” posi-
tion allows the motor to tilt up if you strike an
underwater object, reducing the chance of dam-
age to the motor. Refer to the OPERATION IN
SHALLOW WATER section for details on shal-
low water operation.
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:
WARNING
When you operate the motor with the tilt lock
lever in the “Release” position, the tilt lock
will not work. As a result, forces such as from
propeller thrust during operation in
“REVERSE” gear, rapid deceleration, and
striking an underwater object can cause the
motor to lift out of the water, resulting in per-
sonal injury.
When using the “Release” position, proceed
with caution and only at very low speed.
WARNING
If you place your hands near the mounting
bracket or under the motor when tilting it,
your hands can be crushed if the motor slips
from your grasp.
Never place your hands near the mounting
bracket or under the motor when tilting it.
Release
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 until it
is automatically locked in the fully tilted up
position by the tilt up lock arm 2.
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.
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