4. Tilting the Motor
Tilt the motor to 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 cap vent knob.
3. With the motor in the forward position, raise the motor using the carry-
ing handle. The spring-loaded tilt lever will automatically move into
position and hold the motor when it reaches approximately 75’.
4. Adjust the steering friction bolt to keep the motor from moving.
CAUTION: 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. If this occurs, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section. page 36.
5. To return the motor to the normal RUN position, hold the motor by the
carrying handle and pull the tilt lever toward you, then lower the motor
slowly.
CARRYING HANDLE
TILT LEVER FU’EL CAP VENT KNOB
CAUTION: Do not transport the motor in the tilted position; it may drop
suddenly causing damage to the boat or the motor.
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