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 put the shift lever into NEUTRAL.
2. Raise the engine to either the 30”, 45”, or 70’ tilt position.
CAUTION: Do not use the throttle grip to tilt the outboard motor.
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SHIFT LEVER
(NEUTRAL)
When not in use (45’. 70’)
3. To return the engine to the normal RUN position, pull the tilt lever
toward you until
engine slowly. it stops, tilt
the
engine up slightly, then lower the
TILT LEVER
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