Operation

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WARNING

Be sure all people are clear of the outboard motor when tilting up and down, also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and engine bracket.

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WARNING

Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Tighten the air vent screw and place the fuel cock in the closed position if the outboard motor will be tilted for more than a few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.

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CAUTION:

●Before tilting the outboard motor, fol- low the procedure under “Stopping en- gine”in this chapter. Never tilt the outboard motor while the engine is run- ning. Severe damage from overheating can result.

●Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle because this could break the handle.

●Keep the power unit higher than the propeller at all times. Otherwise water could run into the cylinder and cause damage.

●The outboard motor cannot be tilted

when in reverse or when the outboard motor is turned 180° (facing the rear).

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Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models)

1.Place the gear shift lever in neutral (if equipped) and face the outboard motor forward.

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2.On full-pivot system models, tighten the steering friction adjuster by turning it clockwise to prevent the motor from turning freely.

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3.Tighten the air vent screw. On models equipped with a fuel joint, disconnect the fuel line from the outboard motor.

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