Operation
ler and casing from damage by collision with obstructions, and also to reduce salt corro- sion.
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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. If there is a fuel joint on the outboard motor, disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if the engine will be tilted for more than a few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.
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CAUTION:
●Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 35. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result.
●Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because this could break the handle.
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Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt models)
1.Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2.Disconnect the fuel line from the out- board motor.
3.Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) in the release/up position.
4.Pull up the shallow water lever (if equipped).
5.Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand and tilt the engine up fully.
6.Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket. Or the tilt support bar will turn to the lock position automatically.
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