Operation

also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at the bow is greatly increased, heightening the danger of “bow steering” and making operation difficult and dangerous.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of boat, the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect on the trim of the boat when operating.

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Tilting up and down

If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows, the outboard motor should be tilted up to protect the propeller and casing from damage by collision with obstructions, and also to reduce salt corrosion.

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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 33. 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

Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models

1.Place the remote control lever / gear shift lever in neutral.

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2.Disconnect the fuel line from the out- board motor or close the fuel cock.

3.Press the power trim and tilt switch / power tilt switch “” (up) until the out- board motor has tilted up completely.

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