TILT UP LOCK ARM
The tilt up lock arm is used to hold the motor in
the fully tilted up position and shallow water
position.
FULL TILT UP POSITION
To hold the motor in the fully raised position:
WARNING
If you place your hands near the mount-
ing bracket or under the motor when tilt-
ing it, your hands can be crushed if the
motor slips from your grasp.
Never place your hands near the mount-
ing bracket or under the motor when tilt-
ing it.
1. Shift into "NEUTRAL".
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to the right (off posi-
tion) and tighten the air vent screw on the
fuel filler cap.
WARNING
If you do not take proper precautions
when tilting up the motor, fuel may leak
out.
• For motors with a built-in fuel tank, be
sure to turn the fuel cock lever to the
right (off position) and tighten the air-
vent screw on the fuel filler cap before
tilting up the motor.
• For motors with a separate fuel tank,
disconnect the fuel line whenever you
leave the motor tilted up for a long
period of time.
3. Grab the handle on the back of the motor
cover and tilt the motor all the way up until it
is automatically locked in the fully tilted up
position by the tilt up lock arm 1.
NOTICE
If you use the throttle grip handle to raise
or lower the motor, the handle may break.
Never use the throttle grip handle to raise
or lower the motor.
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