Operation
EWM00223
WARNING
Make sure that no one is near the out-
board motor when tilting the outboard
motor up or down. Otherwise, body parts
could be crushed between the outboard
motor and the clamp bracket.
EWM00251
WARNING
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. If there is a
fuel joint on the outboard motor, discon-
nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if
the engine will be tilted for more than a
few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.
ECM00242
NOTICE
Before tilting the outboard motor, stop
the engine by following the procedure
on page 59. 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.
EMU43222
Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models)
1.
Place the remote control lever / gear shift
lever in neutral.
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2.
Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel
joint on the outboard 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. NOTICE:
ZMU01771
ZMU07906