Operation
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WARNING
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Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when tilting up and down,
also be careful not to pinch any body
parts between the drive unit and engine
bracket.
WARNING
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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.
CAUTION:
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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.
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Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle because this could break
the handle.
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Keep the power unit higher than the
propeller at all times. Otherwise water
could run into the cylinder and cause
damage.
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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.
2. On full-pivot system models, tighten the
steering friction adjuster by turning it
clockwise to prevent the motor from
turning freely.
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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