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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 propel-
ler and casing from damage by collision with
obstructions, and also to reduce salt corro-
sion.
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. 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.
CAUTION:
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● Before tilting the outboard motor, stop
the engine by following the procedure
on page 29. 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 / the gear
shift lever in neutral.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor or close the fuel cock.
3. Press the power trim and tilt switch / pow-
er tilt switch “” (up) until the outboard
motor has tilted up completely.
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