TILT LOCK LEVER (TILLER HANDLE MODEL)
The tilt lock lever (A) has two positions.
“LOCK” Position (DOWN)
Use this position always when you operate the motor.
If you operate the motor with the tilt lock lever in the “RELEASE” position, forces during operation can cause the motor to tilt out the water, resulting in personal injury. To avoid such injury, always use the “LOCK” position for motor operation.
“RELEASE” Position (UP)
Use this position only when you tilt the motor up.
TILT LEVER (TILLER HANDLE MODEL)
The tilt lever is provided so you can support the motor in a tilted position for non-moving engine support.
Never place your hands near the mounting bracket or under the motor when tilting, or they could be crushed if the motor slips from your grasp.
To hold the motor in the fully raised position:
Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
Move the tilt lock lever (1) to the “release” position.
- Grab the handle on the back of the engine cover and tilt the motor all the way up.
Never use the throttle grip handle to raise or lower the motor. The handle may break.
To avoid damaging the tiller handle when tilting the motor up, position the motor so the tiller handle will not contact any objects, such as a tackle box, ice chest, or the motor well.
- Move the tilt lock lever (1) to the “lock” position, then pull down the tilt lever (2) as shown.
To lower the motor:
- Pull up the tilt lever (2), then move the tilt lock lever (1) to the “release” position as shown.
Lower the motor by pushing the engine cover down.
Move the tilt lock lever (1) to the “lock” position.
• Do not use the tilt lever when trailering your boat and motor. Refer to the TRAILERING section.
• Disconnect the fuel hose whenever you leave the motor tilted up for a long period of time, or fuel may leak out.
POWER TRIM AND TILT (REMOTE CONTROL MODEL)
The “Power Trim and Tilt” is operated by pressing the switch on the side of the remote control handle or on the port side of the lower motor
cover. To tilt the motor up, press the upper part of the switch. To tilt the motor down, press the lower part of the switch.
The power trim and tilt (PTT) switch can be activated when the ignition key is off. Keep all persons away from the outboard motor to help prevent accidental use of the PTT system.
MANUAL TILTING (REMOTE CONTROL MODEL)
If you are unable to tilt the motor using the “Power Trim and Tilt” because of an electrical problem or some other problem, you can move
the motor manually. To tilt the motor up or down, turn the manual release screw A two turns counterclockwise, move the motor to the desired position, then retighten the release screw.
The motor is very heavy. Ensure that your grip and footing are secure and that you are able to support the weight of the motor.
TILT LEVER (REMOTE CONTROL MODEL)
The tilt lever is provided so you can support the motor in a tilted position for non-moving engine support.
To set the tilt lever:
Tilt the motor all the way up using the power trim and tilt.
Pull down the tilt lever as shown in the illustration.
- Lower the motor using the power trim and tilt, until the motor is supported by the tilt lever.
To release the lever, tilt the motor all the way up using the power trim and tilt, and pull up the tilt lever.
• The remote power trim and tilt switch will work when the ignition is off. To avoid injuring your hand while you are moving the tilt lever, keep all persons away from the remote power trim and tilt switch.
• The tilt lever relieves pressure from the power trim and tilt and should be used only when boat is moored or otherwise stationary. Do not use the tilt lever when trailering your boat and motor. Refer to the TRAILERING section.
• Disconnect the fuel hose whenever you leave the motor tilted up for a long period of time, or fuel may leak out.