Owner`s manual

Operation
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WARNING
EWM02722
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Close the air
vent valve or air vent screw and place the
fuel cock in the closed position if the out-
board motor will be tilted for more than a
few minutes. Otherwise, fuel may leak.
NOTICE
ECM00231
● Before tilting the outboard motor, follow
the procedure under “Stopping engine”
in this chapter. Never tilt the outboard
motor while the engine is running. Se-
vere damage from overheating can re-
sult.
● Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
tiller handle because this could break
the handle.
● Keep the power unit higher than the pro-
peller at all times. Otherwise water could
run into the cylinder and cause damage.
● 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
F2.5
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral (if
equipped) and face the outboard motor
forward.
2. Tighten the steering friction adjuster by
turning it clockwise to prevent the out-
board motor from turning freely.
3. Close the air vent valve.
4. Close the fuel cock.
5. Hold the carrying handle and tilt the en-
gine up fully until the tilt support lever au-
tomatically locks.
1. Air vent valve
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