Tilting Up/Down - Yamaha 13.5A Owner's Manual

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If the engine will be stopped for some
time, or if the boat is moored in shallows,
the engine should be tilted up to protect
the propeller and casing from damage by
collision with obstructions, and also to
reduce salt corrosion.
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8 Before tilting the motor, follow the pro-
8 Do not tilt up the engine by pushing
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Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when adjusting the tilt
angle, also be careful not to pinch any
body parts between the drive unit and
engine bracket.
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Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Disconnect
the fuel line if the engine will be tilted for
more than a few minutes. Otherwise, fuel
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may leak. (If the fuel connector is provid-
ed on the motor.)
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PROCEDURE FOR TILTING UP
1) Place the gear shift lever in Neutral.
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TILTING UP/DOWN

cedures under "STOPPING ENGINE".
Never tilt the motor while the engine is
running. Severe damage from over-
heating can result.
the steering handle as this could break
the handle.
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