Tilting The Motor - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Tilting the Motor

Tilt the motor to prevent the
propeller and gear case from hitting
the bottom when the boat is beached
or stopped in shallow water.
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NEUTRAL
SHIFT LEVER
1. Move the shift lever to the
NEUTRAL position and stop the
engine.
GRIP
TILT LEVER
2. Move the tilt lever to the TILT
position. Hold the engine cover
grip and raise the motor.
Do not use the throttle grip to
tilt the outboard motor.
Before tilting up, leave the outboard
motor in the running position for one
minute after stopping the engine to
drain the water inside the engine.
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