Shallow Water Operation - Honda BF15D Owner's Manual

SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
Manual tilt Type
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won't hit the bottom.
30°
45°
To tilt the outboard motor, move the
tilt lever to the TILT position, then
raise the outboard motor to the 30° or
45° position by pulling on the engine
cover grip.
Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive f orce to the tiller
handle can damage it.
ENGINE
COVER
GRIP
While the outboard motor is tilted,
proceed at a low speed, and do not
operate the outboard motor in reverse.
The outboard motor will rise
suddenly if operated in reverse.
Monitor water flow from the cooling
system indicator (p.
the outboard motor is not tilted so
high the water intake is out of the
water.
An excessive tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage.
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OPERATION
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