Shallow Water Operation - Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual

6. OPERATION
Shallow Water Operation
NOTICE
Excessive trim/tilt angle
during operation can cause the pro-
peller to raise out
of
the water and cause
propeller ventilation and engine over-
revving. Excessive trimltilt angle can
also damage the water pump and
overheat the engine.
Water pump failure due to propeller
ventilation is not covered under the
Distributor's Limited Warranty.
When operating in shallow water, tilt the
motor up to prevent the propeller and
gear case from hitting the bottom (refer
to pages 59 and 62). With the motor
tilted up, operate the motor at low speed.
Monitor the cooling system indicator
for water discharge. Be sure that the
motor is not tilted so high that the
water intakes are out of the water.
If
an excessive amount of throttle is
used when operating in forward gear,
the motor will return to the transom
angle adjusting rod.
(Gas assisted tilt type).
If the motor trim angle is more than
20" and the control lever is moved
more than 40" forward/rearward from
the N (neutral) position, the power
trim warning system will be activated
(refer to page 70).
(Power trim/tilt type).
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