Shallow Water; Hydro Tilt Models - Yamaha F30 Owner's Manual

EMU28062

Shallow water

EMU28081

Hydro tilt models

The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
EWM00271
WARNING
Run the boat at the lowest possible

speed when using the shallow water
cruising system.
Use extra care when operating in re-

verse. Too much reverse thrust can
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, increasing the chance of ac-
cident and personal injury.
ECM00260
NOTICE
Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
DN
ZMU06410
EMU32840
Procedure for hydro tilt models
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2. Pull the tilt lock lever up to the release
position.
3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the
desired position and push the tilt lock le-
ver down to the lock position.
4. To return the outboard motor to the nor-
mal running position, pull the tilt lock le-
ver up to the release position and slowly
Operation
ZMU03646
ZMU06406
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