Procedure For Tilting Up (Manual Tilt Models) - Yamaha E40X Owner's Manual

duce salt corrosion.
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WARNING
Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when tilting up and down,
Body parts can be crushed between the
motor and the clamp bracket when the
motor is trimmed or tilted.
EWM00250
WARNING
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. If there is a
fuel joint on the outboard motor, discon-
nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if
the engine will be tilted for more than a
few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.
ECM00241
CAUTION:
Before tilting the outboard motor, stop
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the engine by following the procedure
on page 37. Never tilt the outboard mo-
tor while the engine is running. Severe
damage from overheating can result.
Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
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tiller handle (if equipped) because this
could break the handle.
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Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2. Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) in
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the release/up position.
3. Pull up the shallow water lever (if
equipped).
4. Hold the rear of the top cowling with one
hand and tilt the engine up fully.
5. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket. Or the tilt support bar will turn to
the lock position automatically.
ECM01640
CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt sup-
port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail-
ered in the normal running position, use
an additional support device to secure it
in the tilt position. For more detailed in-
formation, see page 48.
Operation
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