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Lift the bow out of the water
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Generally increase top speed
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Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow
bottom
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Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal
installation height (with the normal right hand rotation
propeller)
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In excess, can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller
ventilation
Power Tilt Features and Operation
POWER TILT
Models equipped with power tilt allows the operator to use the tilt
switch to adjust the tilt position of the outboard from full down to
full up.
This tilt system is designed to be adjusted when the engine speed
is at idle speed or with the engine turned off.
At low idle speed, the outboard can be tilted up to permit shallow
water operation.
a -
Remote control tilt
switch
b -
Panel mount tilt switch
TILTING THE OUTBOARD TO FULL UP POSITION
To tilt the outboard, shut off the engine and press the tilt switch to
the up position. The outboard will tilt up until the switch is released
or it reaches its maximum tilt position.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
a
UP
DN
b
c
d
c -
Tiller handle tilt switch
d -
Cowl mounted tilt switch
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UP
DN
UP
DN
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