Yamaha F8A Owner's Manual page 59

water cruising system is being used. Hit-
ting an underwater obstacle could
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, resulting in loss of control.
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 acci-
dent and personal injury.
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.
Procedure
1. Place the remote control lever / gear shift
lever in neutral.
2. Place the tilt lock lever in the release/up
position.
3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up. The tilt
support bar will lock automatically, sup-
porting the outboard motor in a partially
raised position. This outboard motor has
2 positions for shallow water cruising.
Operation
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