Mooring The Boat; Tilt-Up; Tilt-Down - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

(10) Mooring the Boat
If the engine will not be operated for a period of time or the boat is
moored in shallow water. tilt up the motor to prevent damage to the
propeller, gear case. etc. due to hitting rocks in the water or low tide.
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CAUTION
Tilt the motor up so that the propeller is facing upwards and secure
the motor with the tilt stopper knob.
Tilt Up or Down
When tilting up or down, be sure that no finger or hand is placed in
between the swivel bracket and stern bracket.
Be sure to tilt down the outboard slowly.
Be sure to close the fuel valve and tank cap breather before tilting up.
*Tilt-up
@ Close the fuel cock and air vent
screw on Ihe fuel tank cap.
@After stopping the engine. tilt the motor up fully toward you by hand and
lock the tilt stopper knob in the tilt-up position on the stem bracket.
* Tilt-down
Pull the motor fully toward you and release the tilt stopper knob from the
tilt-up positions
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