Tilting The Outboard Motor - Honda BF2.3D User Manual

OPERATION

Tilting the Outboard Motor

Tilt the outboard motor to prevent the
propeller and gear case from hitting
the bottom when the boat is beached
or stopped in shallow water.
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REAR CARRYING HANDLE
STEERING
FRICTION
BOLT
75°
FRONT CARRYING HANDLE
1. Stop the engine (page 41) and turn
the fuel valve lever off (page 42).
2. Close the fuel tank vent by turning
the vent knob clockwise (page 42).
3. With the outboard motor in the
forward position, tilt the outboard
motor using the front and rear
carrying handles on the engine
cover. The spring-loaded tilt lever
will automatically move into
position and hold the outboard
motor when it reaches
approximately 75°.
4. Adjust the steering friction bolt to
keep the outboard motor from
moving.
PULL
• If the outboard motor is tilted in
the reverse position, crankcase
oil will enter the cylinder and
may cause difficult starting or
may prevent the engine from
being cranked.
• Do not use the tiller handle to tilt
the outboard motor.
5. To return the outboard motor to the
normal running position, hold the
outboard motor by the front
carrying handle on the engine
crankcase and pull the tilt lever
toward you, then lower the
outboard motor slowly.
TILT LEVER