Procedure For Tilting Down (Hydro Tilt Models); Cruising In Shallow Water; Hydro Tilt Models - Yamaha F40D Owner's Manual

Operation
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Procedure for tilting down (hydro tilt
models)
1. Release the tilt lock lever.
2. Hold the rear of the top cowling with one
hand, tilt the outboard motor up slightly
and pull out the tilt support knob or re-
turn the tilt support lever.
3. Slowly tilt the outboard motor down.
4. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
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Cruising in shallow water

The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
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Hydro tilt models

The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
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WARNING
Place the gear shift in neutral before us-
G
ing the shallow water cruising system.
Run the boat at the lowest possible
G
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speed when using the shallow water
cruising system.
Use extra care when operating in re-
G
verse. Too much reverse thrust can
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, increasing the chance of ac-
cident and personal injury.
Return the outboard motor to its normal
G
position as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
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CAUTION:
Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
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above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
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