Operation Of Tilting Systems (Df25A/25Ar/30A) - Suzuki DF25A 2014 Owner's Manual

OPERATION OF TILTING
SYSTEMS
(DF25A/25AR/30A)
RELEASE LEVER
The release lever A has two positions.
"Lock" Position
Use this position whenever you operate the
motor in "REVERSE" gear and whenever you
operate the motor in deep water where you do
not expect to encounter underwater objects.
Placing the release lever in the "lock" position
prevents the motor from lifting out of the water
due to forces such as propeller thrust during
operation in "REVERSE" gear or rapid deceler-
ation.
NOTICE
If you strike an underwater object with the
release lever in the "LOCK" position, your out-
board motor or boat may be damaged.
When operating the motor in an area where
you may encounter underwater objects, move
the release lever to the "RELEASE" position
and operate the motor only at very low
speeds.
"Release" Position
Use this position whenever you operate the
motor in "FORWARD" gear in shallow water.
Placing the release lever in the "release" posi-
tion allows the motor to tilt up if you strike an
underwater object, reducing the chance of dam-
age to the motor. Refer to the OPERATION IN
SHALLOW WATER section for details on shal-
low water operation.
 WARNING
When you operate the motor with the release
lever in the "Release" position, the tilt lock
will not work. As a result, forces such as from
propeller thrust
"REVERSE" gear, rapid deceleration, and
striking an underwater object can cause the
motor to lift out of the water, resulting in per-
sonal injury.
When using the "Release" position, proceed
with caution and only at very low speed.
TILT UP LOCK ARM
The tilt up lock arm is used to hold the motor in
the fully tilted up position. To hold the motor in
the fully raised position:
 WARNING
If you place your hands near the mounting
bracket or under the motor when tilting it,
your hands can be crushed if the motor slips
from your grasp.
Never place your hands near the mounting
bracket or under the motor when tilting it.
during operation in
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