Honda BFP8D Owner's Manual page 68

OPERATION
Do not use the tiller handle as a lever
to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive force to the tiller
handle can damage it.
While the outboard motor is tilted,
proceed at a low speed, and do not
operate the outboard motor in
reverse.
The outboard motor will rise
suddenly if operated in reverse.
Monitor water flow from the cooling
system indicator (p. 34) to be sure the
outboard motor is not tilted so high
that the water intake is out of the
water.
An excessive tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage is
not covered by the Distributor's
Limited Warranty (U.S.) /
Distributor's Warranty (CA.) (p. 129).
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To return the outboard motor to the
normal operating position, move the
tilt lever to the RUN (LOCK)
position. You may need to raise the
outboard motor slightly to disengage
the tilt mechanism, then slowly lower
the outboard motor.