Shallow Water Operation - Honda Marine BF5A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won't hit the bottom.
ENGINE COVER GRIP
18°
36
To tilt the outboard motor, raise the
outboard motor to the 30° position by
pulling on the engine cover grip.
Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive f orce 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. 18 ) to be sure
the outboard motor is not tilted so
high that the water intakes are 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 (p. 84 ).