Tilting The Motor - Honda BF2A Owner's Manual

4.Tilting the motor
Tilt the motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting bottom
when the boat is beached or stopped in shallow water.
1. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve lever off.
2. Close the fuel cap vent knob.
3. With the motor in the forward position, raise the motor using the handle
on the engine cover. The spring-loaded tilt lever will automatically move
into position and hold the motor when it reaches approximately 75' .
4.Adjust the steering friction bolt to keep the motor from moving.
If the 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. If this occurs refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section
(page 37 1.
5. To return the motor to the normal RUN position, hold the motor by the
handle on the engine cover and pull the tilt lever toward you, then lower
the motor slowly.
CARRYING HANDLE
FUEL CAP VENT KNOB
TILT LEVER
Do not use the tiller handle to tilt the outboard motor.
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