Procedure For Tilting Up (Manual Tilt Models) - Yamaha E8D Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Before tilting the outboard motor, follow
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the procedure under "Stopping en-
gine"in this chapter. Never tilt the out-
board motor while the engine is running.
Severe damage from overheating can
result.
Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the
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tiller handle because this could break
the handle.
Keep the power unit higher than the pro-
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peller at all times. Otherwise water could
run into the cylinder and cause damage.
The outboard motor cannot be tilted
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when in reverse or when the outboard
motor is turned 180° (facing the rear).
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Procedure for tilting up (manual tilt
models)
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor.
3. Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) in the
release/up position.
4. Pull up the shallow water lever (if
equipped).
5. Hold the rear of the top cowling with one
hand and tilt the engine up fully.
6. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp
bracket. Or the tilt support bar will turn to
the lock position automatically.
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