Tilt Lock Mechanism - Yamaha 40A Owner's Manual

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TILT LOCK MECHANISM (for Manual
tilt model)
The tilt-lock mechanism is used to pre-
vent reverse thrust from the propeller lift-
ing the outboard motor when reversing.
To lock it, set the tilt-lock lever in the up
q
position. To release it, push the tilt-lock
lever down.
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1 Tilt-lock lever
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TILT LOCK MECHANISM

(for Hydro-tilt model)
Tilt-lock mechanism is used to prevent
reverse thrust from the propeller lifting
the outboard motor when reversing. To
q
lock it, set the tilt-lock lever in the Lock
position. To release it, place the tilt-lock
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lever in the Tilt position.
1 Tilt-lock lever
NOTE:
The tilt-lock mechanism on the hydro-tilt
model can be used to keep the outboard
motor at a slightly tilted angle for shallow
water cruising. Refer to CRUISING IN
SHALLOW WATER for the correct opera-
tion.
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