Shallow Water Operation - Honda Outboard motor BF8D/9.9D 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.
To tilt the outboard motor, move the tilt
lever to the TILT position, then raise the
outboard motor to the 30" or 45" position
by pulling on the engine cover grip.
Do not use the tiller handle as a lever to
raise the outboard mote,: 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.23) to be sure the
outboard motor is not tilted so high the
water intake is out of the water.
An excessive tilt angle during operation
can cause propeller ventilation,
overheating, and water pump damage.
ENGINE COVER GRIP
To return the outboard motor to the
normal operating position, move the tilt
lever to the RUN position, raise the
outboard motor slightly to disengage the
tilt mechanism, then slowly lower the
outboard motor.