Mooring, Beaching, Launching - Honda BF2.3D Owner's Manual

MOORING, BEACHING,
LAUNCHING
To raise the outboard motor out of the
water while the boat is moored, or for
maximum clearance when beaching
or launching, tilt the outboard motor
to the 75° position.
Stop the engine before tilting the
outboard motor. The 75° position is
not an operating position.
REAR CARRYING HANDLE
STEERING
FRICTION BOLT
75°
FRONT CARRYING
HANDLE
1. Stop the engine and turn the fuel
valve lever to the OFF position.
2. Close the fuel tank vent by turning
the vent knob OFF position.
3. With the outboard motor in the
forward position, tilt the outboard
motor using the front and rear
carrying handles on the engine
cover. The spring-loaded tilt lever
will automatically move into
position and hold the outboard
motor when it reaches
approximately 75°.
4. Adjust the steering friction bolt to
keep the outboard motor from
moving.
OPERATION
• Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive force to the
tiller handle can damage it.
• If the outboard 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.
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