Diagnostic
Propeller ventilation, overheating, or water pump damage
Cause: Excessive trim/tilt angle during operation
Diagnostic
Cause: Excessive trim/tilt angle during operation
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 33 lbf·ft conditions={"stage":"Final alignment to cotter pin hole","equivalentSI":"44 N·m","equivalentMetric":"4.5 kgf·m","note":"Do not exceed this limit or propeller and shaft may be damaged"}
Procedure · 1. Use the power trim/tilt switch (see pages 75–76) to tilt the outboard motor up so the propeller and gear case clear the bottom. 2. Proceed at low speed. 3. Monitor water flow from the cooling system indicator (see ...
Spec · 5 seconds conditions={"note":"Exceeding 5 seconds will overheat and damage the starter motor"}
Procedure · 1. Use the power trim/tilt switch (UP or DN side) to adjust the angle of the outboard motor. The switch can be used whether the boat is underway or stopped. 2. Refer to the trim meter (p. 44) for an indication of whet...
Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard motor trimmed or tilted up excessively, or propeller ventilation during a sharp turn Test: Check trim angle of outboard motor; verify correct propeller is installed