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
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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...
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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 ...
Diagnostic · Cause: Rev limiter activation due to excessive tilt angle or propeller ventilation during sharp turn Test: Check trim angle of the outboard motor