Outboard motor tilts up when operated in reverse

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• Power Trim and Tilt unit: Air Purging Cycle Count

  Spec · 5–6 times conditions={"procedure":"Tilt outboard motor manually up/down with manual release valve set to Manual side"}

• Manual Tilt Using Manual Relief Valve (Dead Battery)

  Procedure · 1. Ensure nobody is under the outboard motor before opening the manual relief valve, especially if the motor is in the tilted-up position. WARNING: If the outboard motor is in the tilted-up position, it will tilt down...

• Outboard motor tilt: Shallow water tilt angle

  Spec · ~40 degrees conditions={"type":"Manual tilt (MF, EF type)","shift_lever":"Neutral or Forward"}

• Air Purging from Power Trim and Tilt Unit

  Procedure · 1. With the outboard motor installed on the boat, set the manual release valve to the MANUAL side, then tilt the outboard motor up and down manually 5–6 times. WARNING: Trapped air in the Power Tilt unit will cause po...

• Outboard motor sinks or will not hold tilt position after manual relief valve is opened.

  Diagnostic · Cause: Manual relief valve left open, releasing hydraulic pressure. Test: Verify manual relief valve is fully closed (turned away from Manual direction) before engine operation.