Manual Tilt (EP Type) – Set Shallow Water Running Position

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

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  Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard motor tilted too high, causing air to be sucked through the water inlet Test: Check that the cooling water intake (water inlet) remains fully submerged during shallow water drive

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

• Manual Tilt (EP Type) – Shallow Water Running Position

  Procedure · 1. Stop the engine. 2. Shift the outboard into forward. 3. Tilt the outboard up to one of the shallow water positions.

• Outboard motor tilts up when operated in reverse

  Diagnostic · Cause: Manual relief valve is open/not fully closed Test: Inspect and confirm the manual relief valve is fully closed before engine operation