Manual Tilt (EP Type) – Shallow Water Running Position

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• Outboard motor tilt: Shallow water tilt angle

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

• Manual Tilt (EP Type) – Set 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.

• Engine overheating during shallow water operation

  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

• Power Tilt: PTT Manual Relief Valve Torque

  Spec · 2 N·m (ft·lb: 1.5, kgf·m: 0.2)

• 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.