Procedure
1. Put the control lever to the Forward (F) position. WARNING: Ensure control lever is in Forward (F) position before tilting. 2. Tilt the outboard motor all the way up until it is in the tilted-up position. 3. Set the knob to LOCK position to secure the tilt locking.
Open chat with this engine and topic preloaded so you can troubleshoot faster.
Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · ~40 degrees conditions={"type":"Manual tilt (MF, EF type)","shift_lever":"Neutral or Forward"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Manual relief valve is open/not fully closed Test: Inspect and confirm the manual relief valve is fully closed before engine operation
Spec · 5–6 times conditions={"procedure":"Tilt outboard motor manually up/down with manual release valve set to Manual side"}
Procedure · 1. Set the knob to UN-LOCK position.
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