Power Tilt 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"}

• Power Tilt Type – Set Shallow Water Running Position

  Procedure · 1. Operate the Power Tilt switch and tilt the outboard motor up into the desired shallow water running position.

• 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 reservoir tank: Power Tilt Oil Level Check Position

  Spec · Oil level must reach the bottom line of the plug hole conditions={"motorPosition":"Tilted up and locked with tilt stopper","tankPosition":"Vertical"}

• N/A - Power tilt switch is inoperative or battery is dead; outboard motor cannot be tilted electrically.

  Diagnostic · Cause: Dead battery or failed power tilt switch. Test: Attempt to operate the power tilt switch; if no response, check battery charge and switch continuity.