Procedure
1. Ensure sufficient ground clearance is provided when the outboard motor is tilted up. 2. Use a transom saver bar to support the outboard motor during transport. WARNING: Do not go under the outboard motor when it is tilted up, even if it is supported by a support bar. Accidental fall of the outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.
Open chat with this engine and topic preloaded so you can troubleshoot faster.
Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 5–25 mm (0.2–1 in) conditions={"note":"Minimum distance between bottom cowl and water surface to prevent water ingress"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Tilt support device is not designed for towing; it is intended only to support the outboard motor while the boat is docked or beached. Test: Inspect whether the tilt support device is being used during road tra...
Spec · 1 in conditions={"reference":"Bottom of hull"}
Procedure · 1. Ensure sufficient ground clearance is provided when the outboard motor is tilted up. 2. Use a transom saver bar to support the outboard motor during transport or when tilted up. Tools: Transom saver bar
Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard motor tilted up or down while swimmer(s) or passenger is nearby; person caught between outboard motor body and clamp bracket.