Procedure
1. With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward, tilt the motor up slowly by about 40°, then lower the tilt lever to set it at the shallow water running position. 2. To return to normal running position: tilt the motor up fully, then return the motor down slowly to the normal running position.
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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
Spec · Oil level must reach the bottom line of the plug hole conditions={"motorPosition":"Tilted up and locked with tilt stopper","tankPosition":"Vertical"}
Procedure · 1. With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward, tilt the motor up slowly by about 40° and then lower the tilt lever to set at the shallow water running position. WARNING: Do not place your hand between the swivel brack...
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