Procedure
1. Lock the outboard motor if it is tilted up before performing any work. WARNING: Be sure to lock the outboard motor if it is tilted up; accidental fall of the outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury. 2. Never go under the outboard motor while it is tilted up and locked. WARNING: Do not go under the outboard motor when tilted up and locked; accidental fall of the outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Oil level must reach the bottom line of the plug hole conditions={"motorPosition":"Tilted up and locked with tilt stopper","tankPosition":"Vertical"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Over-rotation of propeller caused by water spray when motor is not properly secured in forward gear and tilted up Test: Verify stop switch lock is removed, motor is in forward gear, and motor is tilted up when ...
Spec · ~40 degrees conditions={"type":"Manual tilt (MF, EF type)","shift_lever":"Neutral or Forward"}
Procedure · 1. Secure the outboard motor to the transom or service stand. WARNING: Be sure the outboard motor is secured to transom or service stand; accidental drop or fall could lead to severe personal injury. 2. Tilt the outbo...
Diagnostic · Cause: Risk of outboard motor falling while tilted, even when supported by a support bar. Test: Visual inspection — confirm motor is fully secured before any personnel work near or under it.