Operation39ler and casing from damage by collision withobstructions, and also to reduce salt corro-sion.WARNINGEWM00220Be sure all people are clear of the out-board motor when tilting up and down,also be careful not to pinch any body partsbetween the drive unit and engine bracket.WARNINGEWM00250Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. If there is afuel joint on the outboard motor, discon-nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock ifthe engine will be tilted for more than a fewminutes. Otherwise fuel may leak.CAUTION:ECM00241 Before tilting the outboard motor, stopthe engine by following the procedureon page 35. Never tilt the outboard mo-tor while the engine is running. Severedamage from overheating can result. Do not tilt up the engine by pushing thetiller handle (if equipped) because thiscould break the handle.EMU27975Procedure for tilting up (manual tiltmodels)1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor.3. Place the tilt lock lever (if equipped) in therelease/up position.4. Pull up the shallow water lever (ifequipped).5. Hold the rear of the top cowling with onehand and tilt the engine up fully.6. Push the tilt support knob into the clampbracket. Or the tilt support bar will turn tothe lock position automatically.
