HONDA BFP8D - Manual (Page 61)

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SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
Manual tilt Type
OPERATION
45°
30°
ENGINE
COVER
GRIP
Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive f orce to the tiller
handle can damage it.
An excessive tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage.
To tilt the outboard motor, move the
tilt lever to the TILT position, then
raise the outboard motor to the 30° or
45° position by pulling on the engine
cover grip.
While the outboard motor is tilted,
proceed at a low speed, and do not
operate the outboard motor in reverse.
The outboard motor will rise
suddenly if operated in reverse.
Monitor water flow from the cooling
system indicator (p.
) to be sure
the outboard motor is not tilted so
high the water intake is out of the
water.
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won’t hit the bottom.
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