RELEASE Position (DOWN)
Move the tilt lock lever to the RELEASE position.
Use the RELEASE position in FORWARD when
you are unsure of depth or concealed objects. Plac-
ing the tilt lock lever in the RELEASE position al-
lows the motor to tilt up if you strike an underwater
object, reducing the chance of damage to the mo-
tor. Refer to the SHALLOW WATER DRIVE for de-
tails on shallow water operation.
1.
Tilt lock lever in RELEASE position.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt motor to the
full tilt position. Tilt support will automatically en-
gage.
1.
Tilt lock lever in RELEASE position.
CAUTION
When you operate the motor with the tilt
lock lever in the RELEASE position, forces
such as propeller thrust during operation in
REVERSE, rapid deceleration, and striking
an underwater object can cause the motor
to lift out of the water, resulting in personal
injury. To avoid such injury, use the
RELEASE position only for shallow water
operation, and operate the motor with cau-
tion, and only at very low speeds.
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Tilt support
WARNING
Disconnect the fuel line whenever you leave
the motor tilted up for a long period of time,
or fuel may leak out.
Tilt Support
The tilt support is used to hold the motor in the fully
tilted up position.
Tilt Down
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support while
trailering. Refer to Trailering.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise motor
slightly. Pull the tilt support toward you. Slowly low-
er motor to its normal operating position.
WARNING
DO NOT place your hands near the mount-
ing bracket or under the motor when tilting,
or they could be crushed if the motor slips
from your grasp.
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Tilt support
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 15 hp, Johnson 9.9 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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