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CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
TILT AND REVERSE LOCK MECHANISM
1Tilt Mechanism The tilt mechanism is used to tilt the motor in relation to the stern bracket when operating in shallow waterAs the tilt lever (1) is moved to TILT the release rod (2) is raised, causing the reverse lock (3) to disengage from the adjusting rod (4) The unit can be set at 32 .5 or 72 by raising the extension case To release the tilt mechanismreturn the tilt lever to "RUNand raise the extension case slightly toward you, and lower it slowly The tilt lever should be kept in RUN while operating the outboard 2Adjust Rod The installation angle at the transom can be adjusted in four stages by repositioning the adjuster rod (3, 8, 13, and 18) 3Reverse Lock Mechanism The mechanism is engaged when the tilt lever is in the RUN position so that the unit cannot be tilted ,