Steering friction bolt, Tilt lever, Instruments – HONDA Outboard Motor BF5A User Manual
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INSTRUMENTS
Steering Friction Bolt
Tilt Lever
Fuel Gauge
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
TILT LEVER
FUEL GAUGE
STEERING FRICTION BOLT
T
T
O
O
D
D
E
E
C
C
R
R
E
E
A
A
S
S
E
E
F
F
R
R
I
I
C
C
T
T
I
I
O
O
N
N
T
T
O
O
I
I
N
N
C
C
R
R
E
E
A
A
S
S
E
E
F
F
R
R
I
I
C
C
T
T
I
I
O
O
N
N
ENGINE COVER GRIP
FUEL FILLER CAP
Less friction allows the outboard
motor to turn more easily. More
friction helps to hold steady course
while cruising or to prevent the
outboard motor from swinging while
trailering the boat.
The tilt lever enables the outboard
motor to be raised for shallow water
operation, beaching, launching, or
mooring.
A fuel gauge is built into the cap of
the portable fuel tank.
The steering friction bolt adjusts
steering resistance.
To tilt, raise the outboard motor by
pulling on the cover grip until the tilt
mechanism engages at 30°, 45°, or
70° (p.
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