Sorry if this is a really dumb question but should my outboard (Honda BF6) lock when in the full vertical (running) position? It obviously locks when tilted but is free moving when down.
On my Suzuki DF20A the lock is manual and the advised normal running position is locked.
When it is fully tilted out of the water... having moved the lever to the release position... you have to move it to the lock position to release the tilt so it then clicks locked by default when down. The release position of the lever is only advised when in shallow water and moving slowly.
Well I guess any with a reverse gear HAVE to lock down when in reverse!
You say it like i should not have mentioned it, like everyone should know that? If someone has not come across it before they may be struggling to lift the engine when it's in reverse (seen it happen)
You say it like i should not have mentioned it, like everyone should know that? If someone has not come across it before they may be struggling to lift the engine when it's in reverse (seen it happen)
Actually - I was more thinking that I should have mentioned it myself! Never even occurred to me - I'm a Forward & Neutral man myself
Actually - I was more thinking that I should have mentioned it myself! Never even occurred to me - I'm a Forward & Neutral man myself
Did have to rack my brains on that one, then remembered a chap struggling to get his boat on the trailer, as his engine was hitting the ground as he couldn't get it up, was in reverse
Check your manual or download a copy from honda.
Check tilt lever and adjusting rod .
My honda 9.9 2015 and 2000 both locked in all tilt positions. It may be possible that your adjusting rod is missing.
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