lock down for reverse

[rocket rich]

I find nowhere it's says how to lock down for reverse operation. is it always on auto if you hit something it will rise?? on my 2014 9.8 tohatsu

 

[pvanv]

Re: lock down for reverse

On the manual tilt models of the MFS9.8A3, the reverse lock disengages in forward, and engages in reverse. That allows tilt. It's also why you shift to F before tilting by hand. If you have a heavy boat, and run over a log at slow speeds in F, the motor will probably tilt on impact, while the inertia of the boat causes it to ride over the log. YMMV. You can still get a lot of damage. Keep in mind that the thrust of the prop (on any outboard) is constantly pushing the lower unit forward when you are in F.

 

[skipper123]

Re: lock down for reverse

I noticed you said reverse operation. In reverse if you hit something it dont move at all. You break things. No it will not rise its binding against the transome in reverse. As the above poster said when you shift to forward it unlocks.