After peeling back the foam sound insulation in this engine, I found out why the upper and lower cowl sections were separating. Seven of the lugs which hold the joint screws are broken off.
I was able to get the upper cowling to mesh with the lower cowling by tightening cargo hold-down straps...
Until I can get my grubby little paws on an owner's manual, will someone be kind enough to tell me the procedure for tilting this engine?
I see the "Lock-Release" lever under the steering rail and it flips easily. The lock is raising as designed. Standing behind the boat and lifting outward and...
