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There's a Tilt/Run knob on the motor and It does nothing, I can pull it out. Anyone know what this is for. This is the part and they sell it here* OMC BRP ETec Johnson Evinrude TILT KNOB AY
OEM Part 0389658
Another question. Whats going to keep the motor from tilting up in reverse?
My Father just gave me a 1980 7.5 evinrude for my jon boat. I have never seen a motor with so many switches and knobs. I need get the gyst of most of them but want to know how to start it. I'm assuming it's similar to most 2 cycles. (pump the ball, pull choke out full, pull once, put it back to...