Operation
EMU30193
Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt
models)
1.
Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-
tion.
2.
Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup-
port bar is automatically released.
3.
Slowly tilt the engine down.
EMU28063
Shallow water
EMU28074
Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt
models)
EWM01782
WARNING
Run the boat at the lowest possible
speed when using the shallow water
cruising system. The tilt lock mecha-
nism does not work while the shallow
water cruising system is being used. Hit-
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ting an underwater obstacle could
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, resulting in loss of control.
Use extra care when operating in re-
verse. Too much reverse thrust can
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, increasing the chance of ac-
cident and personal injury.
ECM00261
NOTICE
Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
ZMU07892
EMU32742
Procedure
1.
Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2.
Place the tilt lock lever in the release/up
position.
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ZMU07884