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5. Models equipped with trim rods: Once the
outboard motor is supported with the tilt
support lever, press the power trim and
tilt switch “” (down) to retract the trim
rods.
CAUTION:
ECM00250
Be sure to retract the trim rods completely
during mooring. This protects the rods
from marine growth and corrosion which
could damage the power trim and tilt
mechanism.
EMU28052
Procedure for tilting down
Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models
1. Push the power tilt / power trim and tilt
switch “” (up) until the outboard motor
is supported by the tilt rod and the tilt sup-
port lever / tilt support knob becomes
free.
2. Release the tilt support lever or pull out
the tilt support knob.
3. Push the power tilt / power trim and tilt
switch “” (down) to lower the outboard
motor to the desired position.
EMU28060
Cruising in shallow water
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
EMU28090
Power trim and tilt models / power tilt
models
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
WARNING
EWM00660
● Place the gear shift in neutral before set-
ting up for shallow water cruising.
● Return the outboard motor to its normal
position as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
CAUTION:
ECM00260
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.
EMU28183
Procedure for power trim and tilt / power
tilt models
1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
ZMU01884
ZMU01885
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