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X TILTING AND TRIM
SHALLOW WATER DRIVE
Engaging Shallow Water Drive
Slow the engine and shift to NEUTRAL before
engaging or disengaging shallow-water drive.
Move tilt/run lever to TILT position.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt out-
board until shallow water drive link engages
trim angle adjustment rod.
Relocate the motor angle adjusting rod if nec-
essary. Refer to Trim Angle Adjustment on
page 32.
1. Shallow water drive link
2. Trim angle adjustment rod
3. Retainer
Disengaging Shallow Water Drive
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise out-
board slightly.
The shallow water drive link will automatically
disengage.
Slowly lower outboard to its normal operating
position.
You can tilt the outboard to any position
within the tilt range. If idling a tilted outboard,
keep its water intakes submerged at all
times.
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WARNING
When in shallow water drive, your
motor has no protection from the
effects of underwater impact.
Operate the motor in FORWARD and
ONLY at slow speed. The motor can tilt
up forcibly and drop suddenly if it hits
an underwater object or if you shift to
REVERSE and apply throttle. You could
lose control.
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