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Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt motor to the
full tilt position.
Pull down the tilt lever to engage tilt support.
1. Tilt grip
2. Tilt lever
Tilt DOWN
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position.
1. Tilt/run lever – RUN position
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise motor
slightly.
Pull up the tilt lever to disengage tilt support.
1. Tilt grip
2. Tilt lever
Slowly lower motor to its normal operating position.
SHALLOW-WATER DRIVE
The motor’s depth in shallow-water drive is con-
trolled by the position of the motor angle adjusting
rod. Relocate the motor angle adjusting rod if nec-
essary. Refer to Motor Angle Adjustment.
Slow the engine and shift to NEUTRAL before en-
gaging or disengaging shallow-water drive.
WARNING
While engine is tilted, leave tilt lever in the
TILT position. When the tilt/run lever is in
the RUN position, tilt support can release
unexpectedly and allow motor to drop.
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WARNING
When in shallow-water drive, your motor
has no protection from the effects of under-
water impact.
Operate your 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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