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OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
When operating your outboard motor in freez-
ing temperatures, you should keep the lower
unit submerged in the water at all times.
When taking motor out of the water, stand it up
in a vertical position until the cooling system
drains completely.
NOTICE
If you leave your outboard motor out of the
water in freezing temperatures with water still
in the cooling system, the water can freeze
and expand, causing severe damage to the
motor.
When your outboard is in the water in freezing
temperatures, keep the lower unit submerged
in the water at all times. When the motor is
stored out of the water in freezing tempera-
tures stand it up in the vertical position so
that the cooling system drains completely.
ADJUSTMENT
TRIM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Trim angle greatly affects steering stability. If
the trim angle is too small, the boat may
“plow” or “bow steer”. If the trim angle is too
large, the boat may “chine walk” from side to
side or “porpoise” up and down. These condi-
tions, which result in loss of steering control,
can cause occupants to be thrown overboard.
Always maintain proper trim angle based on
the combination of your boat, engine, and pro-
peller, as well as operating conditions.
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WARNING
When the motor is tilted beyond the maximum
trim position, the swivel bracket will not have
side support from the clamp bracket and the
tilt system will be unable to cushion the
engine if the lower unit strikes an obstruction.
This could lead to occupant injury.
Do not operate the engine above 1500 r/min or
operate the boat in a planing attitude with the
motor tilted beyond the maximum trim posi-
tion.
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