Yamaha 20D - Shallow Water Operation

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NOTE:
Depending on the type of boat, the out-
board motor trim angle may have little
effect on the trim of the boat when oper-
ating.
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CRUISING IN SHALLOW
WATER
Manual tilt model
The engine can be tilted up partially to
allow operation in shallow water.
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8 Place the gear shift in the Neutral posi-
tion before using the shallow water
lever.
8 Run the boat at the lowest possible
speed when using the shallow water
lever. The tilt-lock mechanism does not
work when the shallow water lever is
being used. Hitting an underwater
obstacle could cause the engine to lift
out of the water, resulting in loss of
control.
8 Use extra care when operating in
reverse. Too much reverse thrust can
cause the engine to lift out of the
water, increasing the chance of acci-
dent and personal injury.
8 Return the engine to its normal posi-
tion as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
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Place the gear-shift in the Neutral posi-
tion before using the shallow water lever.
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