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OPERATION
SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
SRT and LRT Types
When operating in shallow water, use
the power trim/tilt switch (p. 60) to
tilt the outboard motor so that the
propeller and gear case won’t hit the
bottom.
Proceed at low speed, and monitor
water flow from the cooling system
indicator (p. 31) to be sure the
outboard motor is not tilted so high
that the water intakes are out of the
water.
An excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage is
not covered by the
Distributor’s
Limited Warranty
SHG, LRG and LHG Types
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won’t hit the bottom.
To tilt the outboard motor, move the
tilt lever to the TILT position, then
raise the outboard motor to the
desired position by pulling on the
engine cover grip.
Do not use the tiller handle as a lever
to raise the outboard motor. Applying
excessive force to the tiller handle
can damage it.
64°
12°
0°
–
4°
TILT ANGLE
12°
TRIM ANGLE
0°
(VERTICAL LINE)
(transom angle at 12°)
ENGINE COVER GRIP
TILT
RUN
(LOCK)
TILT LEVER
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