Mercury 15 E, Manual

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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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NOTE: Please follow the instructions below.
• Make sure that the water inlet is submerged at all times and
that water is continuously running out of the cooling water
check port.
• Be sure to run the engine slowly when using the shallow water
drive. Running at higher speed will result in lack of control and
may damage the engine.
• Make sure the motor does not strike the bottom, especially
when running in REVERSE. If the motor does strike the
bottom while in reverse, the impact is transmitted to the
transom, which could damage both the motor and the boat.
Trim Angle Adjustment
The vertical operating angle of your outboard is adjusted by
changing the position of the tilt pin in the adjustment holes
provided. Proper adjustment allows the boat to achieve optimum
performance, stability, and minimize steering effort.
The following instructions explain how to set the best angle of the
boat.
The tilt pin should be adjusted so the outboard is positioned to run
perpendicular to the water when the boat is running at full speed.
This allows the boat to be driven parallel to the water.
Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is
distributed evenly.
The trim angle is adjusted by setting the trim position pin in the
correct trim position.
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Correct trim:
The trim angle is optimum when the boat is
parallel to the water surface while running.