Outboards F2.5, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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WARNING
Shallow water (
F4
,
F5 F6
)
Cruising in shallow water

Operate the boat at the lowest possible
speed when cruising in shallow water.
Hitting an underwater obstacle could
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, resulting in loss of control.

When cruising in shallow water, do not
operate in reverse. Reverse thrust can
cause the outboard motor to lift out of
the water, increasing the chance of an
accident and personal injury.
NOTICE
Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that
the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is
above the surface of the water when set-
ting up for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
Procedure for shallow water cruising
1. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral
position.
2. Hold the rear of the top cowling and
slightly tilt the outboard motor up until
the tilt support bar automatically locks.
The outboard motor can be operated in
this position for shallow water cruising.
The outboard motor is equipped with 3
shallow water cruising positions.
1. Steering friction adjuster
1
1. Cooling water inlet
1. Neutral position
1
1
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