Raider Outboards R40ES-002, Owner'S Manual

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Raider 40 HP
SECTION 2
Owner’s Manual Standard Operating Procedures
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S
HALLOW
W
ATER
R
UNNING
/B
EACHING
Place the engine in a modified-up position,
nearly at 45 degrees to allow for
operations through shallow waters or
beaching, where the lower unit may
inadvertently contact the bottom.
Set the Reverse Lock Lever on the
starboard side of the engine swivel mount
to "Release" by placing it in the fully
downward position.
Tilt the engine up approximately to 45 °
and lower it on the tilt stop.
Ensure the water intakes are below the waterline, failure to do so will cause the motor to overheat and
fail.
When operating reverse propulsion, do not accelerate rapidly. Rapid acceleration will cause the
propeller to climb out of the water and may dislodge from the transom or injure personnel.
During shallow water operation, be careful not to place your hand between the swivel bracket and
the stern bracket. Be sure to tilt the outboard down slowly.
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Run at lowest possible speed during cruising using shallow water drive.
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Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow water drive position.
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When driving shallow water, be careful not to strike outboard motor against sea bottom, or
propeller may be pushed out of water, resulting in loss of control.
While in shallow water drive position, do not operate the outboard in reverse. Operate the
outboard at slow speed and keep the cooling water intake submerged.