Raider Operators Manual R40ES-001-15-1
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k. Trim Tab Adjustment
l. Shallow Water Drive
The engines shallow water tilt is controlled by a single lever on the left hand side of the
Raider Outboard.
Disengage Shallow Water Drive
1. Move red tilt/run lever to RUN position.
m. Shallow Water Operation
DO NOT operate engine with gear case dragging on sea bottom. This can result in propel-
ler or water pump damage.
1. Place engine in shallow water drive position. Refer to Shallow Water Drive.
a.
DO NOT operate engine in REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in the TILT position.
Engine can tilt up resulting in loss of control.
2. Run at SLOW SPEEDS ONLY. Check water pump indicator often. (Note; Shallow water
drive setting can be adjusted for different boat load conditions.)
3. Before operating in deep water, be sure to lower engine and move tilt/run lever to the
RUN position.
Engine does not have impact protection when operated in the shallow water drive position
or when the tilt/run lever is in the TILT position. Engine will tilt up suddenly if it hits an un-
derwater obstruction.
2. Trim Tab Adjustment
If straight-line direction cannot be achieved, adjust the trim tab located
under the anti-cavitation plate.
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If the RIB veers right, direct the trim tab towards A.
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If the RIB veers left, direct the trim tab towards B.