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ENGINE OPERATION
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Be sure to warm up engine well before
starting cruise. Operating cold engine
can give damage to it.
!
CAUTION
Note
Idle speed may be higher during
warming up of engine. If shifted to
Forward or reverse during warming
up, it may be difficult to shift back to
neutral. In such case, stop engine,
shift to neutral, and restart engine to
warm up.
Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse
can accelerate wear or degradation
of parts. In such case, replace gear
oil earlier than the period specified.
4. Shallow water running
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.
!
CAUTION
Note
Slow down to trolling speed, and shift
into neutral before setting outboard
motor to shallow water drive position.
!
WARNING
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.
!
WARNING
●
Run at lowest possible speed during
cruising using shallow water drive.
●
Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow
water drive position.
●
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.
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