Operation
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Cruising in shallow water
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water.
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Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water.
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WARNING
●Place the gear shift in neutral before set- ting up for shallow water cruising.
●Return the outboard motor to its normal position as soon as the boat is back in deeper water.
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CAUTION:
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 setting up for and cruising in shallow water. Otherwise severe damage from overheating can result.
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Procedure for power trim and tilt / power tilt models
1.Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
2.Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the desired position using the power trim / tilt switch.
3.To return the outboard motor to the nor- mal running position, press the power trim / tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-
board motor down.
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Cruising in other conditions
Cruising in salt water
After operating in salt water, wash out the cooling water passages with fresh water to prevent them from becoming clogged with salt deposits.
NOTE:
For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 37.
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