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EMU28060
Cruising in shallow water
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
EMU28090
Power trim and tilt models / power tilt
models
The outboard motor can be tilted up partially
to allow operation in shallow water.
WARNING
EWM00660
● 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.
CAUTION:
ECM00260
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.
EMU28184
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.
EMU28190
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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