EMH60600
For Hydro-tilt model
The engine can be tilted up partially to
allow operation in shallow water.
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8 Place the gear shift in the Neutral posi-
tion before setting for the shallow
water cruising.
8 Return the engine to its normal posi-
tion as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
To cruise in shallows, proceed as follows:
1) Pull the tilt-lock lever up to the Tilt
position.
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2) Slightly tilt up the engine to the
desired position and push the tilt-lock
lever down to the Lock position.
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Do not tilt up the outboard motor up to
the cooling water inlet of the lower unit
is higher than the water surface when
setting for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
3) To return the engine to the normal
position, pull the tilt-lock lever up to
the Tilt position and slowly tilt the
engine down.
4) Push the tilt-lock lever down to the
Lock position.
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SHALLOW WATER
CRUISING
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