Mercury 40 SeaPro Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 38

4. Push in the tilt support pin. Lower the outboard to rest on the tilt support
pin.
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b
a - Release position
b - Lock position
c - Tilt support pin
Lowering To Run Position
1. Raise outboard slightly and pull out the tilt support pin. Lower the
outboard.
2. Move the tilt lock lever down to the lock position.
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
The shallow water drive feature on the outboard allows you to position the
outboard at a higher tilt angle to prevent hitting bottom.
IMPORTANT: While in shallow water, operate the outboard at slow speed and
keep the cooling water intake submerged.
Engaging Shallow Water Drive
1. Reduce engine speed to idle.
2. Push the tilt lock lever up to the release position.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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