Mercury 40 SeaPro Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 41

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
This tilt system is designed to be adjusted when the outboard is idling in neutral
or with the engine turned off.
Before operating, the outboard must be locked in its tilt position by moving the
tilt lock lever to the lock/run position.
Operating the engine without engaging the tilt lock lever can cause serious
injury or death. The outboard can tilt upwards when decelerating or operating
in reverse, causing loss of boat control. Always lock the outboard in its run
position before operating.
Basic Tilting Operation
Move tilt lock lever to the tilt position. Tilt outboard to desired position and lock
in place by moving the tilt lock lever back to the lock/run position.
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Shallow Water Operation
When operating your boat in shallow water, the outboard can be adjusted and
locked at a higher tilt angle. Operate your outboard at slow speed while tilted
up for shallow water operation. Keep the cooling water intake holes submerged
in the water and continue to check for water discharge from the water pump
indicator hole.
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a - Tilt position
b - Lock/run position
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