Suzuki DF25A 2014 Owner's Manual page 51

OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER
(DF25A/25AR/30A)
When operating your outboard motor in shallow
water, use the shallow water position to tilt the
motor slightly from the normal trim angle. When
using the shallow water position, however, you
should only operate the motor at slow speeds.
Refer to the SHALLOW WATER POSITION
section.
 WARNING
When the shallow water position is used, the
tilt lock will not work. As a result, forces such
as from propeller thrust during operation in
"REVERSE" gear, rapid deceleration, and
striking an underwater object can cause the
motor to lift out of the water, resulting in per-
sonal injury.
When using the shallow water position, pro-
ceed with caution and only at very low
speeds.
NOTICE
If you do not take proper precautions when
operating your boat in shallow water, your
outboard motor or boat could be damaged.
• When you operate your motor in shallow
water using the shallow water position,
make sure that the water intake holes
remain in the water at all times and that
water is always spraying out of the water
discharge hole.
• Do not allow your motor to hit bottom, par-
ticularly when operating in "REVERSE"
gear, or serious damage can result. When
the motor hits bottom while operating in
"REVERSE" gear, the shock acts directly on
the transom, and both the motor and the
boat could be damaged.
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OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER
(DF30AQ)
When operating your boat in shallow water, it
may be necessary to tilt the motor higher than
the normal trim angle. When you tilt the motor
beyond the normal trim angle, however, you
should only operate the boat at slow speeds.
After returning to deep water, be sure to lower
the motor to the normal trim angle.
To tilt the motor higher than the normal trim
angle:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Move the release lever 1 to the release
position.
3. Slowly tilt the motor up to appropriate trim
angle.
4. Move the release lever 1 to the lock posi-
tion.