Mercury 40 Sea Pro User Manual page 39

Before operating, the outboard must be locked in its lock/run position. Failure to lock the outboard in its lock/
run position could result in the outboard tilting up out of the water during deceleration or while operating in
reverse, resulting in possible loss of boat control. Loss of boat control can result in serious injury, death, or boat
damage.
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.
a - Tilt position
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.
Tilting Outboard To Full Up Position
1. Stop the engine. Move the tilt lock lever to the tilt position. Take hold of the top cowl grip and raise outboard
to full tilt up position. Lock the outboard in place by moving the tilt lock lever to the lock/run position.
2. Push in the tilt support pin.
3. Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support pin.
Lowering Outboard to run position
1. Raise the outboard off the support pin to disengage tilt support. Pull out the support pin and lower the
outboard.
2. Move tilt lock lever to lock/run position.
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