Mercury 60 FourStroke EFI Formula Race Manual page 40

• Generally increase top speed
• Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow
bottom
• Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal
installation height (with the normal right hand rotation
propeller)
• In excess can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller
ventilation
• Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes
are above the water line
TILTING OPERATION
To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch or
auxiliary tilt switch to the up position. The outboard will tilt up until
the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position.
1. Press the knob in and rotate it to engage the tilt support lever.
2. Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support lever.
3. To disengage the tilt support lever, raise the outboard off the
support lever and rotate the lever down. Lower the outboard.
a - Tilt support lever
MANUAL TILTING
If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the
outboard can be manually tilted.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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b - Knob
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