Shallow Water Operation - Mercury 4 Manual

a - Tilt release lever

Shallow Water Operation

This outboard has a shallow water drive position. This will allow you to tilt the outboard to a higher position to
prevent hitting bottom.
ENGAGING SHALLOW WATER DRIVE
1. Reduce engine speed to idle in forward gear. Take hold of the top cowl grip and raise outboard to the higher
tilt position. The spring loaded tilt lock lever will engage automatically and lock the outboard in the shallow
water drive position.
2. Ensure the cooling water intake is submerged.
IMPORTANT: Operate outboard at slow speed for shallow water operation and keep the cooling water intake
submerged.
3. To release outboard back down to run position, tilt outboard up slightly and pull up on the tilt release lever.
Gently lower outboard down.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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