Tilting Outboard To Full Up Position; Lowering Outboard Down To Run Position; Shallow Water Operation; Setting The Operating Angle Of Your Outboard - Mercury 4 Manual

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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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56 Watt Battery Charging Alternator (Sail Power Models Only) – Connect the
battery charging harness (a) between the engine wiring harness and battery.
Connect the red lead to the (+) positive battery terminal and the black lead to
the (–) negative battery terminal.
IMPORTANT: If the battery charging alternator feature is not being used,
disconnect the two yellow/red alternator leads (b) located on the side of the
engine.
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Any accessories such as lights, horns, etc., should be properly fused and
installed with connections attached directly to the battery terminals.
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TILTING OUTBOARD TO FULL UP POSITION

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Stop the engine. Take hold of the top cowl grip and raise outboard to the full up
position.
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The spring loaded tilt lock lever (a) will engage automatically and lock the
outboard in full up position.

LOWERING OUTBOARD DOWN TO RUN POSITION

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Raise the outboard and pull up on the tilt release (b). Gently lower outboard
down.
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SHALLOW WATER OPERATION

This outboard has a shallow water drive position to allow you to tilt the outboard
to a higher tilt angle to prevent hitting bottom.
ENGAGING SHALLOW WATER DRIVE
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Reduce engine speed to idle. 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. Be sure
the cooling water intake is submerged.
IMPORTANT: Operate outboard at slow speed for shallow water operation
and keep the cooling water intake submerged.
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To release outboard back down to run position, tilt outboard up slightly and pull
up on the tilt release lever (a). Gently lower outboard down.
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SETTING THE OPERATING ANGLE OF YOUR
OUTBOARD
The vertical operating angle of your outboard is adjusted by changing the position
of the tilt pin (a) in the adjustment holes provided. Proper adjustment allows the
boat to run stable, achieve optimum performance, and minimize steering effort.
The tilt pin should be adjusted so the outboard is positioned to run perpendicular
to the water when the boat is running at full speed. This allows the boat to be driven
parallel to the water.
Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly.
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OPERATION

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PRE-STARTING CHECK LIST

j Operator knows safe navigation, boating, and operating procedures.
j An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard
and readily accessible (it is the law).
j A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in
the water.
j Know your boats maximum load capacity. Look at the boat capacity plate.
j Fuel supply OK.
j Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and
everyone is seated in a proper seat.
j Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
j It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
j Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides, currents, sand bars, rocks,
and other hazards.
j Make inspection checks listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
Refer to Maintenance Section.
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OPERATING IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES

When using your outboard or having your outboard moored in freezing or near
freezing temperature, keep the outboard tilted down at all times so the gear case
is submerged. This prevents trapped water in the gear case from freezing and
causing possible damage to the water pump and other components.
If there is a chance of ice forming on the water, the outboard should be removed
and drained completely of water. If ice should form at the water level inside the
outboard drive shaft housing, it will block water flow to the engine causing possible
damage.
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