Trailering Boat - Mercury 2.5 Operation And Installation Manual

TRANSPORTING

Trailering Boat

IMPORTANT: The tilt lock mechanism is not intended to support the outboard
in the tilted up position when trailering. Use of the tilt lock mechanism could
allow the outboard to bounce and drop down causing damage to the outboard.
The boat should be trailered with the outboard tilted down (normal operating
position).
If additional ground clearance is required, remove the outboard from the boat
and store securely. Additional clearance may be needed for railroad crossings,
driveways, and trailer bouncing.
Side shift models ‑ Set the gear shift into forward gear. This prevents the
propeller from spinning freely.
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