Evinrude E15D Operator's Manual page 40

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Tilt Pin
To adjust the trim angle:
Place the outboard in full TILT position. Refer
to Tilt UP on page 36.
• Grasp the tilt pin retainer and squeeze to re-
lease. Slide tilt pin all the way out.
• Insert tilt pin in desire position. Make sure
the trim angle adjustment rod passes
through both stern brackets.
• Push in against retainer to lock in place.
Make sure the tilt pin is locked on the stern
bracket.
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1. Tilt pin retainer
2. Tilt pin
Shallow Water Drive
Tilt the outboard to any position within the tilt
range for shallow water operation.
NOTICE
When operating a tilted out-
board, do not run above idle speed. Keep
the water intakes submerged at all times
to prevent the engine from overheating.
Engaging Shallow Water Drive
Slow the engine and shift to NEUTRAL before
engaging or disengaging shallow-water drive.
Move tilt/run lever to TILT position.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt out-
board until shallow water drive link engages
tilt pin.
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Relocate the tilt pin if necessary. Refer to Tilt
Pin on page 38.
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1. Shallow water drive link
When in shallow water drive, your motor
has no protection from the effects of
underwater impact.
Operate the motor in FORWARD and
ONLY at slow speed. The motor can tilt
up forcibly and drop suddenly if it hits an
underwater object or if you shift to
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REVERSE and apply throttle. You could
lose control.
Disengaging Shallow Water Drive
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position.
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise out-
board slightly.
The shallow water drive link will automatically
disengage.
Slowly lower outboard to its normal operating
position.
A WARNING
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