Trailering The Boat - Mercury 2.5 FourStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Carry, transport, or store the outboard only in the upright position, or with the
tiller handle (port) side facing up. These positions will prevent oil from draining
out of the crankcase. A decal on the port side of the engine indicates which
side should be up.
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Never carry, store, or transport the outboard in these positions. Engine damage
could result from oil draining out of the crankcase.

Trailering the Boat

IMPORTANT: The tilt lock mechanism is not intended to support the outboard
in the tilted up position when trailering the boat. 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.
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TRANSPORTING
NOTICE
THIS SIDE UP
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a - Upright position
b - Tiller handle up position
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