Trailering Your Boat - Mercury 4 FourStroke Manual

4. Carry, transport, or store the outboard only in the upright
position or tiller handle down position. These positions will
prevent oil from draining out of the crankcase.
a a
NOTE: Never carry, store, or transport the outboard in these
positions. Engine damage could result from oil draining out of the
crankcase.

Trailering Your Boat

IMPORTANT: The tilt lock mechanism is not intended to support
the outboard in the tilted up position when trailering your boat.
Use of the tilt lock mechanism could allow the outboard to
bounce and drop down causing damage to the outboard.
Your 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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a - Upright position
b - Tiller handle down
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