Trailering Boat/Outboard; Removing The Motor - Mercury 25 Series Owner's Manual

Trailering Boat/Outboard

The boat should be trailered with the outboard tilted down in a
vertical operating position.
IMPORTANT: The tilt lock and shallow water drive feature (tiller
handle models) on the outboard are not intended to support the
outboard in the tilted position when trailering.
If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be
tilted up using an accessory outboard support device. Refer to your
local dealer for recommendations. Additional clearance may be
required for railroad crossings, driveways, and trailer bouncing.
Shift the outboard to forward gear. This prevents the propeller from
spinning freely.

Removing the Motor

1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the fuel connector from the motor.
3. Remove the motor from the hull and completely drain the
water from the outboard. Be sure to keep the engine higher
than the propeller whenever you carry the motor.
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