Evinrude 90 E-TEC Manual page 26

Using Your E-TEC Outboard
WARNING
When operating in rough water or
crossing a wake, excessive bow-up
trim may result in the boat's bow sud-
denly rising skyward, possibly ejecting
or otherwise seriously injuring occu-
pants.
Some boat/motor/propeller combina-
tions may encounter boat instability
and/or high steering torque when oper-
ated at high speed at or near the out-
board's trim range limits (full bow-up or
bow-down). Boat stability and steering
torque can also vary due to changing
water conditions. If any adverse condi-
tions occur, reduce throttle and/or
adjust trim angle to maintain control. If
you experience boat instability and/or
high steering torque, see your Dealer to
correct these conditions.
IMPORTANT: Some boats plow, or are diffi-
cult to plane, when operated in the trim's low-
est position. If your boat handles unsuitably
when trimmed fully bow-down, set the angle
adjusting rod or trim limiter rod to limit the
travel of the power trim. If your outboard is not
equipped with this rod, purchase one from
your Dealer.
WARNING
If the bow of the boat plows the water
at high speeds, the boat may bow steer
or spin suddenly, possibly ejecting or
otherwise seriously injuring occupants.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support le-
ver while trailering. Refer to Trailering on
page 25.
Engaging Tilt Support Lever
If you intend to leave the motor tilted for a pe-
riod of time, engage the tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the motor UP using the trailering tilt
switch.
2) Flip the tilt support lever down.
3) Lower the motor until the tilt support lever
rests solidly on the stern brackets.
Disengaging Tilt Support Lever
When you are finished tilting the motor, disen-
gage the tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the motor UP.
2) Flip the tilt support lever up.
3) Lower the motor to operating position.