Shallow Water Running - TOHATSU M 60C Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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● Before moving the Shift Lever to
Reverse, make sure the Reverse
Lock is engaged (in up position).
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● Do not increase the engine speed
unnecessarily while reversing.
Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse
can accelerate wear or degradation of
parts. In such case, replace gear oil
earlier than the period specified.
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Reverse lock lever
EPO

4. Shallow water running

During shallow water operation, be
careful not to place your hand between
Lock
the swivel bracket and the stern
bracket.
Be sure to tilt the outboard down slowly.
Note
Slow down to trolling speed, and shift
into neutral before setting outboard
motor to shallow water drive position.
● Run at lowest possible speed
during cruising using shallow water
drive.
● Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow
water drive position.
● When driving shallow water, be
careful not to strike outboard motor
against sea bottom, or propeller
may be pushed out of water,
resulting in loss of control.
While in shallow water drive position,
do not operate the outboard in reverse.
Operate the outboard at slow speed
and keep the cooling water intake
submerged.
EFTO, EPTO type
Shallow water running is available only
on the EFTO and EPTO types.
Tilt up the engine using the Power Trim
& Tilt system.
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