Impact Damage - Evinrude E-Tec Operator's Manual

(Manual Tilt Models)
Engage
Raise the outboard to full TILT position. Refer
to Tilting on page 27. After initial engage-
ment of tilt support, tilt outboard fully and push
tilt support bracket to "lock" position.
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1. Tilt support bracket – lock position
Disengage
Tilt outboard fully and pull tilt support bracket
to "unlock" position.
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1. Tilt support lever – unlock position
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position and gently
lower outboard to RUN position.

IMPACT DAMAGE

Your outboard has a shock absorption system
designed to help withstand damage from im-
pact with underwater objects at low to moder-
ate speeds. High speed impacts with rigid
underwater objects like pilings or boulders
can be beyond the capability of the absorption
system. Such impacts can result in serious
damage to your outboard and injury to boat
occupants from the outboard or its parts en-
tering the boat. Occupants can also be eject-
ed or injured by falling against portions of the
boat as a result of rapid deceleration following
impacts.
When boating in unfamiliar, shallow, or de-
bris-laden waters, seek information on safe
boating areas and navigation hazards from a
reliable local source. Reduce your speed and
keep a sharp lookout!
The outboard's shock absorption system
does not work while operating in reverse. If
you back into an object, either in the water or
while trailering, your boat and outboard can
be seriously damaged.
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