Shallow Water Operation - Mercury 10/15 Sea Pro/Marathon - 6/8/9.9/10/15 HP User Manual

5. Raise the outboard to the tilt release position and gently lower the
outboard to the preset trim position.
a - Tilt lock knob in lock position
b - Tilt lock knob in unlock position
c - Tilt range indicator

Shallow Water Operation

There are three (3) shallow water drive positions that enable the outboard
to be tilted up to prevent hitting the bottom.
1. Reduce engine speed to idle.
2. Shift outboard to neutral or forward gear position.
IMPORTANT: Operate outboard at slow speed for shallow water operation
and keep the water intake submerged.
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