6, Shallow Water Running - TOHATSU 60C EF Owner's Manual

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Improper trim angle (bow
dips into the water)
If the trim angle is too small,
the bow will dip into the
water. the
speed
will
decrease. and water may
enter the boat.
In this case. the trim angle
should be increased by
setting
the thrust md in a
higher hole.
(6) Shallow Water Running (EFTO/EPTO)
Shallow water running is available only on the EFTO and EPTO types.
Tilt up the engine using the PowerTrim &Tilt System.
Set the outboard at higher position adjusting the same manner with the trim
angle adjustment.
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CAUTION
0 When in shallow water running, take care that the water strainer is
submerged at all times and that water is continuously running out
of the cooling water check port. If the water does not discharge
from the cooling water check port, adjust the motor angle to tilt
down a little.
0 Do not increase the engine speed unnecessarily.
0 Do not use long time unnecessarily.
0 Make sure that the motor does not strike the bottom, especially
when running in REVERSE. If the motor strikes the bottom while
reversing, the impact is transmitted to the transom, risking damage
to both the motor and the boat.
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