BRP Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual page 28

USING YOUR EVINRUDE E-TEC OUTBOARD
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Trim
In most operating conditions, it is recommended to trim
the outboard to the full down position when accelerating.
Once on plane, trim the outboard up for best performance.
Over-trimming increases engine RPM while decreasing
speed. The best trim setting is when the highest speed is
achieved with the lowest engine RPM.
Shallow Water Drive
You can tilt the outboard to any position within the tilt
range but DO NOT run the engine faster than idle speed.
If idling a tilted outboard, keep its water intakes sub-
merged at all times.
Full Tilt
The full tilt is often used to tilt the outboard for clearance
when beaching, mooring, or launching.
1. Trim range
2. Tilt range
TRAILERING
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Tilting
If the tilted outboard's cover contacts the boat's motor well,
limit the maximum tilt by following the procedures in Tilt
Limiter Cam on page 49.
Engaging Tilt Support Lever
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support lever while
trailering. Refer to TRAILERING on page 26.
If you intend to leave the outboard tilted for a period of time,
engage the tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the outboard UP using the trailering tilt switch.
2) Flip the tilt support lever down.
3) Lower the outboard until the tilt support lever rests sol-
idly on the stern brackets.
Disengaging Tilt Support Lever
When you are finished tilting the outboard, disengage the
tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the outboard UP.
2) Flip the tilt support lever up.
3) Lower the outboard to operating position.