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Trim
In most operating conditions, it is recom-
mended 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 with-
in the tilt range but DO NOT run the engine
faster than idle speed. If idling a tilted out-
board, keep its water intakes submerged 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
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Tilting
If the tilted outboard's cover contacts the
boat's motor well, limit the maximum tilt by fol-
lowing the procedures in Tilt Limiter Cam on
page 52.
Engaging Tilt Support Lever
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support le-
ver while trailering. Refer to Trailering on
page 28.
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 le-
ver rests solidly 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.
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PERATION
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