Operation salt corrosion. EWM00220 WARNING Be sure all people are clear of the out- board motor when tilting up and down, also be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and engine bracket. EWM00250 WARNING Bow Down Too much trim-in causes the boat to “plow” through the water, decreasing fuel economy and making it hard to increase speed. Oper- ating with excessive trim-in at higher speeds also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at the bow is greatly increased, heightening the danger of “bow steering” and making opera- tion difficult and dangerous. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
If there is a fuel joint on the outboard motor, discon- nect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if the engine will be tilted for more than a few minutes. Otherwise fuel may leak. ECM00241 G Before tilting the outboard motor, stop the engine by following the procedure on page 33. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running. Severe damage from overheating can result. CAUTION: G Do not tilt up the engine by pushing the tiller handle (if equipped) because this could break the handle. EMU28006 Procedure for tilting up Power trim and tilt models / power tilt models 1. Place the remote control lever / gear shift lever in neutral. NOTE:
Depending on the type of boat, the outboard motor trim angle may have little effect on the trim of the boat when operating. EMU27933 Tilting up and down If the engine will be stopped for some time or if the boat is moored in shallows, the out- board motor should be tilted up to protect the propeller and casing from damage by colli- sion with obstructions, and also to reduce 36