Operation and tilt switch “ ” (down) to retract the trim rods. NOTICE: Be sure to retract the trim rods completely during mooring. This protects the rods from marine growth and corrosion which could damage the power trim and tilt mechanism. [ECM00251] UP DN DN ZMU01936 ZMU03452 EMU33120 Procedure for tilting down (power trim and tilt models) 1. Push the power trim and tilt switch “ (up) until the outboard motor is support- ed by the tilt rod and the tilt support lever becomes free. 2. Release the tilt support lever. DN ZMU04147 EMU28061 Shallow water EMU32851 Power trim and tilt models The outboard motor can be tilted up partially to allow operation in shallow water.
ECM00260 Do not tilt the outboard motor up so that the cooling water inlet on the lower unit is above the surface of the water when set- ting up for and cruising in shallow water. Otherwise severe damage from overheat- ing can result. ZMU03453 3. Push the power trim and tilt switch “ (down) to lower the outboard motor to the desired position. EMU32922 Procedure for power trim and tilt models 1. Place the remote control lever in neutral. 51 NOTICE