3-34EEMH60010CRUISING IN OTHERCONDITIONSCRUISING IN SALT WATERAfter operating in salt water, wash out thecooling-water passages with fresh waterto prevent them from becoming clogged-up with salt deposits.NOTE:Refer to cooling system flushing instruc-tions in “TRANSPORTING AND STORINGOUTBOARD MOTOR”.CRUISING IN TURBID WATERIt is strongly recommended that theoptional chromium-plated water-pump kitbe installed if the outboard is to be usedin turbid (muddy) water conditions.EMG71710PROCEDURE1) Place the gear in the neutral position.2) Pull the tilt-lock lever up to the Tiltposition.3) Slightly tilt up the engine to thedesired position and push the tilt-locklever down to the Lock position.4) To return the engine to the normalposition, pull the tilt-lock lever up tothe Tilt position and slowly tilt theengine down.5) Push the tilt-lock lever down to theLock position.402011