Components18To increase resistance, turn the adjusterclockwise.To decrease resistance, turn the adjustercounterclockwise.WARNINGEWM00040Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. Ifthere is too much resistance, it could bedifficult to steer, which could result in anaccident.EMU26261Trim rod (tilt pin)The position of the trim rod determines theminimum trim angle of the outboard motor inrelation to the transom.EMU26280Shallow water leverPushing this lever down will tilt the motor uppartially to provide more clearance when op-erating in shallow water.EMU26321Tilt support knobTo keep the outboard motor in the tilted upposition, push the tilt support knob under theswivel bracket.NOTICEECM00660Do not use the tilt support lever or knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tilt sup-port and fall. If the motor cannot be trail-ered in the normal running position, usean additional support device to secure itin the tilt position.EMU26373Cowling lock lever(s) (turn type)To remove the engine top cowling, turn thecowling lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling.When installing the cowling, check to be sureit fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lockthe cowling again by returning the cowlingZMU04508ZMU02853ZMU02854ZMU02855