Operation30EMU27820Stopping engineBefore stopping the engine, first let it cool offfor a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-ping the engine immediately after operatingat high speed is not recommended.EMU27844Procedure1. Push and hold the engine stop button orturn the main switch to “ ” (off).2. After stopping the engine, disconnectthe fuel line if there is a fuel joint on theoutboard motor.3. Tighten the air vent screw on the fueltank cap (if equipped).4. Remove the key if the boat will be leftunattended.NOTE:The engine can also be stopped by pullingthe lanyard and removing the lock plate fromthe engine stop switch, then turning the mainswitch to “ ” (off).EMU27861Trimming outboard motorThe trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of the boatin the water. Correct trim angle will help im-prove performance and fuel economy whilereducing strain on the engine. Correct trimangle depends upon the combination ofboat, engine, and propeller. Correct trim isalso affected by variables such as the load inthe boat, sea conditions, and running speed.WARNINGEWM00740Excessive trim for the operating condi-tions (either trim up or trim down) cancause boat instability and can makesteering the boat more difficult. This in-creases the possibility of an accident. Ifthe boat begins to feel unstable or is hardto steer, slow down and/or readjust thetrim angle.ZMU03870ZMU02301
