Basic components15With the main switch in the “ ” (start) po-sition, the starter motor turns to start the en-gine. When the key is released, it returnsautomatically to the “ ” (on) position.EMU26141Power trim and tilt switch on remotecontrol or tiller handleThe power trim and tilt system adjusts the out-board motor angle in relation to the transom.Pressing the switch “ ” (up) trims the out-board motor up, then tilts it up. Pressing theswitch “ ” (down) tilts the outboard motordown and trims it down. When the switch is re-leased, the outboard motor will stop in its cur-rent position.NOTE:For instructions on using the power trim andtilt switch, see pages 33 and 35.EMU26151Power trim and tilt switch on bottomengine cowlingThe power trim and tilt switch is located on theside of the bottom engine cowling. Pressingthe switch “ ” (up) trims the outboard motorup, then tilts it up. Pressing the switch “ ”(down) tilts the outboard motor down andtrims it down. When the switch is released,the outboard motor will stop in its current po-sition.WARNINGEWM01030Use the power trim and tilt switch locatedon the bottom engine cowling only whenthe boat is at a complete stop with the en-gine off. Attempting to use this switchwhile the boat is moving could increasethe risk of falling overboard and could dis-tract the operator, increasing the risk ofcollision with another boat or an obstacle.ONOFF START ONOFF STARTZMU04566