Operation65mal running position, press the powertrim and tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-board motor down.EMU28196Cruising in other conditionsCruising in salt waterAfter operating in salt water, flush the coolingwater passages with fresh water to preventthem from becoming clogged. Also rinse theoutside of the outboard motor with fresh wa-ter.Cruising in muddy, turbid, or acidic waterYamaha strongly recommends that you usethe optional chromium-plated water pump kit(see page 17) if you use the outboard motorin acidic water or water with a lot of sedimentin it, such as muddy or turbid (cloudy) water.After operating in such water, flush the cool-ing passages with fresh water to prevent cor-rosion. Also rinse the outside of the outboardmotor with fresh water.