Operation435. Models equipped with trim rods: Once theoutboard motor is supported with the tiltsupport lever, press the power trim andtilt switch / power tilt switch “ ” (down) toretract the trim rods.CAUTION:ECM00250Be sure to retract the trim rods completelyduring mooring. This protects the rodsfrom marine growth and corrosion whichcould damage the power trim and tiltmechanism.EMU30192Procedure for tilting down (manual tiltmodels)1. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-tion.2. Slightly tilt the engine up until the tilt sup-port bar is automatically released.3. Slowly tilt the engine down.EMU28054Procedure for tilting downPower trim and tilt models / power tilt models1. Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow-er tilt switch “ ” (up) until the outboardmotor is supported by the tilt rod and thetilt support lever / tilt support knob be-comes free.2. Release the tilt support lever or pull outthe tilt support knob.3. Push the power trim and tilt switch / pow-er tilt switch “ ” (down) to lower the out-board motor to the desired position.DNZMU01936UPDN