3-30EEMU01319CRUISING IN SHALLOWWATERPower tilt modelThe engine can be tilted up partially to allowoperation in shallow water.WARNING@ Place the gear shift in the Neutral posi-tion before setting for shallow watercruising. Return the engine to its normal posi-tion as soon as the boat is back indeeper water.@CAUTION:@Do not tilt up the outboard motor so thatthe cooling water inlet of the lower unit isabove the surface of the water when set-ting for and cruising in shallow water.Otherwise severe damage from overheat-ing can result.@EMU01320PROCEDURE1) Place the gear shift lever in the neutralposition.