Operation40EMU28004Procedure for tilting upPower trim and tilt models / power tilt models1. Place the remote control lever / the gearshift lever in neutral.2. Disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor or close the fuel cock.3. Press the power trim and tilt switch / pow-er tilt switch “ ” (up) until the outboardmotor has tilted up completely.4. Push the tilt support knob into the clampbracket or pull the tilt support lever towardyou to support the engine.WARNINGEWM00260After tilting the outboard motor, be sure tosupport it with the tilt support knob or tiltsupport lever. Otherwise the outboard mo-tor could fall back down suddenly if oil inthe power trim and tilt unit loses pressure.5. Models equipped with trim rods: Once theoutboard motor is supported with the tiltsupport lever, press the power trim andtilt switch “ ” (down) to retract the trimrods.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.EMU30190Procedure for tilting down (manual tiltmodels)1. Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi-tion.