Operation34EMU28060Cruising in shallow waterThe outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water.EMU28090Power trim and tilt models / power tiltmodelsThe outboard motor can be tilted up partiallyto allow operation in shallow water.WARNINGEWM00660 Place the gear shift in neutral before set-ting up for shallow water cruising. Return the outboard motor to its normalposition as soon as the boat is back indeeper water.CAUTION:ECM00260Do not tilt the outboard motor up so thatthe cooling water inlet on the lower unit isabove the surface of the water when set-ting up for and cruising in shallow water.Otherwise severe damage from overheat-ing can result.EMU28184Procedure for power trim and tilt / powertilt models1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral.2. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to thedesired position using the power trim / tiltswitch.3. To return the outboard motor to the nor-mal running position, press the powertrim / tilt switch and slowly tilt the out-board motor down.EMU28190Cruising in other conditionsCruising in salt waterAfter operating in salt water, wash out thecooling water passages with fresh water toprevent them from becoming clogged with saltdeposits.NOTE:For cooling system flushing instructions, seepage 37.DNZMU04255
