Specifications

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Using Your E-TEC Outboard
IMPORTANT: Some boats plow, or are diffi-
cult to plane, when operated in the trim’s low-
est position. If your boat handles unsuitably
when trimmed fully bow-down, set the angle
adjusting rod or trim limiter rod to limit the
travel of the power trim. If your outboard is not
equipped with this rod, purchase one from
your Dealer.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the tilt support le-
ver while trailering. Refer to Trailering on
page 27.
Engaging Tilt Support Lever
If you intend to leave the outboard tilted for a
period of time, engage the tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the outboard UP using the trailering tilt
switch.
2) Flip the tilt support lever down.
3) Lower the outboard until the tilt support le-
ver rests solidly on the stern brackets.
Disengaging Tilt Support Lever
When you are finished tilting the outboard,
disengage the tilt support lever:
1) Tilt the outboard UP.
2) Flip the tilt support lever up.
3) Lower the outboard to operating position.
WARNING
When operating in rough water or
crossing a wake, excessive bow-up
trim may result in the boat’s bow sud-
denly rising skyward, possibly ejecting
or otherwise seriously injuring occu-
pants.
Some boat/outboard/propeller combi-
nations may encounter boat instability
and/or high steering torque when oper-
ated at high speed at or near the out-
board’s trim range limits (full bow-up or
bow-down). Boat stability and steering
torque can also vary due to changing
water conditions. If any adverse condi-
tions occur, reduce throttle and/or
adjust trim angle to maintain control. If
you experience boat instability and/or
high steering torque, see your Dealer to
correct these conditions.
WARNING
If the bow of the boat plows the water
at high speeds, the boat may bow steer
or spin suddenly, possibly ejecting or
otherwise seriously injuring occupants.