Specifications

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CB804
SINGLE ENGINE TRIM/TRAILER
Single engine applications will have a button that can be pressed to trim the drive unit up or down.
To raise the drive unit for trailering, beaching, launching and low speed, (below 1200 rpm) shallow water opera-
tion push the trim button to raise the drive unit to the full UP / OUT position.
Some controls also have a trailer button that trims the drive to a position suitable only for trailer purposes.
DUAL ENGINE TRIM/TRAILER
CAUTION
When lowering or raising sterndrives equipped with a dual engine tie bar kit, the sterndrives must be
raised or lowered evenly to prevent the tie bar from becoming twisted. Failure to raise or lower stern-
drives evenly may result in tie bar or sterndrive damage.
Dual engine applications may have a single integral button to operate both drive units simultaneously or may
have separate buttons for each drive unit.
Some controls also have a trailer button that trims the drives to a position suitable for trailer purposes only.
CB797
Starting, Shifting And Stopping
WARNING
Before starting engine, operate bilge blower for at least five minutes to remove any explosive fumes
from engine compartment. If boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open engine hatch and leave
open while starting engine.
CAUTION
It is good practice to ventilate the engine compartment prior to servicing any engine components to
remove any fuel vapors which may cause difficulty breathing or be an irritant.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start engine without water being supplied to seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or
engine damage).
• Do not operate starter motor continuously for more than 30 seconds.
• Never shift drive unit unless engine is at idle rpm.
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