4. Shallow water running

● Before moving the Shift Lever to Reverse, make sure the Reverse Lock is engaged (in up position).

● Do not increase the engine speed unnecessarily while reversing.

Reverse lock lever

Lock

EPO

Note

Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can accelerate wear or degradation of parts. In such case, replace gear oil earlier than the period specified.

4. Shallow water running

During shallow water operation, be careful not to place your hand between the swivel bracket and the stern bracket. Be sure to tilt the outboard down slowly.

Note

Slow down to trolling speed, and shift into neutral before setting outboard motor to shallow water drive position.

● Run at lowest possible speed during cruising using shallow water drive. ● Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow water drive position. ● When driving shallow water, be careful not to strike outboard motor against sea bottom, or propeller may be pushed out of water, resulting in loss of control.

While in shallow water drive position, do not operate the outboard in reverse. Operate the outboard at slow speed and keep the cooling water intake submerged.

EFTO, EPTO type

Shallow water running is available only on the EFTO and EPTO types. Tilt up the engine using the Power Trim & Tilt system.