Procedure
1. Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM. 2. Tilt the outboard up. Make sure all water intake holes stay submerged at all times. 3. Operate the engine at slow speed only. If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, the outboard will automatically return down to the maximum trim range. WARNING: Do not exceed 2000 RPM while operating in shallow water tilt position; the outboard will automatically return to maximum trim range if exceeded.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · below 2000 RPM conditions={"mode":"Shallow water operation","note":"Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM before tilting outboard up"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard trimmed out too far, raising cooling water intake holes above the waterline Test: Verify cooling water intake holes are below waterline at current trim angle
Spec · 2000 RPM conditions={"mode":"Shallow water operation","note":"If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, outboard will automatically return down to maximum trim range"}
Procedure · 1. Check if the exhaust relief hole on the outboard is submerged when the engine is trimmed full in while running at idle speed. WARNING: Submerged exhaust relief hole may result in exhaust restriction, rough idle, ex...
Diagnostic · Cause: Exhaust relief hole submerged due to engine trimmed full in while running at idle speed Test: Visually inspect whether the exhaust relief hole is above the waterline while engine is running at idle