Cruising In Shallow Water - Yamaha 50H Owner's Manual

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PROCEDURE FOR TILTING DOWN
Power trim and tilt
1) Push the power trim and tilt switch
"UP" until the engine is supported by
the tilt rod.
2) Release the tilt-support lever.
3) Push the power trim and tilt switch
"DN" (Down) to lower the engine to
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the desired position.
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CRUISING IN SHALLOW
Hydro tilt models
The engine can be tilted up partially to
allow operation in shallow water.
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8 Place the gear shift in the Neutral posi-
tion before setting for the shallow
water cruising.
8 Return the engine to its normal posi-
tion as soon as the boat is back in
deeper water.
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Do not tilt up the outboard motor up to
the cooling water inlet of the lower unit
is higher than the water surface when
setting for and cruising in shallow water.
Otherwise severe damage from overheat-
ing can result.
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