Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models With Power Tilt; Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt - Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke User Manual

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Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt
Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position.
If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support
device. Refer to your local dealer for recommendations. Additional clearance may be required for railroad
crossings, driveways and trailer bouncing.
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IMPORTANT: Do not rely on the power tilt system or tilt support lever to maintain proper ground clearance for
trailering. The outboard tilt support lever is not intended to support the outboard for trailering.
Shift the outboard to forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning freely.
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt
Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position.
If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be tilted up using the shallow water drive/trailering
bracket. Additional clearance may be required for railroad crossings, driveways, and trailer bouncing.
IMPORTANT: The tilt lock lever should be used to lock the outboard down when trailering. This will prevent the
outboard from bouncing and causing possible damage to the outboard.
Shift the outboard to forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning freely.
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