Mercury 5 TwoStroke User Manual

Shallow Water Operation
This outboard has a shallow water drive position. This will allow you to tilt the
outboard to a higher position to prevent hitting bottom.
ENGAGING SHALLOW WATER DRIVE
1. Reduce engine speed to idle in forward gear. Take hold of the top cowl
grip and raise outboard to the higher tilt position. The spring loaded tilt
lock lever will engage automatically and lock the outboard in the shallow
water drive position.
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2. Ensure the cooling water intake is submerged.
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IMPORTANT: Operate outboard at slow speed for shallow water operation
and keep the cooling water intake submerged.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Mercury 5 TwoStroke Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	5 TwoStroke
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English