1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 275Get this manual
Outboard Hydraulic TiltTrim Shock Absorption System and Persons Safety What's Important? Shock Absorption system must always be ready to Absorb some Blows to the lower parts of the motorMotor must not Trim "In"
What Can Happen? Without Shock protection, low ike th is and Motor cou Id break or Transom could break away Motor may be lost overboard, and Boat may .S
At high boat speeds, Sudden trimming "in" too far and boat may dive under water or spin aroundHow Can Possible Conditions Be Minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked" pjsure Manual Release Valve is closed tighto (45-55 inIbs left Open motor has No shock protection Trimming "In" too Far can happen when Angle Adjusting Rod isn't in the Right hole Or is Not in Any Hole (Lost)