1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 339Get 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" too far Suddenly
What Can Happen? Without Shock protection, Blow like this and Motor could break or Transom could break away Motor may be lost overboard, and Boat may .S
At high boat speeds, Sudden trimmingin" too far and boat may dive under water or spin around
How Can Possible Conditions Be Minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked" 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 (Lost)