1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 348Get 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 "I nil too far Suddenly
What Can Happen? Without Shock protectionBlow like this and Motor could break or Transom cou Id 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, Understandand Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked