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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
The trim tab compensates for ‘‘torque
steer,’’ which is a reaction of the
outboard motor to propeller rotation.
If uncompensated, torque steer would
make the outboard motor tend to turn
to one side.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted, steering effort is equal in
either direction.
If steering effort is unequal, loosen
the trim tab bolt and adjust the angle
of the trim tab. Retighten the trim tab
bolt securely.
If less effort is required to make left
turns, move the back of the trim tab
left.
If less effort is required to make right
turns, move the back of the trim tab
right.
Adjust the trim tab in small
increments, and retest steering effort
with the boat evenly loaded and
running at cruising speed.
TRIM TAB BOLT
TRIM TAB
LEFT
TRIM TAB BOLT
TRIM TAB
RIGHT
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