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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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MANUAL TILT SYSTEM
Operating Angle Adjustment
The vertical operating angle of your outboard is adjusted by changing the position
of the tilt pin (a) in the five adjustment holes provided. The outboard should be
locked against this tilt pin by setting the tilt lock lever to the LOCK/RUN position.
Proper adjustment allows the boat to run stable, achieve optimum performance,
and minimize steering effort.
Note: Refer to lists on the following Page when adjusting the operating angle of
your outboard.
The tilt pin should be adjusted so the outboard is positioned to run perpendicular
to the water when the boat is running at full speed. This allows the boat to be driven
parallel to the water.
Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly.
1 Too Much Angle (Stern Down - Bow Up))
2 Not Enough Angle (Stern Up - Bow Down)
3 Angle Adjusted Properly (Bow Slightly Up)
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MANUAL TILT SYSTEM
Operating Angle Adjustment
Consider the following lists carefully when adjusting the operating angle of your
outboard.
Adjusting the outboard close to the boat transom can:
1. Lower the bow.
2. Result in quicker planing off, especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat.
3. Generally improve the ride in choppy water.
4. Increase steering torque or pull to the right (with the normal right hand rotation
propeller).
5. In excess, lower the bow of some boats to a point at which they begin to plow
with their bow in the water while on plane. This can result in an unexpected turn
in either direction called “bow steering” or “over-steering” if any turn is
attempted or if a significant wave is encountered.
Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can:
1. Lift the bow out of the water.
2. Generally increase top speed.
3. Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom.
4. Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height (with
the normal right hand rotation propeller).
5. In excess, cause boat “porpoising” (bouncing) or propeller ventilation.
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THROTTLE GRIP FRICTION ADJUSTMENT - TILLER
HANDLE MODELS
1 Turn this wing nut to set and maintain the throttle at desired speed.
STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTMENT - TILLER HANDLE
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Steering Friction Adjustment - Adjust this lever to achieve the desired steering
friction (drag) on the tiller handle.
WARNING
Avoid possible serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Maintain
sufficient steering friction to prevent the outboard from steering into a
full turn if the tiller handle is released.
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TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
Propeller steering torque will cause your boat to pull in one direction. This steering
torque is a normal thing that results from your outboard not being trimmed so the
propeller shaft is parallel to the water surface. The trim tab can help to compensate
for this steering torque in many cases and can be adjusted within limits to reduce
any unequal steering effort.
Note: Trim tab adjustment will have little effect reducing steering torque if the
outboard is installed with the anti-ventilation plate approximately 2 inches (50mm)
or more above the boat bottom.
Models Without Power Trim
Operate your boat at normal cruising speed trimmed to desired position by
installing the “tilt pin” in the desired tilt pin hole. Turn your boat left and right and
note the direction the boat turns more easily.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen trim tab bolt and make small adjustments at a
time. If the boat turns more easily to the left, move the trailing edge of trim tab to
the left. If the boat turns more easily to the right move the trailing edge of trim tab
to the right. Retighten bolt and retest.
Models With Power Trim
Operate your boat at normal cruising speed, trimmed to desired position. Turn your
boat left and right and note the direction the boat turns more easily.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen trim tab bolt and make small adjustments at a
time. If the boat turns more easily to the left, move the trailing edge of trim tab to
the left. If the boat turns more easily to the right move the trailing edge of trim tab
to the right. Retighten bolt and retest.
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