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TRIMMING OUTBOARD
MOTOR
The trim angle of the outboard motor
helps determine the position of the bow
of the boat in the water. The correct trim
angle will help improve performance and
fuel economy while reducing strain on
the engine. The correct trim angle
depends upon the combination of boat,
engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also
affected by variables such as the load in
the boat, sea conditions, and running
speed.
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Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make
steering the boat more difficult. This
increases the possibility of an accident. If
the boat begins to feel unstable or is
hard to steer, slow down and/or readjust
the trim angle.
NOTE:
Refer to the section “ADJUSTING TRIM
ANGLE” for instructions on usage.
1 Trim operating angle
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