SAFETY
Outboard Hydraulic Tilt/Trim Shock Absorption System and Safety
What
is
most
important?
• Shock absorption system must always be ready to absorb
some
blows to the lower parts
of
the outboard.
• Outboard must not trim
in
too far suddenly.
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What can happen?
Without shock protection, a blow like this could cause serious damage to the outboard and injury to boat
occupants from the outboard or its parts entering the boat. Transom
could break away and outboard may
be
lost overboard.
Boat may
SINK
.
At high speeds, sudden trimming -
in too far may dive boat under
water
or
spin it around.
How
can possible
conditions
be minimized?
• Read, understand, and
follow
manufacturer's
instructions.
• Follow warnings
marked"
&"
closely.
•
Test your work whenever
possible.
• If oil leaks
are seen
in
service
areas, determine source.
Keep reservoir
filled.
•
If
outboard is hydraulic tilt!
trim model, always return rod
to
hole position determined
by boat operator and make
sure
angle adjusting rod
retain
is
in
locked position.
Make sure
manual
release valve
is
closed tight. Torque
to
45 to 55
in
. Ibs.
(5.1
to 6.2 N·m).
If left
open, outboard
has no shock
protection.
Trimming
"in" too far can
happen when
angle adjusting
rod is not
in
the
right
hole or
is not in
any
hole (lost).
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