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Routine Service
Adjustments
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Tiller models are equipped with a throttle friction
adjustment knob located on the steering handle.
Tighten the knob to reduce the effort required to
hold a throttle setting.
Turn the knob:
• clockwise to increase friction
• counterclockwise to decrease friction
Tilt Limit Switch Adjustment
(3-Cylinder Models)
Adjust the tilt limit switch on all new outboard
installations.
Check the clearance between outboard(s) and the
boat’s motor well and transom area. Tilt out-
board(s) to highest point of clearance and turn the
steering system lock to lock.
If the outboard contacts the boat's motor well
when fully tilted, adjust the tilt limit cam to reduce
full-tilt position.
WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle at a
constant engine speed. Over-tightening will
prevent quick throttle change in case of emer-
gency.
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WARNING
If the outboard does not clear all boat parts
when tilted fully or turned side to side, safety
related parts could be damaged in the course
of such outboard movement. Injuries could
result from loss of boat control.
WARNING
Adjusting the tilt limit cam will NOT prevent
the outboard from tilting fully and contacting
the motor well if the gearcase hits an object at
high speed. Such contact could damage the
outboard and boat and injure boat occupants.
NOTICE
The tilt limit cam will not prevent the outboard
from overriding the adjustment if the out-
board is tilted manually.
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