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Adjustments
Friction
Throttle Friction
Adjust until a slight drag is felt when acceler-
ating or decelerating only. DO NOT over tight-
en.
Steering Friction
The steering friction was set on your outboard
at the factory. A slight drag should be felt
when turning the outboard with the steering
handle.
If adjustment is necessary, turn the adjust-
ment screw:
• Clockwise to increase friction; or
• Counterclockwise to decrease friction.
Trim Tab
A propeller will generate steering torque when
the propeller shaft is not running parallel to
the water’s surface.
The trim tab is adjustable to compensate for
this steering torque.
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment
will relieve steering effort under only one set
of speed, outboard angle and load conditions.
No single adjustment can relieve steering ef-
fort under all speed, outboard angle and load
conditions. If the boat pulls to the left or right
when its load is evenly distributed, adjust the
trim tab as follows:
With the outboard shut OFF, loosen the trim
tab screw. If the boat pulled to the right, move
the rear of the trim tab slightly to the right. If
WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold throt-
tle at a constant engine speed. Over
tightening will prevent quick throttle
change in case of emergency.
1. Throttle friction screw
002412
WARNING
DO NOT over tighten for “hands-off”
steering. Reduced steering control could
result.
1. Steering friction lever
DR31473
WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause
difficult steering.
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