5.0 OPERATION
5.0 OPERATION
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CXO300 OWNER’S MANUAL
Trimming in or DOWN lowers the bow of your vessel. A bow-down attitude makes it easier to accelerate
onto plane from standstill, but at increased speed can result in the bow ploughing through water,
reducing performance and increasing fuel consumption. This can also induce unpredictable bow steering.
To trim all outboards together, use the switch provided on the port-side control lever.
To trim outboards individually in a multiple installation, use the trim panel switch corresponding to the
desired outboard.
Take care not to trim any outboard too far out and into the tilt range while running at speed. In this case
the control system will limit performance to protect the outboard.
Operating in shallow water
When operating the outboard(s) in shallow water, trim out to reduce risk of grounding. Avoid high speed
and load operation under these conditions, always ensure the water inlets are submerged and pay
special attention to coolant temperature and any overheating warnings. If the coolant temperature
exceeds safe limits, engine protection devices will be activated, which will reduce the engine power and
in extreme cases may cause the engine to stop.
NOTE
Depending on the characteristics of your vessel, particularly length and displacement, trimming the
outboards may have little or no effect on the hull attitude.
CAUTION
Excessive trim can cause your propeller(s) to pierce the water surface and ventilate, causing a
sudden loss of thrust and rapid increase in outboard speed. If sustained, this can cause significant
damage or lead to failure of your outboard(s).
WARNING
Excessive trim in or out can lead to vessel instability, difficult or unpredictable steering and
increased risk of accident. Slow down and reduce trim if you experience any of these effects.
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