Evinrude E10EL4 - Remote Control Lever Load; Trim Tab Adjustment

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ADJUSTMENT
9
E and P type
(Throttle friction adjustment screw)
To adjust the load of the remote
control lever, turn the throttle friction
adjustment screw on the front of the
remote control. Turn clockwise to
increase the load and counter-clock-
wise to decrease it.
If straight-line cruising can not be
achieved, adjust the trim tab located
under the anti-ventilation plate.
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If the boat veers toward the right,
direct the trim tab towards A.
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If the boat veers toward the left, di-
rect the trim tab towards B.
4. Trim Tab Adjustment
HeavierLighter
Throttle friction
adjustment screw
B
A
Trim tab
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WARNING
Be sure that outboard motor is secured to
transom or service stand, or acci-dental
drop or fall of outboard motor could
lead to severe personal injury.
Be sure to lock outboard motor if it is
tilted up, or accidental fall of out-
board motor could lead to severe
personal injury.
Do not go under outboard motor tilted
up and locked, or accidental fall of
outboard motor could lead to severe
personal injury.
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WARNING
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Inappropriate adjustment of trim tab
could cause steering difficulty. After
installing or readjusting trim tab,
check if steering load is even.
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Tighten trim tab bolt to specified torque.
3. Remote Control Lever Load
Notes
Due to corrosion, the trim tab will
wear down over time.
The trim tab should be replaced when
it has eroded 2/3 of it's regular size.
Notes
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The trim tab also acts as an anode
to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
Therefore do not paint or grease
this part.
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After adjustment securely tighten
the trim tab fixing bolt.
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Check for looseness of the bolt and
the trim tab at regular intervals.
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