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OPERATION
TRIM TAB
If steering effort is not equal in both
directions, adjust the trim tab to
compensate for ‘‘torque steer,’’ which
is the reaction of the outboard motor
to propeller rotation.
Adjust the trim tab with the engine
stopped. Loosen the trim tab bolt
above the trim tab, turn the trim tab,
and then tighten the bolt securely.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted, steering effort will be equal
in both directions.
Refer to TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
on p. 75.
SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
LHT, LRT and XRT Types
When operating in shallow water, use
the power trim/tilt switch (p. 64) to
tilt the outboard motor so that the
propeller and gear case won’t hit the
bottom.
Proceed at low speed, and monitor
water flow from the cooling system
indicator (p. 34) to be sure the
outboard motor is not tilted so high
that the water intakes are out of the
water.
An excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage is
not covered by the Distributor’s
Limited Warranty (p. 127).
LH Type
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won’t hit the bottom.
PROPELLER
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB BOLT
(when transom angle is 12°)
0°
(VERTICAL LINE)
TRIM ANGLE
TILT ANGLE
63°
12°
16°
– 4°
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