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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
The trim tab compensates for ‘‘torque
steer,’’ which is a reaction of the
outboard motor to propeller rotation.
If uncompensated, torque steer would
make the outboard motor tend to turn
to one side.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted, steering effort is equal in
either direction.
If steering effort is unequal, remove
the gear case grommet (BFP60A
models) and loosen the trim tab bolt
and adjust the angle of the trim tab.
Retighten the trim tab bolt securely.
Reinstall the gear case grommet
(BFP60A models).
If less effort is required to make left
turns, move the back of the trim tab
left.
BFP60A models:BF60A models:
LEFT
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB BOLT
LEFT
GEAR CASE
GROMMET
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB
BOLT
LEFT
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