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MIDSECTION
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt Friction Adjustment
Use 9/16 in. wrench to tighten the tilt shaft nut
only enough to control the return of the gearcase
from TILT to RUN position.
Steering Friction Adjustment
Adjust steering friction with outboard mounted to
boat by loosening or tightening screw with screw-
driver. Steering friction should be adjusted so that
a slight drag is felt when turning. Minimum friction
is required when remote steering is used.
Idle Speed Adjustment
The idle speed adjusting knob is located on the
steering handle. Turning the knob clockwise
increases idle speed, turning it counterclockwise
decreases idle speed. Make certain that throttle is
in SLOW position and the outboard is at normal
operating temperature before making the idle
speed adjustment. Outboard should idle at recom-
mended RPM in gear. Refer to SYNCHRONIZA-
TION AND LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS on p. 59.
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Some models are equipped with a throttle friction
adjustment knob located on the steering handle.
Tighten the knob to reduce the effort required to
hold a throttle setting.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase friction or
counterclockwise to decrease friction.
32925
WARNING
Do not overtighten. The steering friction
screw is not intended to allow "hands off"
steering.
TYPICAL 32926
24333
WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle
at a constant engine speed. Overtighten-
ing will prevent quick throttle change in
case of emergency.
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