a - Too much angle (bow up) - adjust in.
b - Not enough angle (bow down) - adjust out.
c - Angle adjusted properly (bow slightly up).
NOTE: The outboard should be locked against the tilt stops or tilt pin during operation by setting the tilt lock lever
to the lock/run position.
Consider the following lists carefully when adjusting the operating angle of your outboard.
Adjusting the outboard close to the boat transom can:
• Lower the bow.
• Result in quicker planing off, especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat.
• Generally improve the ride in choppy water.
• Increase steering torque or pull to the right (with the normal right hand rotation propeller).
• In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to plow with their bow in the water
while on plane. This can result in an unexpected turn in either direction (called bow steering or over-steering)
if any turn is attempted or if a significant wave is encountered.
Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can:
• Lift the bow out of the water.
• Generally increase top speed.
• Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom.
• Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height (with the normal right hand rotation
propeller).
• In excess can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation.
Manual Tilt System - Remote Control Models Without Power Trim
TILT LOCK LEVER
The tilt lock lever is used to engage the reverse lock mechanism, and prevent the outboard from lifting out of the
water when operating in reverse gear due to reverse propeller thrust. The tilt lock lever can be placed in two
positions as follows.
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