FEATURES & CONTROLS
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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
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models
Throttle Grip Friction Knob - Turn friction knob to set and maintain the throttle at desired speed. Turn
knob clockwise to tighten friction and turn knob counterclockwise to loosen friction.
a - Loosen friction b - Tighten friction
Steering Friction Adjustment
TILLER HANDLE MODELS
Steering Friction Adjustment - Adjust this lever to achieve the desired steering friction (drag) on the tiller
handle. Move lever to the left to tighten friction or move to the right to loosen friction.
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