ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 7-25
Trim Tab Adjustment
DUAL OUTBOARD - COUNTER ROTATION INSTALLATION
1. Shift outboard into neutral and make sure ignition key is at “OFF” position.
2. Remove plastic cap from rear of driveshaft housing and loosen bolt and trim tab.
3. Position trim tabs of both outboards straight to rear of outboard, so that tabs are
aligned with gear housing centerline.
4. Tighten both trim tab bolts securely and replace plastic caps. No further adjustment
will be required.
DUAL OUTBOARD - NON COUNTER ROTATION INSTALLATION
1. Check trim tab position as follows:
IMPORTANT: Initial trim tab setting for both outboards should be straight to rear
of outboard, so that tabs are aligned with gear housing center line. Refer to “If nec-
essary, adjust trim tab as follows,” following.
a. Operate boat at normal cruise throttle setting and adjust trim to optimum setting.
b. If boat pulls to the right (starboard), trailing edge of trim tab must be moved to the
right (when viewing outboard from behind). If boat pulls to the left (port), trailing
edge of trim tab must be moved to the left.
2. If necessary, adjust trim tab as follows:
a. Shift outboard into NEUTRAL and make sure ignition key is at “OFF” position.
b. Remove plastic cap from rear of driveshaft housing and loosen bolt and trim tab.
IMPORTANT: Trim tabs MUST BE set in the same position on both outboards.
c. If boat pulls to the right, adjust trailing edges of both trim tabs to the right. If boat
pulls to the left, adjust trailing edges of both trim tabs to the left.
d. Tighten both trim tab bolts securely and replace plastic caps.
e. Operate boat per “Check trim tab position as follows,” preceding, to check trim
tab setting. Readjust trim tabs, if necessary.
Ride Guide Steering Attachment Extension Couplers
Listed below are typical couplers available. Refer to the current Quicksilver Accessory
Guide for specific coupler lengths and part numbers.
Outboard Center Line Distance Required Coupler(s) Between Steering Eyes
22-1/2 in. thru 24-1/2 in. 12″ (305 mm) Coupler
(572 mm thru 622 mm)
23-1/2 in. thru 27-1/2 in. 15″ (381 mm) Coupler (Supplied with this kit)
(597 mm thru 699 mm)
26-1/2 in. thru 30-1/2 in. 18″ (457 mm) Coupler
(673 mm thru 755 mm)
30 in. thru 34 in. 9″ (229 mm) Coupler and 12″ (305 mm) Coupler
(763 mm thru 864 mm) (Connected together with coupler link rod)
33 in. thru 37 in. 12″ (305 mm) Coupler and 12″ (305 mm) Coupler
(838 mm thru 940 mm) (Connected together with coupler link rod)
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