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FEATURES & CONTROLS
Power Trim And Tilt (Cont.)
POWER TRIM OPERATION
With most boats, operating around the middle of the “trim” range will
give satisfactory results. However, to take full advantage of the trim-
ming capability there may be times when you choose to trim your out-
board all the way in or out. Along with an improvement in some per-
formance aspects comes a greater responsibility for the operator,
and this is being aware of some potential control hazards.
The most significant control hazard is a pull or “torque” that can be
felt on the steering wheel. This steering torque results from the out-
board being trimmed so that the propeller shaft is not parallel to the
water surface.
WARNING
!
Avoid possible serious injury or death. When the outboard is
trimmed in or out beyond a neutral steering condition, a pull
on the steering wheel or tiller handle in either direction may
result. Failure to keep a continuous firm grip on the steering
wheel or tiller handle when this condition exists can result in
loss of boat control as the outboard can turn freely. The boat
can now “spin out” or go into a very tight maximum turn
which, if unexpected, can result in occupants being thrown
within the boat or out of the boat.
Consider the following lists carefully.
Trimming In or Down Can:
1. Lower the bow.
2. Result in quicker planing off, especially with a heavy load or a
stern heavy boat.
3. Generally improve the ride in choppy water.
4. Increase steering torque or pull to the right (with the normal right
hand rotation propeller).
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