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FEATURES & CONTROLS
Power Trim And Tilt (Cont.)
POWER TRIM OPERATION (CONT.)
5. In excess, lower the bow of some boats to a point at which 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-steer-
ing” or “over-steering” if any turn is attempted, or if a significant
wave is encountered.
WARNING
!
Avoid possible serious injury or death. Adjust outboard to an
intermediate trim position as soon as boat is on plane to avoid
possible ejection due to boat spin-out. Do not attempt to turn
boat when on plane if outboard is trimmed extremely in or
down and there is a pull on the steering wheel.
6. In rare circumstances, the owner may decide to limit the trim in.
This can be accomplished by inserting the tilt pin in whatever ad-
justment hole in the transom brackets is desired.
Trimming Out or Up can:
1. Lift the bow higher out of the water.
2. Generally increase top speed.
3. Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom.
4. Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation
height (with the normal right hand rotation propeller).
5. In excess, cause boat “porpoising” (bouncing) or propeller venti-
lation.
6. Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes are
above the water line.
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