TOHATSU MD 40B2 - Trim Tab Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT 71
9
Side mount type
1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
2. Decrease
3. Increase
Top mount type
1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
2. Lighter
3. Heavier
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z Be sure that outboard motor is secured to
transom or service stand, or accidental
drop or fall of outboard motor could lead
to severe personal injury.
z Be sure to lock outboard motor when it is
tilted up, otherwise accidental fall of out-
board motor could lead to severe per-
sonal injury.
z Do not go under outboard motor tilted up
and locked, or accidental fall of outboard
motor could lead to severe personal
injury.
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Inappropriate adjustment of trim tab could
cause steering difficulty. After installing or
readjusting trim tab, check if steering load is
even.
If straight-line cruising can not be
achieved, adjust the trim tab located
under the anti-ventilation plate.
z If the boat veers toward the left direct
the trim tab towards A (left from rear of
boat).
z If the boat veers toward the right direct
the trim tab towards B (right from rear of
boat).
1. Trim tab
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Notes
z After adjustment securely tighten the
trim tab fixing bolt.
z Check for looseness of the bolt and
the trim tab at regular intervals.
4. Trim tab adjustment
WARNING
1
2
3
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1
2
3
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WARNING
1
1
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