Adjusting Sterndrive Unit Trim Angle; Dry Dock Procedure - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28

Adjusting Sterndrive Unit Trim Angle

When adjusting trim limit use extreme care that engine is not accidentally started
and keep clear of area near propeller. Also, use care to prevent placing hands in an
area where they could be injured by sterndrive unit movement.
Trim limit switch MUST BE adjusted exactly as stated following. If switch is adjusted
incorrectly, sterndrive unit may move out beyond the gimbal ring support flanges
and severe damage to sterndrive unit may result.
If more trim OUT capability is desired, perform the following.

DRY DOCK PROCEDURE

1. Place sterndrive unit in the full IN/DOWN position.
2. Loosen trim limit switch retaining screws.
3. Turn trim limit switch clockwise to end of adjusting slots.
4. Place auto trim mode switch in the MANUAL mode.
5. Turn ignition key to the RUN position.
90-863160 MAY 2000
Trim Limit Switch
a - Retaining Screws
b - Adjusting Slots
a
Auto Trim Mode Switch
WARNING
CAUTION
b
a
b
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