Tilting And Trim - Manual Tilt Models - BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual

Tilting and Trim – Manual Tilt Models
Trim Angle Adjustment
Boat stability and steering torque can vary due to changing water conditions. If any
adverse conditions occur, reduce throttle and/or adjust tilt angle to maintain control.
If you experience boat instability and/or high steering torque, see your Dealer to cor-
rect these conditions.
If the bow of the boat plows the water at high speeds, the boat may bow steer or spin
suddenly, possibly ejecting or otherwise seriously injuring occupants.
Trim angle adjustment is accomplished by changing the location of the tilt pin.
Run the boat in the water to determine the best trim angle.
IMPORTANT: Weight distribution can affect the performance of the boat. Distribute weight
evenly in the boat before adjusting trim angle.
The boat should accelerate quickly, plane easily, and run parallel to the surface of the water
at high speeds.
If tilt pin is positioned too LOW the front of boat will be DOWN and push water.
If tilt pin is positioned too HIGH the front of boat will be UP and bounce.
To adjust the trim angle:
• Place the outboard in full TILT position. Refer to Tilt UP on page 38 (DR models).
• Turn the tilt pin handle up. Push in against the spring so the retainer will release, then slide
tilt pin assembly all the way out.
• Insert tilt pin in desire position. Make sure the tilt pin passes through both stern brackets.
• Push in against spring and turn tilt pin handle down. Make sure the tilt pin assembly is locked
on the stern bracket.
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1. Parallel to the surface of the water
2. Tilt pin – LOW position
3. Tilt pin – HIGH position
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