Transom Angle Adjusting Rod - Honda Marine BF75A Owner's Manual

3. CONTROLS (COMMON)
Transom Angle Adjusting Rod
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TRANSOM AiGLi ADJUSTING ROD
The transom angle adjusting rod is
used to adjust the motor angle to
achieve the correct boat trim. There
are 5 adjustment holes located in the
stem bracket.
Push,in and turn the transom angle
adjusting rod up to remove.
To
install,
insert into the proper hole and turn
down to lock. After installation, pull
the
transom angle adjusting rod out-
ward to be sure it is locked in place.
TRANSOM ANGLE
TO CHANGE
ADJUSTING ROD
UNLOCKED
POSITION
TO LOCK
LOCKED POSITION
Start with the transom angle adjusting
rod in the hole closest to the boat tran-
som, lower the motor and operate the
boat at full speed. If the bow is exces-
sively low stop the boat. Tilt the motor
up and raise the transom angle adjust-
ing rod one more hole away from the
transom and retest. The optimum boat
trim is when the boat is parallel with
the water. The transom angle adjust-
ing rod stops the motor's forward
movement.
The motor should never be operated
with the transom angle adjusting rod
removed.
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