Shallow Water Operations - Honda Marine BF25A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
If steering effort is not equal in both
directions, adjust the trim tab to
compensate for "torque steer,"
which is the reaction of the outboard
motor to propeller rotation.
Adjust the trim tab with the engine
stopped. Loosen the bolt above the
trim tab, turn the trim tab, then
tighten the bolt securely.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted, steering effort will be equal
in both directions.
SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever,
so
the propeller and gear case
won't hit the bottom.
45"
To tilt the outboard motor, move the
tilt lever to the TILT position, then
raise the outboard motor to the 30" or
45"
position by pulling
on
the engine
cover grip.
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Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive
f
orce to the tiller
handle can damage it.
While the outboard motor is tilted,
proceed at a low speed, and do not
operate the outboard motor in reverse.
The outboard motor will rise
suddenly if operated in reverse.
Monitor water flow from the cooling
system indicator (p. 23
)
to be sure
the outboard motor is not tilted so
high the water intake is out of the
water.
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