Motor Angle; Motor Angle Adjustment - Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual

4. Motor, Angle (Cruising)
Adjust the motor so the axis of the
propeller is parallel with the water
surface.
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO "SQUAT"
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO "PLOW"
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
5. Motor Angle Adjustment
If the propeller axis is not parallel with
the water surface, adjust by chang-
ing the adjusting rod position.
There are five adjusting stages.
1. Push in (A) the adjusting rod, twist
@a
upwards (B) and pull out to
remove.
ADJUSTING ROD
2. Inserting the rod in the proper
hole, twist it down to lock.
ADJUSTING ROD
UNLOCKED
TO CHANGE
POSITION
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
the motor or boat, make sure the ad-
justing rod is locked.
3pf,
. 0
TO LOCK
LOCKED POSITION
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