Power Trim/Tilt Type - Honda Outboard Motor BF40A/50A Owner's Manual

6. OPERATION (POWER TRIM/TILT TYPE)
XRTA type outboard (refer to page 23)
The power trim/tilt system can adjust the
motor angle while cruising, or the motor
tilt angle while mooring. Motor trim
angle adjustment is necessary to com-
pensate for boat load or weight distribu-
tion, water conditions, propeller or
engine condition. The motor trim angle
can be adjusted while accelerating or
cruising to obtain the maximum boat
speed, optimum boat stability, and fuel
economy. Under normal conditions, the
boat will achieve optimum boat per-
formance when the motor is running at
maximum rpm and the ventilation plate
is level with the water.
Press either the UP or DN portion of the
power trim/tilt switch and trim the motor
to the best position for the cruising
conditions.
The power trim/tilt system operates
when the switch is pressed, and it stops
when the switch is released.
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POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
(remote control type)
Press UP to raise+
bow.
Press DN to lower
bOW.
CONTROL-LEVER
On the tiller handle type, the power trim/
tilt switch is the optional part. The power
trim/tilt switch is available on your
authorized Honda Marine dealer.
-1 Excessive trim/tilt angle
during operation can cause the
propeller to raise out of the water and
cause propeller ventilation and engine
over-revving. Excessive trim/tilt angle
can also damage the water pump and
overheat the engine.
To trim motor
up
slightly, press the UP
portion momentarily.
To trim motor down slightly, press the
DN portion momentarily.