Trim Tab With Anode - Yamaha F50F Owner's Manual

Basic components
outboard motor is trolling. Press the "
switch to increase the trolling speed and
press the " " switch to decrease the trolling
speed.
NOTE:
The trolling speed changes approximately
G
50 r/min each time a switch is pressed.
If the trolling speed has been adjusted, the
G
engine returns to the normal trolling speed
when the engine is stopped and restarted
or when the engine speed exceeds ap-
proximately 3000 r/min.
For instructions on using the variable troll-
G
ing RPM switches, see page 40.
1. Variable trolling RPM switch
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Trim tab with anode

The trim tab should be adjusted so that the
steering control can be turned to either the
right or left by applying the same amount of
force.
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WARNING
An improperly adjusted trim tab could
cause difficult steering. Always test run
after the trim tab has been installed or re-
placed to be sure steering is correct. Be
sure you have tightened the bolt after ad-
justing the trim tab.
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" If the boat tends to veer the left (port side),
turn the trim tab rear end to the port side "A"
in the figure. If the boat tends to veer the right
(starboard side), turn the trim tab end to the
starboard side "B" in the figure.
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CAUTION:
The trim tab also serves as an anode to
protect the engine from electrochemical
corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it
will become ineffective as an anode.
1
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
3. Cap
1
2
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
3
2
B
A
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A
B
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