Adjustment; Remote Control Lever Load; Trim Tab Adjustment - TOHATSU MD 30B2 Owner's Manual

ADJUSTMENT

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1. Remote control lever load

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EPTO type only
(Throttle friction adjustment screw)
To adjust the load of the remote control
lever, turn the throttle friction adjustment
screw on the front of the remote control
Box. Turn clockwise to increase the load
and counter-clockwise to decrease it.
A
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1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
A. Lighter
B. Heavier
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2. Trim tab adjustment

I f s t r a i g h t - l i n e c r u i s i n g c a n n o t b e
achieved, adjust the trim tab located under
the anti-ventilation plate.
 If the boat veers toward the right, direct
the trim tab towards A.
 If the boat veers toward the left, direct
the trim tab towards B.
B
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B
A
1. Trim tab
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Notes
 The trim tab also acts as an anode to
prevent electrolytic corrosion. Therefore
do not paint or grease this part.
 After adjustment securely tighten the
trim tab fixing bolt.
 Check for looseness of the bolt and the
trim tab at regular intervals.
Due to corrosion, the trim tab will wear
down over time.
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WARNING
 Inappropriate adjustment of trim tab
could cause steering difficulty. After
installing or readjusting trim tab, check
if steering load is even.
 Tighten trim tab bolt to specified torque.
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WARNING
 Be sure that outboard motor is secured
to transom or service stand, or acciden-
tal drop or fall of outboard motor could
lead to severe personal injury.
 Be sure to lock outboard motor if it is
tilted up, or accidental fall of outboard
motor could lead to severe personal
injury.
 Do not go under outboard motor tilted
up and locked, or accidental fall of out-
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