Trim Angle - TOHATSU M 9.9 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION

5. Trim angle

The trim angle of the outboard motor
can be adjusted to suit the transom
angle of the hull, and load conditions.
Choose an appropriate trim angle that
will allow the anti ventilation plate to
run parallel to the water surface during
operation.
■ Proper trim angle
The position of the thrust rod is correct
if the hull is horizontal during operation.
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Improper trim angle
Set the thrust rod lower if the bow of
the boat rises above horizontal.
■ Improper trim angle
Set the thrust rod higher if the bow of
the boat is below horizontal.
Perpendicular to the
water surface
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• Do not put hand or finger in
between outboard motor body and
clamp bracket when adjusting trim
angle to prevent injury in case the
outboard motor body falls.
• Unsuitable trim position can cause
loss of control of boat.
When testing a trim position, run
boat slow initially to see if it can be
controlled safely.
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Excessive trim up or down may lead
to unstable boat operation, potentially
causing the steering difficulty that
leads to accident during cruising.
• Do not cruise at high speed if
improper trim position is suspected.
Stop the boat and readjust trim
angle before continuing cruise.
Thrust rod