Trim-In Stop Adjustment - Power Trim Models; Trim Tab Adjustment - Mercury 30 - 60 HP Installation Manual

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Trim-In Stop Adjustment –
Power Trim Models
40-50 Hp
If an adjustment is required to the the trim-in stop, re-
position the tilt stop pins as follows:
1. Lock the outboard in the full tilt position.
2. Remove bottom pivot pin.
3. Swing the power trim system outward to gain ac-
cess to the tilt stop pins. Reposition the tilt stop
pins in the desired holes.
4. Reinstall the bottom pivot pin. Torque pivot pin
nuts to 18 lb. ft. (24.4 N·m).
a
b
a Tilt Stop Pins
b - Bottom Pivot Pin
60 Hp
If an adjustment is required, purchase a stainless
steel tilt pin (P/N 17-49930A1) and insert it through
whatever pin hole is desired. The non-stainless steel
shipping bolt should not be used in this application
other than on a temporary basis.
a
a - Tilt Pin

Trim Tab Adjustment

The trim tab can be adjusted within limits to help to
compensate for steering torque.
Adjust trim tab as follows:
1. If boat tends to pull to the right, move the rear
edge of the trim tab to the right.
2. If boat tends to pull to the left, move the rear edge
of the trim tab to the left.
a
NOTE: Trim tab adjustment will have little effect re-
ducing steering torque if the the anti-ventilation plate
is raised 2 inches (50mm) or more above the boat bot-
tom.
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