Trim Angle - TOHATSU EVERRUN MX 40D2 Owner's Manual

Notes
 After stopping the engine, close the air
vent screw on the tank cap.
 Disconnect the fuel connector of the
engine or the fuel tank.
 Disconnect the cables from the battery if
the engine will not be used for an
extended period of time.
3
Disconnect the fuel connector from the
engine.
CAUTION
Never fill up portable fuel tanks on board to
avoid fire or explosion resulting from
spilled gasoline. If gasoline is ever spilled
on board, wipe it up thoroughly. Fuel tanks
must always be filled up on land.
4
Close the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap.

6. Trim angle

The following instructions explain how to
set the best trim angle of the boat.
F type
The trim angle is adjusted by setting the
thrust rod in the correct thrust rod hole.
 Proper trim angle
The trim angle is optimum when the boat
is parallel to the water surface while run-
ning.
 Improper trim angle (bow rises too
If the trim angle is excessive, the bow will
rise out of the water and the speed will
decrease.
Furthermore, the bow may sway or the
bottom may slam the water while cruising.
Air vent screw
ENGINE OPERATION
high)
29
Perpendicular to the
water surface
5