Honda bf50d Owner's Manual page 66

OPERATION
It is necessary to trim the angle of the
outboard motor to compensate for
changes in boat load, weight
distribution, water conditions, or
propeller selection.
Under normal conditions, the boat
will perform best when the
antiventilation plate is level with the
water surface.
When cruising into a high wind, trim
the outboard motor down slightly to
level the boat and improve stability.
With a tail wind, trim the outboard
motor up slightly.
Excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage is
not covered by the Distributor's
Limited Warranty (p. 127).
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LHT Type
Press UP to trim or
tilt the outboard
motor up.
Press DN to trim or
tilt the outboard
motor down.
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
LRT and XRT Types
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
Press UP to trim or
tilt the outboard
motor up.
Press DN to trim or
tilt the outboard
motor down.
CONTROL LEVER
OUTBOARD OUTBOARD
MOTOR MOTOR
TRIMMED TOO TRIMMED TOO
LOW HIGH
OUTBOARD MOTOR
TRIMMED CORRECTLY
BOW TOO LOW DUE TO
1. LOAD IN THE FRONT
2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED
TOO LOW
BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO
1. LOAD IN THE REAR
2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED
TOO HIGH