Adjustments - Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual

Product Information
Trim Tab
A WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause
difficult steering.
A propeller will generate steering torque when
the propeller shaft is not running parallel to
the water's surface. The trim tab is adjustable
to compensate for this steering torque.
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment
will relieve steering effort under only one set
of speed, outboard angle and load conditions.
No single adjustment can relieve steering ef-
fort under all speed, outboard angle and load
conditions. If the boat pulls to the left or right
when its load is evenly distributed, adjust the
trim tab as follows:
With the outboard shut OFF, loosen the trim
tab screw. If the boat pulled to the right, move
the rear of the trim tab slightly to the right. If
the boat pulled to the left, move the rear of the
trim tab slightly to the left.
Trim Tab Screw
Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 35-40
ft. lbs. (47-54 N·m).
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the pro-
cedure until steering effort is as equal as pos-
sible.
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ADJUSTMENTS

Tilt Limiter Cam
If your outboard contacts the boat's motor well
while tilting, adjust the tilt limiter cam to limit
maximum tilt-up.
Place the outboard in its normal operating po-
sition. Rotate the tilt limiter cam — pull its tab
forward and up to REDUCE the amount of tilt
UP.
Check your adjustment — tilt the outboard ful-
ly and adjust further, if necessary. Return the
outboard to vertical position for each adjust-
ment, and repeat your check after each ad-
justment.
Adjusting the tilt limiter cam will NOT
prevent the outboard from tilting fully
and contacting the motor well if the gear-
case hits an object at high speed. Such
contact could damage the outboard and
boat and injure boat occupants.
Idle RPM in Gear
DR5158
The idle RPM in gear setting can be adjusted,
if desired, to provide more idle control, steer-
ing, and quietness in certain applications.
IMPORTANT: Only your Dealer can adjust
the idle RPM in gear setting.
A WARNING
DR5157