Adjusting Trim Angle For Manual Tilt Models - Outboards Group FPP2.8A Owner's Manual

FPP4A, FPP6A
1. Trim operating angle
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models
WARNING
Stop the engine before adjusting the
trim angle.
Use care to avoid being pinched when
removing or installing the rod.
Use caution when trying a trim position
for the first time. Increase speed gradu-
ally and watch for any signs of instability
or control problems. Improper trim an-
gle can cause loss of control.
There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clamp
bracket to adjust the outboard motor trim an-
gle.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Tilt the outboard motor up, and then re-
move the trim rod from the clamp bracket.
1
FPP2.8A
1
A
B
1. Trim rod
FPP4A, FPP6A
1
1. Trim rod
3. Change the position of the trim rod in di-
rection "A" to raise the bow ("trim-out").
Change the position of the trim rod in di-
rection "B" to lower the bow ("trim-in").
TIP:
The outboard motor trim angle changes ap-
proximately 4 degrees when the trim rod posi-
tion is changed by 1 hole.
4. Make test runs with the outboard motor
set at different trim angles to find the po-
sition that works best for your boat and
operating conditions.
Operation
A
B
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