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Operation
Power trim and tilt operation
Power trim operation
The power trim is normally used before you accelerate onto
plane, after you reach the desired RPM or boat speed, and
when there is a change in water or boating conditions. Locate
passengers and equipment in the boat so that the weight is
balanced fore and aft, and side to side. Trimming will not can-
cel an unbalanced load.
To operate the trim, push and hold the switch "bow-up" or
"bow-down" until the desired bow position is reached. The trim
may be operated at any boat speed or at rest. Avoid operating
the trim system when running in reverse. Observe the trim/tilt
gauge, which indicates the bow position achieved. The upper
scale (0 to 5) of the trim gauge indicates the "bow-up" posi-
tions, and lower scale (6 to 10) of the trim gauge indicates the
"bow-down" positions.
Determining the proper trim
The effect of the maximum "bow-up" and "bow-down" positions
will be similar for most boats. The bow position best for your
operating conditions could be at any trim setting between the
maximum "bow-up" and "bow-down" positions.
The boat will be properly trimmed when the trim angle provides
the best boat performance for your operating conditions. On
models without power steering, the trim position that provides
a balanced steering load is desirable.
To familiarize yourself with the power trim, make test runs at
slower speeds and at various trim positions to see the effect of
trimming. Note the time it takes for the boat to plane. Watch the
tachometer and speedometer readings and the ride action of
the boat. Read the following paragraphs under Operating in
"Bow-Up" Position and Operating in "Bow Down" Position.
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