Trim Tab Adjustment - TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual

Side mount type
2
1
1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
2. Decrease
3. Increase
Top mount type
2
3
1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
2. Lighter
3. Heavier
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4. Trim tab adjustment

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WARNING
Be sure that outboard motor is secured to
transom or service stand, or accidental
drop or fall of outboard motor could lead
to severe personal injury.
Be sure to lock outboard motor when it is
tilted up, otherwise accidental fall of out-
board motor could lead to severe per-
sonal injury.
Do not go under outboard motor tilted up
and locked, or accidental fall of outboard
3
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1
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motor could lead to severe personal
injury.
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WARNING
Inappropriate adjustment of trim tab could
cause steering difficulty. After installing or
readjusting trim tab, check if steering load is
even.
If straight-line cruising can not be
achieved, adjust the trim tab located
under the anti-ventilation plate.
If the boat veers toward the left direct
the trim tab towards A (left from rear of
boat).
If the boat veers toward the right direct
the trim tab towards B (right from rear of
boat).
1
1. Trim tab
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Notes
After adjustment securely tighten the
trim tab fixing bolt.
Check for looseness of the bolt and
the trim tab at regular intervals.
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ADJUSTMENT
9
1
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