Steering Friction Adjuster; Trim Tab; Trim Rod (Tilt Pin) - Yamaha F13.5B Owner's Manual

Basic components
Check the tiller handle for smooth move-
G
ment when the lever is turned to the star-
board side "B".
Do not apply lubricants such as grease to
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the friction areas of the steering friction ad-
juster.
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Steering friction adjuster

A friction device provides adjustable resis-
tance to the steering mechanism, and can be
set according to operator preference. An ad-
justing screw or bolt is located on the swivel
bracket.
To increase resistance, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise.
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WARNING
Do not overtighten the friction adjuster. If
there is too much resistance, it could be
difficult to steer, which could result in an
accident.
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Trim tab

The trim tab should be adjusted so that the
steering control can be turned to either the
right or left by applying the same amount of
20
force.
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WARNING
An improperly adjusted trim tab could
cause difficult steering. Always test run
after the trim tab has been installed or re-
placed to be sure steering is correct. Be
sure you have tightened the bolt after ad-
justing the trim tab.
If the boat tends to veer to the left (port side),
turn the trim tab rear end to the port side "A"
in the figure.
If the boat tends to veer to the right (star-
board side), turn the trim tab end to the star-
board side "B" in the figure.
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1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
Bolt tightening torque:
8.0 Nm (5.8 ft-lb) (0.8 kgf-m)
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Trim rod (tilt pin)

The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
A
B
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2
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