Trim Tab With Anode; Trim Rod (Tilt Pin); Tilt Lock Mechanism - Yamaha 40V Owner's Manual

while the boat is moving could increase
the risk of falling overboard and could
distract the operator, increasing the risk
of collision with another boat or an obsta-
cle.
NOTE:
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see page 41.
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Trim tab with anode

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
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 the left (port side),
turn the trim tab rear end to the port side "A"
in the figure. If the boat tends to veer the right
(starboard side), turn the trim tab end to the
starboard side "B" in the figure.
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CAUTION:
The trim tab also serves as an anode to
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DOWN
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Basic components
protect the engine from electrochemical
corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it
will become ineffective as an anode.
A
1
2
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
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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.
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Tilt lock mechanism

The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent
the outboard motor from lifting out of the wa-
ter when in reverse gear.
B
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