Trim Meter (Equipped Type Or Optional Equipment) - TOHATSU BFT 80A Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES (T type)
Excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause the propeller
to raise out of the water and cause
propeller ventilation and engine
over-revving. Excessive trim/tilt
angle can also damage the water
pump.
40
68°
TILT
ANGLE
0°
- 4°
16°
0°
TRIM ANGLE
(VERTICAL LINE)
(when transom angle is 12°)
Power Tilt
Press the power trim/tilt switch to
adjust the outboard motor tilt angle
of 16° to 68°.
By using the power trim/tilt switch
the operator can change the tilt angle
of the outboard motor for shallow
water operation, beaching, launching
from a trailer, or mooring.
Please tilt up simultaneously, when
you mount the dual type outboard
motor.
Trim Meter
(equipped type or optional
equipment)
12°
The trim meter has a range of – 4° to
16° and indicates the trim angle of the
outboard motor. Refer to the trim
meter when using the power trim/tilt
switch to achieve proper boat
performance.
The outboard motor trim angle
of – 4° to 16° is the angle when the
outboard motor is installed on the
boat at 12°.
TRIM METER