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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Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control or tiller handle
The power trim and tilt system adjusts the
outboard motor angle in relation to the tran-
som. Pressing the switch "
outboard motor up, then tilts it up. Pressing
the switch "
" (down) tilts the outboard mo-
tor down and trims it down. When the switch
is released, the outboard motor will stop in its
current position.
NOTE:
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see pages 30 and 33.
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Trim tab with anode
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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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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.
" (up) trims the
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CAUTION:
The trim tab also serves as an anode to
protect the engine from electrochemical
corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it
will become ineffective as an anode.
Basic components
WARNING
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