Motor Angle For Cruising; Motor Angle Adjustment - Honda Marine BF8A Owner's Manual

MOTOR ANGLE FOR CRUISING

Adjust the motor so the propeller
shaft is parallel with the water sur-
face.
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO
"SQUAT"

MOTOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

If the propeller shaft is not parallel
with the water surface, adjust by
changing the transom angle adjust-
ing rod position.
There are four adjusting stages.
1. Push in (A) the adjusting rod,
twist upwards (B) and pull out to
remove.
2. Insert the rod in the proper hole
and twist it down to lock.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the motor or
boat, make sure the transom angle
adjusting rod is locked.
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO
"PLOW"
TO CHANGE
TO LOCK
INSTALLATION
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
B
A
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTING ROD
LOCKED POSITION
UNLOCKED
POSITION
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