Transom Angle Adjustment - Honda Marine BF8D Owner's Manual

TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
(R type/XH type)
ADJUSTING ROD
UNLOCKED
POSITION
LOCKED POSITION
(SH type/LH type)
ADJUSTING ROD
LOCKED POSITION
The transom angle adjusting rod
limits the tilt angle of the outboard
motor when fully lowered.
Proper adjustment prevents the
outboard motor from being trimmed
too low (p.
TO
CHANGE
To adjust, first tilt the outboard
motor so it is not resting on the rod.
(R type/XH type)
Push the rod in and turn the end of
the rod up, so the latch will fall into
line with the rod.
TO LOCK
(SH type/LH type)
Pinch the end of the rod.
Remove the rod and reinsert it in the
desired position.
(R type/XH type)
Push the rod in and turn the end of
the rod down, so the latch will fall to
the locked position. Then release the
rod.
PINCH
48 ).
OPERATION
(SH type/LH type)
Push the rod in and hook the end of
the rod. Then release the rod.
Do not allow water to enter the idle
exhaust port or the engine can be
damaged.
IDLE EXHAUST PORT
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