Trim Tab; Shallow Water Operation - Honda BF40A Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

TRIM TAB

If steering effort is not equal in both
directions, adjust the trim tab to
compensate for ''torque steer'',
which is the reaction of the outboard
motor to propeller rotation.
TRIM TAB BOLT
PROPELLER
Adjust the trim tab with the engine
stopped. Loosen the bolt above the
trim tab, turn the trim tab, then
tighten the bolt securely.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted, steering effort will be equal
in both directions.
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SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
LHT, LRT and XRT Types
When operating in shallow water, use
the power trim/tilt switch (p.
tilt the outboard motor, so the
propeller and gear case won't hit the
bottom.
TRIM TAB
Proceed at low speed, and monitor
water flow from the cooling system
indicator (p.
outboard motor is not tilted so high
that the water intakes are out of the
water.
An excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage
is not covered by the
Limited Warranty
51
) to
29
) to be sure the
Distributor's
(p.
106
).
LH Type
When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won't hit the bottom.
16°
TRIM ANGLE
67°
TILT ANGLE

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