Adjusting Trim Angle For Manual Tilt Models; Adjusting Boat Trim - Yamaha F4B Owner's Manual

Operation
1. Trim operating angle
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Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models
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WARNING
Stop the engine before adjusting the
G
trim angle.
Use care to avoid being pinched when
G
removing or installing the rod.
Use caution when trying a trim position
G
for the first time. Increase speed gradu-
ally and watch for any signs of instability
or control problems. Improper trim an-
gle can cause loss of control.
There are 5 holes provided in the clamp
bracket to adjust the outboard motor trim an-
gle.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Tilt the outboard motor up, and then re-
move the trim rod from the clamp bracket.
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1. Trim rod
3. Change the position of the trim rod in di-
rection "A" to raise the bow ("trim-out").
Change the position of the trim rod in di-
rection "B" to lower the bow ("trim-in").
TIP:
The outboard motor trim angle changes ap-
proximately 4 degrees when the trim rod posi-
tion is changed by 1 hole.
4. Make test runs with the outboard motor
set at different trim angles to find the po-
sition that works best for your boat and
operating conditions.
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Adjusting boat trim

Generally, a boat is stable when the keel line
of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With
the bow up, the boat may have a greater ten-
dency to steer to one side or the other. If this
occurs, adjust the trim angle.
A
B
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