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ENGINE OPERATION
5. Trim angle
The trim angle of the outboard motor
1
can be adjusted to suit the transom
angle of the hull, and load conditions.
Choose an appropriate trim angle
2
that will allow the anti-ventilation plate
to run parallel to the water surface
during operation.
3
MF, EF, EFG, EFT, EP type
■ Proper trim angle
4
The position of the thrust rod is
correct if the hull is horizontal during
operation.
5
6
7
■ Improper trim angle
Set the thrust rod lower if the bow of
8
the boat rises above horizontal.
9
10
■ Improper trim angle
11
Set the thrust rod higher if the bow of
the boat is below horizontal.
12
13
14
Perpendicular to the
water surface
Higher
WARNING
!
● Do not put hand or finger in between
outboard motor body and clamp
bracket when adjusting trim angle to
prevent injury in case the outboard
motor body falls.
● Unsuitable trim position can cause
loss of control of boat.
When testing a trim position, run
boat slow initially to see if it can be
controlled safely.
WARNING
!
Excessive trim up or down may lead
to unstable boat operation, potentially
causing the steering difficulty that leads
to accident during cruising.
● Do not cruise at high speed if
improper trim position is suspected.
Stop the boat and readjust trim
angle before continuing cruise.
● For outboard motor model with PTT
switch on the bottom cowl, do not
operate the switch during cruising,
or control of boat may be lost.
Thrust rod
Lower