Trim Tab Adjustment - Honda Outboard Motor BF115A Owner's Manual

6. OPERATION
Trim Tab Adjustment
TIGHTENING BOLT
The trim tab is provided to adjust for
"torque steer" which is a reaction of
the propeller rotation or propeller
torque. If during a high speed turn, an
unequal amount of effort is required to
turn the boat right or left, adjust the
trim tab so that an equal amount of
effort is required.
Distribute the load evenly in the boat,
and run the boat in a straight course at
full throttle. Slightly turn the steering
wheel for both right and left turns to
determine the amount of effort required.
If less effort is required to make left
turns:
Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt,
and turn the rear end of the trim tab
toward the left. Tighten the bolt
securely.
If less effort is required to make right
turns:
Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt,
and turn the rear end of the trim tab
toward the right. Tighten the bolt
securely.
Make
small adjustments at a time and
retest. Incorrect trim tab adjustment
can cause adverse steering.
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