Power Tilt Switch (Motor Pan); Trim Meter - Honda Outboard Motor BF40A/50A Owner's Manual

3. CONTROLS (POWER TRIM/TILT TYPE)
XRTA type outboard
Power Trim
Do not trim this engine when you are
using a large amount of throttle opening.
If you do try to tim the engine (for
example, wide open throttle), under
certain conditions, propeller thrust may
override the power trim hydraulics and
cause the engine to return to the transom
angle adjusting rod. (Full "in" position)
Power Tilt
Press the power tilt switch on the remote
control lever to adjust the motor tilt
angle of 20' to 60".
By using the power tilt switch the
operator can change the tilt angle of the
motor for shallow water operation,
beaching, launching from a trailer, or
mooring.
Power Tilt Switch (motor pan)
POWER TILT SWITCH
The power tilt switch located on the
motor pan is a convenience switch for
tilting the motor for trailering, or
preforming outboard maintenance. This
power tilt switch should only be oper-
ated with the boat is stopped and motor
Off.
Trim Meter
TRIM METER
The trim meter has a range of 0' to 20"
and indicates the trim angle of the
outboard motor. Refer to the him meter
when using the power trim/tilt switch to
achieve proper boat performance.
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