Trim Tab Adjustment - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z 8A3 9.8A3 Owner's Manual

lever, turn the throttle friction adjustment
screw on the front of the remote control.
Turn clockwise to increase the load and
counter-clockwise to decrease it.
A
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1. Throttle friction adjustment screw
A. Lighter
B. Heavier
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4. Trim Tab Adjustment

I f s t r a i g h t - l i n e c r u i s i n g c a n n o t b e
achieved, adjust the trim tab located under
the anti-ventilation plate.
B
A
1. Tilt tab
If the boat veers toward the right, direct
the trim tab towards A.
If the boat veers toward the left, direct
the trim tab towards B.
B
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Notes
The trim tab also acts as an anode to
prevent electrolytic corrosion. Therefore
do not paint or grease this part.
After adjustment securely tighten the
trim tab fixing bolt.
Check for looseness of the bolt and the
trim tab at regular intervals.
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Note
Due to corrosion, the trim tab will wear
down over time.
The trim tab should be replaced when it has
eroded 2/3 of it's regular size.
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WARNING
Inappropriate adjustment of trim tab
could cause steering difficulty. After
installing or readjusting trim tab, check
if steering load is even.
Tighten trim tab bolt to specified torque.
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WARNING
Be sure that outboard motor is secured
to transom or service stand, or acciden-
tal drop or fall of outboard motor could
lead to severe personal injury.
Be sure to lock outboard motor if it is
tilted up, or accidental fall of outboard
motor could lead to severe personal
injury.
Do not go under outboard motor tilted
up and locked, or accidental fall of out-
board motor could lead to severe per-
sonal injury.
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