Adjustment; Trim Tab Adjustment - TOHATSU MX 50D2 Owner's Manual

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ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT

1. Trim tab adjustment

Adjustment of trim tab angle
After installing outboard motor on the
boat, use trim tab to achieve balance
between port and starboard steering
loads. Loosen trim tab nut, adjust angle of
trim tab as described below, and then
tighten the nut to specified torque.
Trim tab
Trim tab nut
Example of Adjustment
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To keep your outboard motor in the best
operating condition, it is very important
that you perform daily and periodic main-
tenance as suggested in the maintenance
schedules that follow.
If it is necessary to steer to port to make
boat run straight or if boat steers itself
to port when steering is held amid-
ships, move trailing edge of trim tab to
port side, or
If it is necessary to steer to port to make
boat run straight or if boat steers itself
to starboard when steering is held
amidships, move trailing edge of trim
tab to starboard side.
Trim Tab Trim Tab
Anti-Ventilation Plate
Steering Pivot
(Swivel Shaft)
Steering Pivot
(Swivel Shaft)