Trim Tabs - Maxum 2700 SE SPORT EXPRESS CRUISER Supplemental Owner's Manual

Chapter 4: Controls

Trim Tabs

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
• DO NOT allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.
• DO NOT use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe
handling characteristics.
• DO NOT use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
VIEW OF HELM
The trim tabs may be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds. The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker
switches at the helm. Before using the trim tabs read and understand the trim tab operation manual.
Observe the following:
• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the boat.
• Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one.
• After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react.
• The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The fluid level must be checked peri-
odically (at least once a year) and refilled as necessary.
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! WARNING!
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
ROCKER SWITCHES
TRANSOM
TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
(TRANSOM VIEW)