Trim Tab; Break-In Operation - TOHATSU EverRun MX 18E2 Service Manual

Service Information
1
2

1 Trim Tab

Do not reuse.
å
1
2
3
1 Trim Tab
2 Anti-Ventilation Plate
3 Steering Pivot (Swivel Shaft)

5. Break-In Operation

Break-in operation is needed for the purpose of
smoothening sliding surfaces between components such
as pistons, piston rings, piston pins, cylinder, and gears.
Break-In Operation...10 Hours
Time
Method of break-
in operation
1-20
3
∫
1
2
3
0 10 minutes
Throttle Opening: 1/2 of
Trolling or idling
WOT at approximately
3,000 r/min
▽
Run at the lowest speed.
8) Trim Tab
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 bolt 2, adjust angle of trim tab 1
as described below, and then tighten the bolt to specified
torque.
Trim Tab bolt 2 :
6 N · m (4 lb · ft) [0.6 kgf · m]
Example of Adjustment
å If it is necessary to steer to starboard to make boat run
straight or if boat steers itself to port when steering is
held amidships, 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.
Change trim tab angle a little for each test run and
repeat the process several times until the best
position is found.
2 hours 3 hours
Throttle Opening: 3/4 of
WOT at approximately
4,000 r/min
▽Running at WOT for one
minute every 10 minutes is
acceptable.
10 hours
Throttle Opening: 3/4 of
Regular operation
WOT at approximately
4,000 r/min
▽
Running at WOT for short
period is acceptable.
2st X18E2 2012
GB