Adjustment; Trim Tab Adjustment - TOHATSU EverRun MX 18E2 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
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.
Trim Tab Trim Tab
Anti-Ventilation Plate
Steering Pivot
(Swivel Shaft)
Notes
 Change trim tab angle a little for each
test run and repeat the process several
times until the best position is found.
 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.
Due to corrosion, the trim tab will wear
down over time.
Steering Pivot
(Swivel Shaft)