Steering Load Adjustment - TOHATSU EverRun MX 18E2 Owner's Manual

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.
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.

2. Steering load adjustment

Steering load can be adjusted by turning
the steering adjust bolt on the Swivel
Bracket.
Turn clockwise to increase load.
Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the
load.
Note
The steering adjust bolt is used to adjust the
sliding load of the steering, but not to fix the
steering. If excess tightening given to the
bolt may lead a cause of damage to the
swivel bracket.
WARNING
Do not overtighten the throttle grip or
remote control tensioner or it could result
in difficulty of movement resulting in the
loss of control causing an accident and
could lead to severe injury.
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