Transom Angle Adjustment - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

OPERATION
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
(manual tilt/SH and LH types)
ADJUSTING ROD
LOCKED POSITION PINCH
(manual tilt/XH and R types)
TURN UP
ADJUSTING ROD
46
(G and T types)
(XH, R, G and T types)
UNLOCKED
POSITION
PUSH
LOCKED POSITION
TURN UP
PUSH
ADJUSTING ROD
TO CHANGE
ADJUSTING ROD
TO LOCK
The transom angle adjusting rod
limits the tilt angle of the outboard
motor when fully lowered.
Proper adjustment prevents the
outboard motor from being tilted too
low (p. 62).
To adjust, f irst tilt the outboard motor
so it is not resting on the rod.
(manual tilt/SH and LH types)
Pinch the end of the rod.
Remove the rod and reinsert it in the
desired position.
Push the rod in and hook the end of
the rod. Then release the rod.
(XH, R, G and T types)
Push the rod in and turn the end of the
rod up, so the latch will fall into line
with the rod.
Push the rod in and turn the end of the
rod down, so the latch will fall to the
locked position. Then release the rod.