Trim Tab Adjustment - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Installation Manual

Trim Tab Adjustment

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WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause
difficult steering and loss of control.
A propeller will generate steering torque when the
propeller shaft is not running parallel to the water's
surface. The trim tab is adjustable to compensate
for this steering torque.
A single trim t ab adjustment will
IMPORTANT:
relieve steering effort under only one set of speed,
outboard angle and loa d condit ions. No sing le
adjustment ca n relieve steering
conditions.
If the boat pulls to the left or right when its load is
evenly distributed, adjust the trim tab as follows:
With the remo te co ntrol in NEUTRAL and the
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engine OFF, loosen the trim tab screw.
If the boa t pulled to the right, move rear of the
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trim tab slightly to the right.
If the bo at pulled to the left, move rear of the
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trim tab slightly to the left.
Tighten the trim tab screw as follows:
40 – 300 HP: 35 to 40 ft. lbs. (47 to 54 N·m).
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15 – 30 HP: 60 to 80 in. lbs. (7 to 9 N·m).
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40 – 300 HP Models
1. Trim tab screw
WATER TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
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15 – 30 HP Models
1. Trim tab screw
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the procedure
effort und er all
until steering effort is as equal as possible.
Outboards with High Transom Heights
The trim tab may be ab ove the surface o f th e
water when the out board is trimmed out. Steering
effort might increase.
submerge the trim t ab and t o reduce steerin g
effort.
Dual Standard Rotation Outboards
Move both trim t abs equa lly and in the same
direction.
Dual Outboards, One Counter and One
Standard Rotation
Set both trim tabs to the center position.
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Lower the trim setting to
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