Adjustments - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual

Trim Tab
WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause difficult
steering.
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.
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment will relieve
steering effort under only one set of speed, outboard angle
and load conditions. No single adjustment can relieve
steering effort under all speed, outboard angle and load
conditions. If the boat pulls to the left or right when its load
is evenly distributed, adjust the trim tab as follows:
With the outboard shut OFF, loosen the trim tab screw. If
the boat pulled to the right, move the rear of the trim tab
slightly to the right. If the boat pulled to the left, move the
rear of the trim tab slightly to the left.
Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 47 to 54 N·m (35
to 40 ft. lbs.).
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the procedure until
steering effort is as equal as possible.
High outboard installations — The trim tab might be
above the water when the outboard is trimmed out. Steer-
ing effort might increase. Steering effort will be reduced if
you trim the outboard in and submerge the trim tab.
Dual standard rotation outboards — Move both trim
tabs equally and in the same direction.
Dual outboards (one counter and one standard rota-
tion) — Set both trim tabs to the center position.
Tilt Limiter Cam
If your outboard contacts the boat's motor well while tilting,
adjust the tilt limiter cam to limit maximum tilt-up.

ADJUSTMENTS

Place the outboard in its normal operating position. Rotate
the tilt limiter cam — pull its tab forward and up to RE-
DUCE the amount of tilt UP.
Check your adjustment — tilt the outboard fully and adjust
further, if necessary. Return the outboard to vertical posi-
tion for each adjustment, and repeat your check after each
adjustment.
Adjusting the tilt limiter cam will NOT prevent the
outboard from tilting fully and contacting the motor
well if the gearcase hits an object at high speed.
Such contact could damage the outboard and boat
and injure boat occupants.
WARNING
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