Adjustments - BRP Evinrude E15D Operator's Manual

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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 ef-
fort 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 35 to
40 ft. lbs. (47 to 54 N·m).
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the pro-
cedure until steering effort is as equal as pos-
sible.
High outboard installations — The
tab might be above the water when the out-
board is trimmed out. Steering effort might in-
crease. 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.
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ADJUSTMENTS

Dual outboards (one counter and one
standard rotation) — 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.
Place the outboard in its normal operating
position. Rotate the tilt limiter cam — pull its
tab forward and up to REDUCE the amount
of tilt UP.
Check your adjustment — tilt the outboard
fully and adjust further, if necessary. Return
the outboard to vertical position for each ad-
justment, and repeat your check after each
adjustment.
Adjusting the tilt limiter cam will
NOT prevent the outboard from tilt-
ing 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.
trim
WARNING