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• In excess, cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)
Power trim allows the operator to easily adjust the position of the outboard by
pressing the trim switch.
Trim generally refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the first 20° range
of travel. This is the range used while operating a boat on plane. Moving the
outboard in closer to the boat transom is called trimming in or down. Moving the
outboard further away from the boat transom is called trimming out or up.
Tilt generally refers to adjusting the outboard further up and out of the water.
With the engine turned off, the outboard can be tilted out of the water. At low
idle speed, the outboard can also be tilted up past the trim range to permit, for
example, shallow water operation.
a - Remote control trim switch
b - Panel mount trim switch
c - Tiller handle trim switch
d - Cowl mounted trim switch (option)
e - Trim range of travel
f - Tilt range of travel
POWER TRIM OPERATION
With most boats, operating around the middle of the trim range will give
satisfactory results. However, to take full advantage of the trimming capability
there may be times when you choose to trim your outboard all the way in or
out. Along with an improvement in some performance aspects comes a greater
responsibility for the operator, and this is being aware of some potential control
hazards.
The most significant control hazard is a pull or torque that can be felt on the
steering wheel or tiller handle. This steering torque results from the outboard
being trimmed so that the propeller shaft is not parallel to the water surface.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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