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MONTEREY
BOATS
Helm Control Systems
4.5 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard and inboard/outboard drive sys-
tems have a tilt and trim feature for the engine
or outdrive. This allows the operator to control
the position of each drive unit from the helm.
Moving the outdrive or engine closer to the boat
transom is called trimming “in” or “down.” Mov-
ing the outdrive or engine further away from the
boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In
most cases, the boat will run best with the drive
unit adjusted so the hull runs at a 3 to 5 degree
angle to the water.
Typically, a switch on the control lever grip activates
the tilt/trim. The term “trim” generally refers to
the adjustment of the outdrive within the first
20
o
range of travel. This is the range used while
operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is
generally used when referring to adjusting the
outdrive further up for shallow water operation or
trailering. For information on the proper use and
maintenance of the power tilt and trim, please
refer to the engine owner’s manual.
The maximum trim angle for the outdrive or out-
board engine is preset at the factory. If necessary,
the maximum trim angle can be adjusted by your
Monterey dealer.
WARNING
EXCESSIVE TRIM FOR THE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EITHER
TRIM UP OR DOWN, CAN CAUSE BOAT INSTABILITY, PROPELLER
CAVITATION, OR MAKE STEERING THE BOAT MORE DIFFICULT.
IF THE BOAT BEGINS TO FEEL UNSTABLE OR IS HARD TO
STEER, SLOW DOWN AND ADJUST THE TRIM ANGLE.
CAUTION
OUTBOARD ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM
GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED BY TILTING THE ENGINE TO
THE FULL UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINE TURNED TO THE
WRONG POSITION. MOST BOATS REQUIRE THE STEERING
WHEEL TO BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO STARBOARD BEFORE
TILTING THE ENGINE TO THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU
SHOULD MONITOR THE ENGINE AS IT TILTS TO DETERMINE
BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT.
Mercruiser Single Engine Electronic Control Tilt/Trim Switch
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