Operation
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bottom engine cowling (if equipped)
only when the boat is at a complete
stop with the engine off.
Adjust the outboard motor trim angle using
the power trim and tilt switch.
To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch
“
” (up).
To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch
“
” (down).
Make test runs with the trim set to different
angles to find the position that works best for
your boat and operating conditions.
NOTE:
To adjust the trim angle while the boat is
moving, use the power trim and tilt switch lo-
cated on the remote control device or tiller
handle, if equipped.
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Adjusting boat trim
When the boat is on plane, a bow-up attitude
results in less drag, greater stability and effi-
ciency. This is generally when the keel line of
the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the
bow up, the boat may have a greater tenden-
cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen-
sate for this as you steer. The trim tab can
also be adjusted to help offset this effect.
When the bow of the boat is down, it is easier
to accelerate from a standing start onto
plane.
Bow Up
Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat
too high in the water. Performance and econ-
omy are decreased because the hull of the
1. Power trim and tilt switch
1. Power trim and tilt switch
1. Power trim and tilt switch
UP
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1. Optimum angle (level keel line)
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