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ROUTINE SERVICE
ADJUSTMENTS
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If the needle was below the lowest mark, move
the thick part of the cam AWAY from the contact
point. Tighten the screw, and recheck the gauge
reading.
Tighten eccentric cam retaining screw and check
needle position at full trim DOWN.
Trim Tab Adjustment
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
conditions.
If the boat pulls to the left or right when its load is
evenly distributed, adjust the trim tab as follows:
•
With the remote control in NEUTRAL and the
engine OFF, loosen the trim tab screw.
•
If the boat pulled to the right, move rear of the
trim tab slightly to the right.
•
If the boat pulled to the left, move rear of the
trim tab slightly to the left.
Tighten the trim tab screw as follows:
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15 – 30 HP: 60 to 80 in. lbs. (7 to 9 N·m).
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the procedure
until steering effort is as equal as possible.
Outboards with High Transom Heights
The trim tab may be above the surface of the
water when the outboard is trimmed out. Steering
effort might increase. Lower the trim setting to
submerge the trim tab and to reduce steering
effort.
1. Lever
2. Eccentric cam
3. Contact point
4. Cam screw
DR5090
WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause
difficult steering and loss of control.
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1. Trim tab screw 007044
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