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- Operation
OPERATION
MANUAL TRIM
The
Touch-Trim
TM
feature allows the operator to
trim the motor (change motor angle) without manu-
ally tilting the motor. This feature can be operated
at idle speed or while the boat is underway.
To become familiar with the
Touch-Trim
feature, it
is recommended you make test runs at moderate
speeds and various trim positions. Note the time it
takes the boat to plane, the boat speed, ride, and
action.
Operation at Idle Speed
Make sure the engine is at idle speed and the shift
handle is in NEUTRAL.
Place tilt/run lever in the TILT position.
To tilt motor down:
• Move shift lever to FORWARD. The motor will tilt
down until the tilt/run lever is placed in RUN, or
the motor reaches the maximum “down” position.
To tilt motor up:
• Move shift lever to REVERSE. The motor will tilt
itself up until the tilt/run lever is placed in RUN.
IMPORTANT:
Care must be taken when tilting the
motor up. The water intakes MUST be completely
submerged while engine is running.
Operation Underway
The
Touch-Trim
feature allows the operator to trim
the motor (change motor angle) while underway to
improve acceleration, speed, and to meet changing
water conditions.
Boat performance and trim position will differ de-
pending on the type of boat, load, propeller, and op-
erating conditions. The best ride, fuel economy,
performance, and speed is determined by the oper-
ator’s use of the
Touch-Trim
feature.
The effect of the maximum bow-up and bow-down
positions will be relatively the same for most appli-
cations, however, the bow position that is best for
your operating conditions could be at any trim set-
ting between the maximum bow-up and bow-down
positions.
The boat will be properly trimmed when the trim an-
gle is adjusted to provide a bow position that results
in the best boat performance for your particular op-
erating conditions.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the boat remains on
plane during the following steps.
Bow-Up
To move the boat’s bow UP:
• Slowly start to reduce the engine throttle setting.
• While boat speed is being reduced, place the tilt/
run lever in the TILT position. The motor will au-
tomatically start to tilt up.
• Place the tilt/tun lever in RUN to lock the motor in
the desired bow-up position.
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Bow-up
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Maximum trim
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate ventilation or permit exhaust
fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
DANGER
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to
result in serious injury or death. Assure the
engine and prop area is clear of people and
objects before starting engine or operating
boat. Do not allow anyone near a propeller,
even when the engine is off. Blades can be
sharp and the propeller can continue to turn
even after the engine is off. Always shut off
the engine when near people in the water.
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