Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Section 7
7-10
Cruiser
Power Trim and Tilt
The following information is a basic guideline only
and may not apply to your specific power tilt unit.
See the
Engine Operator’s Manual for information
on your power tilt operation, adjustment and
maintenance.
The engine’s power tilt generally operates in
conjunction with the power trim system, which is
commonly called power trim and tilt. This system
allows you to raise and lower the lower drive unit
and propeller to adjust trim (the planing and
running angle of the boat while under way) and tilt
(used to position the lower drive unit up beyond
the power trim range used for trailering, launching
or beaching). Never use power tilt while the
engine is running.
Power Trim Operation
The following information is a basic guideline only
and may not apply to your specific power trim
unit. See the
Engine Operator’s Manual for
information on your power trim operation,
adjustment and maintenance.
The engine’s power trim allows you to raise and
lower the lower drive unit and propeller to adjust
the planing and running angle of the boat while
under way.
Boat trim adjustment while under way greatly
affects boat performance and efficiency. During
normal operation while under way at speed, trim
the boat to the best possible position to reduce
the wetted surface of the hull. With less boat in
the water, both speed and fuel economy increase.
Adjust systems with manual trim adjustment for
best overall operation for the load and conditions.
Engines with power trim allow for continuous
adjustment for best results.
You can adjust the power trim by using a switch at
the helm area or on the throttle control. Trim
gauges are available in most applications to
provide a visual gauge-to-trim position. Most
gauges indicate trim position between UP (out,
away from the transom) and DOWN (in, closer to
the transom).
Figure 7-9
Figure 7-10
CORRECT
IN TOO FAR
OUT TOO FAR
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