Outboards Group FPP2.8A, Owner'S Manual, Page: 57 / 96

Operation
FPP4A, FPP6A FPP2.8A
1
A
B
1. Trim rod
FPP4A, FPP6A
1
A
B
1. Trim operating angle
1
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models
1. Trim rod
3. Change the position of the trim rod in di-
WARNING
rection
“A”
to raise the bow
(“trim
-
out”).
*
Stop the engine before adjusting the
Change the position of the trim rod in di-
trim angle.
rection
“B”
to lower the bow
(“trim
-
in”).
*
Use care to avoid being pinched when
TIP:
removing or installing the rod. The outboard motor trim angle changes ap-
*
Use caution when trying a trim position proximately 4 degrees when the trim rod posi-
for the first time. Increase speed gradu- tion is changed by 1 hole.
ally and watch for any signs of instability 4. Make test runs with the outboard motor
or control problems. Improper trim an- set at different trim angles to find the po-
gle can cause loss of control. sition that works best for your boat and
There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clamp
operating conditions.
bracket to adjust the outboard motor trim an-
gle.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Tilt the outboard motor up, and then re-
move the trim rod from the clamp bracket.
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