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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Tilt Lock Lever
The tilt lock lever is used to support
the outboard motor in the fully-raised
position.
When the boat is to be moored for a
long time, tilt the outboard motor up
as far as it will go. Then move the tilt
lock lever to the LOCK position, and
gently lower the outboard motor until
the lever contacts the stern bracket.
Engine Cover Latch
(front/rear)
The engine cover latch fastens the
engine cover to the outboard motor.
Trim Tab
The trim tab compensates for “torque
steer,” which is a reaction of the
outboard motor to propeller rotation.
If uncompensated, torque steer would
make the outboard motor tend to turn
to one side.
When the trim tab is correctly
adjusted (p.93), steering effort is
equal in either direction.
LOCK
FREE
STERN BRACKET
TILT LOCK LEVER
UNLATCH
LOCK
ENGINE
COVER
LATCHES
(front/rear)
GEAR CASE
GROMMET
TRIM TAB BOLT
TRIM TAB
