Volvo Penta 21182210, Operator'S Manual

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Operating in “Bow-down” Position
The “bow-down” B position is normally used for accel-
eration onto plane, operating at slow planing speeds,
and running against a choppy wave condition. In the
fully “bow-down” position the boat may tend to self-
steer. You may have to compensate with the steering
wheel to keep the boat in a straight-ahead path. In this
position the boat’s bow will tend to go deeper into the
water. If the boat is operated at high speed and/or
against high waves, the bow of the boat will plow into
the water.
CAUTION!
The boat may tend to bow steer or spin about rapidly
and possibly eject occupants.
The boat trim should be adjusted to provide balanced
steering as soon as possible each time you get under-
way. Some boat, engine, and propeller combinations
may encounter boat instability and/or high steering tor-
que when operated at or near the limits of the “bow-up”
or “bow-down” positions. Boat stability and steering
torque can also vary due to changing water conditions.
If you experience boat instability and/or high steering
torque, see your Volvo Penta dealer to correct these
conditions.
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