Operations
WARNING
When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do not open the throttle more than half. Otherwise the boat
could become unstable, which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Stopping engine
Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or Iow speed. Stopping the
engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended.
Procedure
1. Push and hold the engine stop button until the engine comes to a complete stop.
2. After stopping the engine, tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set the fuel cock
lever or knob to the closed position.
If the outboard motor is equipped with an engine stop switch lanyard, the engine can also be
stopped by pulling the lanyard and removing the lock plate from the engine stop switch.
Trimming outboard motor
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the
water. Correct trim angle will help improve performance and fuel economy while reducing strain
on the engine. Correct trim angle depends upon the combination of boat, engine, and propeller.
Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the lead in the boat, sea conditions, and running
speed.
Excessive trim for the operating conditions (either trim up or trim down) can cause boat
instability and can make steering the boat more difficult. This increases the possibility of an
accident. If the boat begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer, slow down and/or readjust the trim
angle.
Adjusting trim angle
There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clamp bracket to adjust the outboard motor trim angle.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the trim rod from the clamp bracket while slightly tilting the outboard motor up.
WARNING
3. Reposition the rod in the desired hole.
To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rod away from the transom.
To lower the bow (“trim-in’), move the rod toward the transom.
Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your
boat and operating conditions.
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