Maneuvering
Power Trim/Tilt
See
Instruments and Controls, Power Trim
.
Operating Trim Controls
Control Lever
51267
The control button on the control lever has two func-
tions:
● Pressing the top half of the button moves the
drive trim out while raising the boat’s bow.
● Pressing the bottom half of the button moves the
drive trim in while lowering the boat’s bow.
Trim Switch
22766-1
Trimming (raising and lowering the drive) can be per-
formed by using the trim switch located on the instru-
ment panel.
● Center button: Moves the drive trim out while
raising the boat’s bow.
● The lower button moves the drive trim in while
lowering the boat’s bow.
● The top button (optional) disconnects a “catch” so
that the drive can be trimmed into the BEACH and
TILT positions. (Press this button and the center
button at the same time.)
Determining the Proper Trim
CAUTION!
Avoid trimming the sterndrive too much as steering will
be severely reduced.
The effect of the maximum “bow-up” and “bow-down”
positions will be similar for most boats. The bow posi-
tion best for your operating conditions could be at any
Operation
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