Operation
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Procedure
1.
Turn the main switch to “
” (off).
2.
After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a
fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.
3.
Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap (if equipped).
4.
Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
cord and removing the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, then turning the main switch
to “
” (off).
EMU27862
Trimming outboard motor
WARNING
EWM00740
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make steer-
ing 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.
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 im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-
gle depends upon the combination of boat,
engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af-
fected by variables such as the load in the
boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
EMU27872
Adjusting trim angle for manual tilt
models
There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clamp
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.
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 to-
ward the transom.
1. Trim operating angle
1. Trim rod
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