Components
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steering control can be turned to either the
right or left by applying the same amount of
force.
If the boat tends to veer to the left (port side),
turn the trim tab rear end to the port side “A”
in the figure.
If the boat tends to veer to the right (star-
board side), turn the trim tab end to the star-
board side “B” in the figure.
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Trim rod (tilt pin)
The position of the trim rod determines the
minimum trim angle of the outboard motor in
relation to the transom.
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Tilt lock mechanism
The tilt lock mechanism is used to prevent
the outboard motor from lifting out of the wa-
ter when in reverse gear.
To tilt the outboard motor up, set the tilt lock
lever to the “” (up) position. To tilt the out-
board motor down, set the tilt lock lever to
the “” (down) position.
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Tilt support knob
To keep the outboard motor in the tilted up
position, push the tilt support knob under the
swivel bracket.
NOTICE
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Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt sup-
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
Bolt tightening torque:
8.0 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
1
2
B
A
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1. Tilt lock lever
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