3. CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
(common) Transom Angle Adjusting Rod
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD
The transom angle adjusting rod is
used to adjust the motor angle to
achieve the correct boat trim. There
are 5 adjustment holes located in the
stem bracket.
Push in and turn the transom angle
adjusting rod up to remove. To install
insert into the proper hole and turn
down to lock. After installation pull
the transom angle adjusting rod out-
ward to be sure it is locked in place.
Start with the transom angle adjusting
rod in the hole closest to the boat tran-
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TRANSOM ANGLE
TO CHANGE ADJUSTING ROD
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UNLOCKED
POSITION
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-1
--1’
I/
TO LOCK LOCKED POSITION
som, lower the motor and operate the
boat at full speed. If the bow is exces-
sively low stop the boat and motor. Tilt
the motor up and raise the transom
angle adjusting rod one more hole
away from the transom and retest. The
optimum boat trim is when the boat is
parallel with the water. The transom
angle adjusting rod stops the motors
forward movement.
The motor should never be operated
with the transom angle adjusting rod
removed.