TOB-120,TOB-300
Tilt Adjustment
Owner’s Manual
Motor tilt must be adjusted to propel boat through the water with an even keel. If the motor is tilted too far outward, bow of the boat would ride too high in the water obscuring the operator's view and be susceptible to sudden movement by high winds and waves. If the motor is tilted too far inward, the bow may dig into high waves or wakes.
A 12 to 15 degree tilt is recommended. This angle may need to be adjusted according to the weight of boat and passengers.
Improper transom height or tilt angle may result in boat "porpoising" or motor cavitation.
Boat porpoising is a condition where the bow of the boat raises and falls rapidly and continuously.
Motor cavitation is a condition where turbulent air passes by the propeller resulting in an increase in motor speed coupled with a rapid drop in boat speed. These conditions can also be caused by fast turns, rough water, wrong or obstructed propeller, or poor boat design.
To adjust, stop motor and allow propeller to come to a full stop. Tilt motor all the way up to the storage position, then remove Tilt Lock Bracket Pin.
To determine the best motor tilt angle, start with the Tilt Lock Adjustment Pin in the center set of holes. In calm water, operate boat at full throttle with a normal load. Adjust tilt angle as necessary to establish a near even keel.
Steering Adjustment
The amount of resistance to movement of the steering handle is adjustable. Loosen or tighten the steering tension bolt using an open end spanner wrench (supplied).
IMPORTANT: The tension bolt may fall out if loosened | too |
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