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TRIMMING OUTBOARDMOTOR

The trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water. The correct trim angle will help improve performance and fuel economy while reducing strain on the engine. The correct trim angle depends upon the combination of boat, engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also affected by variables such as the load in the boat, sea conditions, and running speed.

 

 

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Excessive trim for the operating condi-

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tions (either trim up or trim down) can

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cause boat instability and can make

 

 

steering 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

 

Refer to the section “ADJUSTING TRIM

 

 

ANGLE” for instructions on usage.

 

 

 

 

 

1Trim operating angle

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