Diagnostic
Bow too low
Cause: Load in the front of the boat, or outboard motor trimmed too low Test: Observe boat attitude at speed; check trim angle and load distribution
Diagnostic
Cause: Load in the front of the boat, or outboard motor trimmed too low Test: Observe boat attitude at speed; check trim angle and load distribution
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 2000 rpm conditions={"ambientTemp":"Below 41°F (5°C)","method":"Push fast idle button, then move control lever forward or reverse"}
Procedure · 1. Use the power trim/tilt switch (see pages 75–76) to tilt the outboard motor up so the propeller and gear case clear the bottom. 2. Proceed at low speed. 3. Monitor water flow from the cooling system indicator (see ...
Spec · 9 lbf·ft conditions={"also":"12 N·m, 1.2 kgf·m","method":"Hand-tight until contact, then 7/8 turn additional with suitable tool"}
Procedure · 1. Use the power trim/tilt switch (UP or DN side) to adjust the angle of the outboard motor. The switch can be used whether the boat is underway or stopped. 2. Refer to the trim meter (p. 44) for an indication of whet...
Diagnostic · Cause: Load in the rear of the boat, or outboard motor trimmed too high Test: Observe boat attitude at speed; check trim angle and load distribution