Procedure
1. Inspect the propeller shaft for the presence or absence of a groove. 2. If the shaft HAS a groove, the rotation is COUNTERROTATING. 3. If the shaft does NOT have a groove, the rotation is STANDARD ROTATING.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 33 lbf·ft conditions={"stage":"Final alignment to cotter pin hole","equivalentSI":"44 N·m","equivalentMetric":"4.5 kgf·m","note":"Do not exceed this limit or propeller and shaft may be damaged"}
Diagnostic · Cause: Trim tab not correctly adjusted; reaction of outboard motor to propeller rotation Test: Test steering effort in both directions; adjust trim tab until effort is equal in both directions
Spec · 20 degrees conditions={"direction":"either forward or reverse","note":"Further movement beyond 20° increases engine speed"}
Procedure · 1. Remove the emergency stop switch clip from the emergency stop switch to prevent accidental engine start. WARNING: The propeller blades may have sharp edges; wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. 2. Remove the co...
Diagnostic · Cause: Rev limiter activation due to excessive tilt angle or propeller ventilation during sharp turn Test: Check trim angle of the outboard motor