Diagnostic
Cause: Engine trimmed too far under (in) while on plane — a condition called plowing Test: Observe boat attitude while on plane; if bow is down and steering is heavy or erratic, engine is over-trimmed in
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Pull to the right conditions={"trim_direction":"Trimmed in or down","propeller_rotation":"Normal right-hand rotation"}
Procedure · 1. Purchase a stainless steel tilt pin (17-49930A 1) from your dealer. 2. Select the desired adjustment hole in the transom brackets that limits the trim in angle to the preferred position. 3. Insert the stainless ste...
Spec · Pull to the left conditions={"trim_direction":"Trimmed out or up","installation":"Normal installation height","propeller_rotation":"Normal right-hand rotation"}
Procedure · 1. Check whether the exhaust relief hole on the outboard is submerged when the engine is trimmed full in while running at idle speed. WARNING: If the exhaust relief hole becomes submerged, it may result in exhaust res...
Diagnostic · Cause: Excessive trim-in causing the bow to plow through water while on plane