Diagnostic
Pull or torque felt on steering wheel or tiller handle
Cause: Outboard trimmed so propeller shaft is not parallel to the water surface Test: Observe trim angle and adjust to neutral steering condition
Diagnostic
Cause: Outboard trimmed so propeller shaft is not parallel to the water surface Test: Observe trim angle and adjust to neutral steering condition
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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. Shift the outboard to the neutral (N) position. WARNING: Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a pr...
Spec · Pull to the left conditions={"trim_direction":"Trimmed out or up","installation":"Normal installation height","propeller_rotation":"Normal right-hand rotation"}
Procedure · 1. Tilt the outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lever (a - Tilt support lever, b - Knob). 2. Remove the fill cap and check the fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of th...
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