MFS 8/9.8B EF/EP variant: Trim Positions (EF/EP)

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• Trim angle adjustment – Manual tilt RC type (Transom angle adjustment)

  Procedure · 1. Stop the engine. 2. Shift into forward. 3. Raise the outboard motor to the tilt up position.

• Steering difficulty or loss of boat control during cruising

  Diagnostic · Cause: Improper trim angle (excessive trim up or down) Test: Reduce speed immediately; stop boat and inspect thrust rod / priset knob position Expected: Thrust rod / priset knob positioned so hull runs horizontal

• MFS 8/9.8B MF variant: Trim Positions (MF)

  Spec · 5

• Manual Tilt (EP Type) – Set Shallow Water Running Position

  Procedure · 1. Stop the engine. 2. Shift the outboard into forward. 3. Tilt the outboard up to one of the shallow water positions.

• Bow dips below horizontal during operation

  Diagnostic · Cause: Trim angle set too low (excessive trim down) Test: Observe hull attitude relative to horizontal water surface during slow-speed operation Expected: Hull horizontal; anti-ventilation plate parallel to water surface