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

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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: Trim Positions

  Spec · 5 conditions={"model":"MFS 8/9.8B"}

• 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.

• Poor tilting movement and increased noise from Power Tilt unit

  Diagnostic · Cause: Entrapped air in the Power Tilt unit Test: Perform air purging procedure: set manual release valve to Manual, tilt motor up/down 5–6 times manually, then close valve to Power side