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ADJUSTING TRIM ANGLE
EMU00951
Manual tilt model
There are 4 or 5 holes provided in the
clamp bracket to adjust the outboard
motor trim angle.
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1)
2)
Stop the engine.
Remove the trim angle adjusting rod
1 from the clamp bracket while tilting
the motor up slightly.
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3)
Reposition the rod in the desired hole.
To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the
rod away from the transom.
To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the
rod toward the transom.
Make test runs with the trim set to differ-
ent angles to find the position that works
best for your boat and operating condi-
tions.
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Stop the engine before adjusting the
trim angle.
Use care to avoid being pinched when
removing or installing the rod.
Use caution when trying a trim position
for the first time. Increase speed gradu-
ally and watch for any signs of instabili-
ty or control problems. Improper trim
angle can cause loss of control.
NOTE:
The outboard motor trim angle can be
changed approximately 4 degrees by
shifting the trim adjusting-rod one hole.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 8C |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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