Operation
Use the power tilt switch located on the
bottom engine cowling (if equipped)
only when the boat is at a complete stop
with the engine off.
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Adjusting boat trim
When the boat is on plane, a bow-up attitude
results in less drag, greater stability and effi-
ciency. This is generally when the keel line of
Adjust the outboard motor trim angle using the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the
the power trim and tilt switch.
bow up, the boat may have a greater tenden-
cy to steer to one side or the other. Compen-
sate for this as you steer. The trim tab can
also be adjusted to help offset this effect.
When the bow of the boat is down, it is easier
to accelerate from a standing start onto plane.
1.
Power trim and tilt switch
Bow Up
Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat
too high in the water. Performance and econ-
omy are decreased because the hull of the
boat is pushing the water and there is more air
drag. Excessive trim-out can also cause the
propeller to ventilate, which reduces perfor-
1
. Power trim and tilt switch
To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch mance further, and the boat may “porpoise”
” (up).
(hop in the water), which could throw the op-
To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch erator and passengers overboard.
” (down).
“
“
Make test runs with the trim set to different an-
gles to find the position that works best for
your boat and operating conditions.
NOTE:
To adjust the trim angle while the boat is mov-
ing, use the power trim and tilt switch located
on the remote control device or tiller handle, if
equipped.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F150C, Yamaha LF150C |
| 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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