Operation
bottom engine cowling (if equipped) To raise the bow (trim-out), press the switch
only when the boat is at a complete
stop with the engine off.
“
” (up).
To lower the bow (trim-in), press the switch
” (down).
“
Adjust the outboard motor trim angle using
the power trim and tilt switch.
Make test runs with the trim set to different
angles to find the position that works best for
your boat and operating conditions.
NOTE:
To adjust the trim angle while the boat is
moving, use the power trim and tilt switch lo-
cated on the remote control device or tiller
handle, if equipped.
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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
the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the
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
1.
Power trim and tilt switch
UP
DN
1
1.
Optimum angle (level keel line)
Bow Up
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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
1.
Power trim and tilt switch
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha LZ300C, Yamaha Z300C |
| 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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