The.running.angle.can.be.controlled.through.the.use.
of.power.trim.(stern.drives).and/or.trim.tabs..See.
Section.E-8.-.Trim.Tabs.and.Section.S-7.-.Trimming.
Your.Boat.for.information.on.the.use.of.trim.tabs.and.
tilt/trim.control.switches.(if.applicable).
NOTICE
DO NOT operate the engine with the stern
drive tilted up. Severe damage to the engine
drive system can result. Consult the Engine
Owner’s manual for specific information.
E - 8 TRIM TABS
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Electric/hydraulic.trim.tabs.are.standard.equipment.
and.help.provide.maximum.control.of.the.hull.in.all..
water.and.load.conditions..If.used.properly,.trim.tabs.
can:.
a.. Compensate.for.wind.and.load.listing..
(level.the.boat.side.to.side).
b.. Induce.faster.planing.and.help.achieve..
optimum.running.angle.(see.Section.E-7.-.
Running.Angle.&.Power.Trim/Tilt).
The.proper.use.of.electric/hydraulic.trim.tabs.requires.
a.basic.understanding.of.trim.tab.operation.and.some.
practice.in.calm.water..Be.sure.to.read.the.manufac-
turer’s.literature.included.in.the.owner’s.packet.
Figure E-7: Running Angle
The.trim.tab.control.uses.two.(2).momentary-type.
rocker.switches..The.trim.tab.switches.control.the.
attitude.or.position.of.the.boat..The.trim.tab.switches.
are labeled by position such as “Bow Up” and “Bow
Down”. They are also labeled for “Port” and “Stbd”.
When.pressed,.the.label.indicates.what.happens.to.
the.bow.of.the.boat.
A. Power Trim
Trim.angle.is.how.far.in.or.out,.the.lower.unit.is.
positioned.in.relation.to.the.bottom.of.the.boat...
The.trim.angle.of.the.lower.unit.has.a.distinct.affect..
on.the.running.angle.of.the.boat.
Before.leaving.the.dock.and.utilizing.the.trim.tabs,.
ensure.the.trim.tabs.are.in.the.full.up.position..Press.
both.lower.halves.of.the.trim.tab.switches.and.hold.
(for.approximately.10.seconds).until.the.tabs.are..
full.up.
The.power.trim.system.permits.control.of.the.trim.
angle.of.the.drive.unit.relative.to.the.boat,.at.the.touch.
of.a.button.
It.allows.the.drive.unit.to.be.raised.(trimmed.out).for.
shallow.water.operation..Power.trim.also.allows.the.
operator.to.adjust.the.drive.unit.while.underway.to.
provide.the.ideal.running.angle.for.a.given.load.and.
water.condition..Additional.information.can.be.found..
in.the.engine.owner’s.manual.
A. Control Listing
Wind,.loading.and.many.other.factors.can.result.in..
the.boat.tilting.or.leaning.towards.one.side.while.
running..This.is.called.listing.and.can.be.negated.
using.trim.tabs..
B. Power Tilt
Power.tilt.allows.the.operator.to.raise.and.lower..
the.drive.unit.for.trailering,.launching,.and.beaching..
Additional.information.on.power.tilt.can.be.found.in..
the.engine.manufacturer’s.manual.included.with.this.
manual.
Pressing.the.lower.port.trim.tab.switch.will.move.the.
starboard.trim.tab.upward..This.will.result.in.the.port.
bow.of.the.boat.being.allowed.to.rise..
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
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