2005 Johnson 90 115 150 175 hp PL PX CX GL 2-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

ADJUSTMENTS
Trim Tab
Tilt Limiter Cam
If  your  outboard  contacts  the  boat’s  motor  well
while tilting, adjust the tilt limiter cam to limit maxi-
mum tilt-up:
WARNING
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause dif-
ficult steering.
A propeller will generate steering torque when the
propeller shaft is not running parallel to the water’s
surface. The trim  tab is adjustable to  compensate
for this steering torque.
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment will re-
lieve steering effort under only one set of speed,
motor angle and load conditions. No single adjust-
ment  can  relieve  steering  effort  under  all  speed,
motor angle and load conditions. If the boat pulls to
the left or right when its load is evenly distributed,
adjust the trim tab as follows:
With  the  motor  shut  OFF,  loosen  the  trim  tab
screw. If the boat pulled to the right, move the rear
of the trim tab slightly to the right. If the boat pulled
to the left, move the rear of the trim tab slightly to
the left.
Place the outboard in its normal operating position.
Rotate the tilt limiter cam — pull its tab forward and
up to REDUCE the amount of tilt UP.
Check your adjustment — tilt the outboard fully and
adjust further, if necessary. Return the outboard to
vertical  position  for  each  adjustment,  and  repeat
your check after each adjustment.
WARNING
Adjusting the tilt limiter cam will NOT pre-
vent the outboard from tilting fully and con-
tacting the motor well if the gearcase hits an
object  at  high  speed.  Such  contact  could
damage  the  outboard  and  boat  and  injure
boat occupants.
Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 35 to 40 ft.
lbs. (47 to 54 N·m).
Test the boat and, if needed, repeat the procedure
until steering effort is as equal as possible.
High motor installations  —  The  trim  tab  might
be above the water when the motor is trimmed out.
Steering effort might increase. Steering effort will
be reduced if you trim the motor in and submerge
the trim tab.
Dual standard rotation motors  —  Move  both of
the trim tabs equally and in the same direction.
Dual motors (one counter and one standard ro-
tation)  —  Set both trim tabs to the center position.
Maintenance - 39
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CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
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Model Year2005
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