IMPORTANT: DO NOT use wing nuts on battery With the motor shut OFF, loosen the trim tab
connections even if they came with the battery.
Wing nuts can loosen and cause errant warning
signals or electrical system damage.
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.
Service
Before servicing the battery or the outboard, re-
move both battery cables from the battery, BLACK
(–) cable first. Keep metal objects from contacting
either battery post.
IMPORTANT: Service electrical components only
while the outboard is NOT running. Be careful when
identifying positive and negative battery cables and
posts. If you touch the wrong post with a battery ca-
ble, even briefly, the charging system will be dam-
aged.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic — handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, immediately flush with water and seek
medical attention.
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.
ADJUSTMENTS
Trim Tab
Dual standard rotation motors — Move both of
the trim tabs equally and in the same direction.
WARNING
Dual motors (one counter and one standard ro-
tation) — Set both trim tabs to the center position.
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:
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 115 hp, Johnson 150 hp 175 hp, Johnson 90 hp, Johnson CX, Johnson GL, Johnson PL, Johnson PX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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