Operation
EMU27902
Adjusting trim angle (power tilt mod-
els)
EWM00751
WARNING
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Be sure all people are clear of the out-
board motor when adjusting the tilt an-
gle, also be careful not to pinch any
body parts between the drive unit and
clamp bracket.
Use caution when trying a trim position
for the first time. Increase speed gradu-
ally and watch for any signs of instability
or control problems. Improper trim an-
gle can cause loss of control.
If equipped with a power trim and tilt
switch located on the bottom cowling,
use the switch only when the boat is at a
complete stop with the engine off. Do
not adjust the trim angle with this switch
while the boat is moving.
NOTE:
Tilt the engine to the desired angle using the
power tilt switch.
Stay within the trim operating angle when
trimming the outboard motor using the power
tilt system.
To raise the bow (“trim-out”), tilt the engine up.
To lower the bow (“trim-in”), tilt the engine
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.
EMU27911
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
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F6, Yamaha F8, Yamaha T8 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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
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| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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