X ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
Idle RPM in Gear
Tighten the trim tab screw to a torque of 35-40
ft. lbs. (47-54 N·m). Test the boat and, if need-
ed, repeat the procedure until steering effort
is as equal as possible.
The idle RPM in gear setting can be adjusted,
if desired, to provide more idle control, steer-
ing, and quietness in certain applications.
High outboard installations — The
trim
IMPORTANT: The Evinrude Diagnostics soft-
ware program is required to adjust the idle
RPM setting.
tab might be above the water when the out-
board is trimmed out. Steering effort might in-
crease. Steering effort will be reduced if you
trim the outboard in and submerge the trim
tab.
Trim Tab (Propeller models)
WARNING
Steering Friction
Steering friction should be adjusted so that a
slight drag is felt when turning the outboard
with the steering handle. If adjustment is nec-
essary, turn the adjustment screw:
Improper trim tab adjustment can
cause difficult 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.
•
•
Clockwise to increase friction; or
Counterclockwise to decrease friction.
2
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment
will relieve steering effort under only one set
of speed, outboard angle and load conditions.
No single adjustment can relieve steering ef-
fort under all speed, outboard 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 outboard 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.
2.
Steering friction screw
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten for “hands-off”
steering.
Reduced
steering
control
could result.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
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