2009 Evinrude 55 hp MFE MRL MJRL Outboard Boat Motor Owners Manual

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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Product Specification
CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide.
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Model Year2009
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