2-12E404015*404011*EMD00011*STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTINGSCREW40MHA friction device provides resistance tosteering movement. This is adjustable foroperator preference. An adjustingscrew/bolt is located on the swivel brack-et.408015EMU01297TRIM ANGLE ADJUSTING RODThe position of the trim angle adjustingrod determines the minimum trim angleof the outboard motor in relation to thetransom.EMD00310AdjustmentwDo not overtighten the friction screw/bolt.If there is too much resistance, it may bedifficult to steer, which could result in anaccident.Resistance Screw/boltIncreased Turn clockwiseDecreased Turn counterclockwise