Components20EMU26153Power trim and tilt switch on bottomengine cowlingThe power trim and tilt switch is located onthe side of the bottom engine cowling. Press-ing the switch “ ” (up) trims the outboardmotor up, and then tilts it up. Pressing theswitch “ ” (down) tilts the outboard motordown and trims it down. When the switch isreleased, the outboard motor will stop in itscurrent position.For instructions on using the power trim andtilt switch, see page 48.WARNINGEWM01030Use the power trim and tilt switch locatedon the bottom engine cowling only whenthe boat is at a complete stop with the en-gine off. Attempting to use this switchwhile the boat is moving could increasethe risk of falling overboard and coulddistract the operator, increasing the riskof collision with another boat or an obsta-cle.EMU26244Trim tab with anodeWARNINGEWM00840An improperly adjusted trim tab couldcause difficult steering. Always test runafter the trim tab has been installed or re-placed to be sure steering is correct. Besure you have tightened the bolt after ad-justing the trim tab.The trim tab should be adjusted so that thesteering control can be turned to either theright or left by applying the same amount offorce.If the boat tends to veer to the left (port side),turn the trim tab rear end to the port side “A”in the figure. If the boat tends to veer to theright (starboard side), turn the trim tab end tothe starboard side “B” in the figure.NOTICEECM00840The trim tab also serves as an anode toprotect the engine from electrochemicalcorrosion. Never paint the trim tab as itwill become ineffective as an anode.ZMU03851