Operation514. When using a portable fuel tank, discon-nect the fuel hose, and then install thefuel joint cap. WARNING! When not us-ing a portable fuel tank, make sure toinstall the fuel joint cap. Otherwise, in-jury could result from striking the fueljoint accidentally. [EWM02412]EMU27864Trimming outboard motorWARNINGEWM00741Excessive trim for the operating condi-tions (either trim up or trim down) cancause boat instability and can make steer-ing the boat more difficult. This increasesthe possibility of an accident. If the boatbegins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.The trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of the boatin the water. Correct trim angle will help im-prove performance and fuel economy whilereducing strain on the engine. Correct trimangle depends upon the combination ofboat, engine, and propeller. Correct trim isalso affected by variables such as the load inthe boat, sea conditions, and running speed.F2.5A1. Closed position1. Fuel hose2. Fuel joint capZMU0687111ZMU06753211. Trim operating angle
