3-15EEMU01412TRIMMING OUTBOARDMOTORThe trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of the boatin the water. The correct trim angle will helpimprove performance and fuel economywhile reducing strain on the engine. The cor-rect trim angle depends upon the combina-tion of boat, engine, and propeller. Correcttrim is also affected by variables such as theload in the boat, sea conditions, and runningspeed.WARNING@Excessive trim for the operating condi-tions (either trim up or trim down) cancause boat instability and can makesteering the boat more difficult. Thisincreases the possibility of an accident.If the boat begins to feel unstable or ishard to steer, slow down and/or readjustthe trim angle.@NOTE:@Refer to the section “ADJUSTING TRIMANGLE” for instructions on usage.@1 Trim operating angle
