3-20EADJUSTING TRIM ANGLEEMU00951Manual tilt modelThere are 4 or 5 holes provided in the clampbracket to adjust the outboard motor trimangle.1) Stop the engine.2) Remove the trim angle adjusting rod 1from the clamp bracket while tilting themotor up slightly.3) Reposition the rod in the desired hole.To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rodaway from the transom.To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the rodtoward the transom.Make test runs with the trim set to differentangles to find the position that works best foryour boat and operating conditions.WARNING@ Stop the engine before adjusting thetrim angle. Use care to avoid being pinched whenremoving or installing the rod. Use caution when trying a trim posi-tion for the first time. Increase speedgradually and watch for any signs ofinstability or control problems.Improper trim angle can cause loss ofcontrol.@NOTE:@The outboard motor trim angle can bechanged approximately 4 degrees by shift-ing the trim adjusting-rod one hole.@
