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6. OPERATIBFJ<br />
‘Ikim Tab Adjustment<br />
TIGHTENING B<br />
The trim tab is provided to adjust for<br />
“torque steer” which is a reaction of<br />
the propeller rotation or propeller<br />
torque. If during a high speed turn an<br />
unequal amount of effort is required to<br />
turn the boat right or left, adjust the<br />
trim tab so that an equal amount of<br />
effort is required.<br />
Distribute the load evenly in the boat<br />
and run the boat in a straight course at<br />
full throttle. Slightly turn the steering<br />
wheel or tiller handle for both right<br />
and’ left turns to determine the amount<br />
of effon required.<br />
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If less effort is required to make left<br />
turns:<br />
Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt<br />
and turn the rear end of the trim tab<br />
toward the left. Tighten the bolt<br />
securely.<br />
If less effort is .required to make right<br />
turns:<br />
Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt<br />
and turn the rear end of the trim tab<br />
toward the right. Tighten the bolt<br />
securely.<br />
Make small adjustments at a time and<br />
retest. Incorrect trim tab adjustment<br />
can cause adverse steering.<br />
The trim tab also functions as a sacrifi-<br />
cial anode.<br />
-1 Painting or coating the<br />
anode will lead to rust and corrosion<br />
damage to the outboard motor
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