Basic components UP DN ZMU03517 EMU26151 Power trim and tilt switch on bottom engine cowling The power trim and tilt switch is located on the side of the bottom engine cowling. Press- ing the switch “ ” (up) trims the outboard motor up, then tilts it up. Pressing the switch ” (down) tilts the outboard motor down and trims it down. When the switch is re- leased, the outboard motor will stop in its current position. NOTE: For instructions on using the power trim and tilt switch, see page 36. EMU26241 Trim tab with anode The trim tab should be adjusted so that the steering control can be turned to either the right or left by applying the same amount of force.
EWM01030 EWM00840 WARNING WARNING An improperly adjusted trim tab could cause difficult steering. Always test run after the trim tab has been installed or re- placed to be sure steering is correct. Be sure you have tightened the bolt after ad- justing the trim tab. Use the power trim and tilt switch located on the bottom engine cowling only when the boat is at a complete stop with the en- gine off. Attempting to use this switch while the boat is moving could increase the risk of falling overboard and could distract the operator, increasing the risk of collision with another boat or an obsta- cle.
If the boat tends to veer the left (port side), turn the trim tab rear end to the port side “A” in the figure. If the boat tends to veer the right (starboard side), turn the trim tab end to the starboard side “B” in the figure. ECM00840 CAUTION: The trim tab also serves as an anode to protect the engine from electrochemical corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it will become ineffective as an anode. 15