Operation
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1. Fuel joint
2. Fuel hose
3.
Tighten the air vent screw by turning it
clockwise.
1. Air vent screw
4.
Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
TIP:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
cord and removing the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, then turning the main switch
to "
" (off).
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Trimming outboard motor
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WARNING
Excessive trim for the operating condi-
tions (either trim up or trim down) can
cause boat instability and can make steer-
ing the boat more difficult. This increases
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the possibility of an accident. If the boat
begins to feel unstable or is hard to steer,
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slow down and/or readjust the trim angle.
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-
gle depends upon the combination of boat,
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engine, and propeller. Correct trim is also af-
fected by variables such as the load in the
boat, sea conditions, and running speed.
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1. Trim operating angle
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