Power Trim And Tilt Switch On Remote Control Or Tiller Handle; Trim Tab With Anode - Yamaha 40v Owner's Manual

TIP:
Check the tiller handle for smooth move-
G
ment when the lever is turned to the star-
board side "B".
Do not apply lubricants such as grease to
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the friction areas of the steering friction ad-
juster.
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Power trim and tilt switch on remote
control or tiller handle
The power trim and tilt system adjusts the
outboard motor angle in relation to the tran-
som. Pressing the switch "
outboard motor up, and then tilts it up. Press-
ing the switch " " (down) tilts the outboard
motor down and trims it down. When the
switch is released, the outboard motor will
stop in its current position.
For instructions on using the power trim and
tilt switch, see pages 47 and 49.
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Trim tab with anode

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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.
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.
If the boat tends to veer to the left (port side),
turn the trim tab rear end to the port side "A"
in the figure. If the boat tends to veer to the
right (starboard side), turn the trim tab end to
the starboard side "B" in the figure.
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The trim tab also serves as an anode to
" (up) trims the
protect the engine from electrochemical
corrosion. Never paint the trim tab as it
will become ineffective as an anode.
WARNING
NOTICE
A
1
2
1. Trim tab
2. Bolt
Bolt tightening torque:
18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lb)
Components
B
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