Trim Tab Adjustment
Improper trim tab adjustment can cause difficult steering and loss of control.
A propeller will generate steering torque when the propeller shaft is not running parallel to the water’s surface. The trim tab is adjustable to compensate for this steering torque.
IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment will relieve steering effort under only one set of speed, outboard angle and load conditions. No single adjustment can relieve steering effort under all conditions.
If the boat pulls to the left or right when its load is evenly distributed, adjust the trim tab as follows:
• With the remote control in NEUTRAL and the engine OFF, loosen the trim tab screw.
• If the boat pulled to the right, move rear of the trim tab slightly to the right.
• If the boat pulled to the left, move rear of the trim tab slightly to the left.
Tighten the trim tab screw to 5 ft. lbs. (6 N·m)
- Trim tab screw 008746
PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST
A Predelivery Checklist is included in the owner’ s package of every outboard. Use the Predelivery Checklist to ensure a complete predelivery inspection is performed on each Evinrude 4-Stroke outboard before the outboard is delivered to the owner or the operator.
Refer to the Sample Predelivery Checklist on p. 52.
Dealers are required to perform a complete predelivery inspection on each outboard. Outboards installed by boat manufacturers also require a complete predelivery inspection
Always reference Evinrude and Johnson publications to support required installation procedures.
Dealers MUST keep predelivery checklists on file for a minimum of seven years. As part of ongoing dealer evaluations, your BRP representative may
ask to see dealer service records to confirm the use of predelivery checklists.
Dealer predelivery programs should include additional inspections related to the boat, boat accessories and the trailer.
Sample Predelivery Checklist
