Trimming the Outboard Motor. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A

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OPERATION

Trimming the Outboard Motor

POWER TRIM/TILT

SWITCH

(R1 type) POWER TRIM/TILT

SWITCH (R3 type)

(Single Type)

Press UP to raise bow.

Press DN to lower bow.

72°

12°

TILT ANGLE

0°

16°

– 4°

0°

(VERTICAL LINE)

TRIM ANGLE

(when transom angle is 12°)

The BFT115A/BFT150A is equipped with the power trim/tilt system which can adjust the outboard motor angle

(trim/tilt angle) while cruising and mooring. The outboard motor angle can also be adjusted while cruising and accelerating to obtain the maximum speed and optimum driveability and fuel economy.

POWER TRIM/TILT

SWITCH

REMOTE

CONTROL

LEVER

(R2 type)

Press UP to raise bow.

Press DN to lower bow.

REMOTE

CONTROL

LEVER

Press either UP or DN (down) of the power trim/tilt switch and tilt the outboard motor to the best position in compliance with the cruising conditions.

Press UP to raise bow.

Press DN to lower bow.

REMOTE

CONTROL

LEVER

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

(LEFT) (RIGHT)

(Dual Type)

REMOTE

CONTROL

LEVER

The power trim/tilt system operates when the switch is pressed, and it stops when the switch is released.

To trim up slightly, press on UP momentarily but securely.

To trim down slightly, press on DN

(down) in the same manner.

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OPERATION

• Improper trim angle results in unstable steering condition.

• Do not trim excessively while cruising through rough waves, or it may cause an accident.

• Excessive trim angle can result in cavitation and racing of the propeller, and trimming up the outboard motor excessively can cause damage to the water pump.

OUTBOARD MOTOR

TRIMMED TOO LOW

OUTBOARD MOTOR

TRIMMED TOO HIGH

OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED CORRECTLY

• Decrease the trim angle on high speed turns to reduce the possibility of propeller ventilation.

• Improper outboard motor trim angle can result in an unstable steering condition.

When cruising:

(A) Into a high wind, trim the outboard motor down slightly to lower the bow and improve boat stability.

(B) With a tail wind, trim the outboard motor up slightly to raise the bow and improve boat stability.

(C) Through rough waves, do not trim the outboard motor too low or too high to avoid an unstable steering condition.

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