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22 KODIAK

2.5 Engine Power Tilt and Trim

All outboard engines have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim switches are usually built into

the engine shift and throttle controls and allow the operator to control the position of the outboard

from the helm. Moving the outboard closer to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down.”

Moving the outboard further away from the boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In most

cases, the boat will run best with the outboards adjusted so the hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree angle

to the water.

The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the first 20

range of

travel. This is the range used while operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used

when referring to adjusting the outboard further up for shallow water operation or trailering. For

information on the proper use and maintenance of the power tilt and trim, please refer to the engine

owner’s manual.

THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED

BY TILTING THE ENGINE TO THE FULL UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINE TURNED TO

THE WRONG POSITION. MOST TWIN ENGINE AND SINGLE ENGINE BOATS REQUIRE

THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO STARBOARD BEFORE TILT-

ING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE EN-

GINE AS IT TILTS TO DETERMINE BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT.

SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE

HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSITION

SENSOR BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO

THE FULL UP POSITION AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE RIGGING, THE AUTO-

PILOT OR THE TRANSOM. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLED ON YOUR BOAT,

YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE ENGINE CABLES AND AUTOPILOT

BRACKETS AS THE ENGINE IS TILTED TO DETERMINE THE BEST ENGINE POSITION

AND MAXIMUM ENGINE TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.

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