LEHR 5.0 HP 4-STROKE - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
SHIFTING
WARNING: Before shifting, make sure no swimmers are in the water near your boat.
1. Place the throttle in the slowest position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly to the desired gear from neutral to forward or reverse.
WARNING: When operating your outboard engine in reverse, go slowly. Do not attempt to open the throttle
more than half throttle in reverse. Otherwise your boat can become unstable which can result
in loss of control or a possible accident.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Push and hold the engine stop button until the engine completely stops.
2. After the engine has stopped disconnect the propane canister.
ADJUSTING BOAT TRIM
WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the trim angle. Use care to avoid being pinched when removing
the trim rod. Use caution when trying a trim position for the first time. Increase speed gradually
and watch for any signs of instability or control problems. Improper trim angle can cause loss of
control.
• Tilt the engine up slightly.
• Reposition the rod inside the desired hole.
• To raise the bow (”trim-out”), move the trim rod away from the transom.
• To lower the bow (”trim-in”), move the trim rod closer to the transom.
• Test the boat with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and
operating conditions.
NOTE: The outboard motor trim angle can be changed approximately 4 degrees by shifting the trim rod one
hole.
When the boat is on plane, a bow-up attitude results in less drag, greater stability and efficiency. This is
generally when the keel line of the boat is up about 3 to 5 degrees. With the bow up, the bow of the boat may
have a greater tendency to steer to one side or the other. Compensate for this as you steer. The trim tab
can also be adjusted to help to help offset this effect. When the bow is down, it is easier to accelerate from
a standing start onto plane.
BOW UP
Too much trim-out puts the bow of the boat too high in the water. Performance and economy are decreased
because the hull of the boat is pushing the water and there is more drag. Excessive trim-out can also cause
the propeller to ventilate, which reduces performance further, and the boat may “porpoise” (hop in the water)
which could throw the operator and passengers overboard.
TRIM ROD