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Owner’s Manual 
TOB-120,TOB-300 
 
Tilt Adjustment 
 
Motor tilt must be adjusted to propel boat through the 
water with an even keel. If the motor is tilted too far 
outward, bow of the boat would ride too high in the water 
obscuring the operator's view and be susceptible to 
sudden movement by high winds and waves. If the motor 
is tilted too far inward, the bow may dig into high waves 
or wakes. 
 
A 12 to 15 degree tilt is recommended. This angle may 
need to be adjusted according to the weight of boat and 
passengers. 
 
Improper transom height or tilt angle may result in boat 
"porpoising" or motor cavitation. 
 
Boat porpoising is a condition where the bow of the boat 
raises and falls rapidly and continuously. 
 
Motor cavitation is a condition where turbulent air passes by the propeller resulting in an increase in motor 
speed coupled with a rapid drop in boat speed. These conditions can also be caused by fast turns, rough 
water, wrong or obstructed propeller, or poor boat design. 
 
To adjust, stop motor and allow propeller to come to a full stop. Tilt motor all the way up to the storage 
position, then remove Tilt Lock Bracket Pin. Re-position lock pin in one of five angle adjustment holes in clamp 
bracket. Secure Tilt Lock Pin with Hair Pin. 
 
To determine the best motor tilt angle, start with the Tilt Lock Adjustment Pin in the center set of holes. In 
calm water, operate boat at full throttle with a normal load. Adjust tilt angle as necessary to establish a near 
even keel. 
 
Steering Adjustment 
 
The amount of resistance to movement of the steering 
handle is adjustable. Loosen or tighten the steering 
tension bolt using an open end spanner wrench 
(supplied). 
 
IMPORTANT: The tension bolt may fall out if loosened 
too 
much.