1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 234Get this manual

1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 234

Midsection Adjustments Tilt Friction Adjustment
1101 Use a

916 in wrench to tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN position
DO NOT overtighten, as doing so will increase the pressure required to tilt the motor if an obstruction is hitFailure to tilt when hitting an obstruction can cause serious damage to the motorSteering Friction Adjustment steering friction with motor mounted to boat by loosening or tightening screwSteering friction should be adjusted so that slight drag is felt when turning
r:Jil Adjust

ill tightened to allow "hands off" steering which could result
in loss of controlIdle Speed Adjustment
The steering friction adjustment should not be over-

The idle speed adjusting knob is located on the steering handle Turning clockwise on the knob increases idle speed, turning counterclockwise decreases idle speedMake certain that throttle grip is in slow position and the motor is at normal operating temperature before making the idle speed adjustment