Bass newb Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 It appears to be useful if my motor were to rotate to near horizontal ...otherwise it doesn't come close to being able to dog off on anything. Quote
Ohio Archer Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 To take pressure off the trim/tilt system while storing or parking the boat. Quote
Bass newb Posted February 4, 2016 Author Posted February 4, 2016 The question is how to engage it. Unless my motor goes to nearly horizontal, it doesn't come close to being useful. Am I supposed to adjust the travel endpoints to get further travel out of the motor trim? Why doesn't this work on my brand new boat? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 4, 2016 Super User Posted February 4, 2016 Once you go past trim, you should go into tilt, and the motor should go almost horizontal. Flip the lever, and lower the motor. It's tight, and the motor rides pretty flat. You may have to turn the wheel all the way to get it to work. If it it doesn't work, I'd say the question of "why" would be one for the boat dealer you purchased the boat from. 2 Quote
Ohio Archer Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 It's also not meant to be used as a motor-toter or transom saver while traveling although some people do use it that way. Since it is a new boat, did you get the owner's manual for the motor? How to use the tab should be in there. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 4, 2016 Super User Posted February 4, 2016 That is just another semi worthless part that some companies add to the motors. I had several with them and never used a one that I can remember. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 4, 2016 Super User Posted February 4, 2016 When you're doing maintenance on the motor like replacing the trim/striker plates/removing the LU etc. you'll see how helpful the Tilt Lock Lever is. 1 Quote
Bass newb Posted February 4, 2016 Author Posted February 4, 2016 2 hours ago, tomustang said: When you're doing maintenance on the motor like replacing the trim/striker plates/removing the LU etc. you'll see how helpful the Tilt Lock Lever is. Maybe I wasn't clear enough in the op. This lever doesn't dog off on anything. It doesn't hold anything up. I can't get the motor high enough, no matter what I try, for it to 'tilt stand' up or whatever else you want to call it. The question is, should this work, what needs to be done for it to work. It sure does look nice, but it doesn't engage anything. Does the trim sensor (or whatever it is) need to be adjusted to make use of this kickstand? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 4, 2016 Super User Posted February 4, 2016 The answer is: talk to the dealer that sold you the boat. 1 Quote
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