Trim instruments

The SX drive only has an analogue trim instrument. The DP-S drive can either have an analogue or digital trim instrument.

Analogue trim instrument (SX, DP-S)

The trim instrument indicates the current trim position. It has a scale with five segments and three main ranges:

1. Trim range

The trim range is used to achieve maximum comfort under normal operation from start to maximum speed.

2. Beach range

The beach range is used for operation at reduced speed (max. 1000 rpm) in shallow water where water depth is uncertain. This range is also used when launching and taking the boat out of the water onto a trailer ramp.

3. Lift range

The lift range is used for lifting the drive to its maximum angle, however this cannot be used during operation. This range is used for transporting the boat and to minimize fouling of the drive. The Power Trim has an automatic stop which cuts off the current when the stop position is reached. The stop is automatically reset when trimming down.

Digital trim instrument (DP-S)

Displays a figure within the range. This figure is the angle of the drive to perpendicular (stationary boat). The instrument has a built in control program which starts each time the instrumentation is switched on with the ignition key. When this control program is run, all LCD segments light and A- BEACH is displayed. The instrument then returns to displaying the current drive angle.

TRIM = Drive position at all speeds. Max trim up to 5. BEACH = Used for operation at in shallow water where water depth is uncertain. Speed should always be low, max. 1000 rpm. 5 - 40. LIFT = Flashing red warning lamp. Drive up completely 41 - 51. See LEDs position 1.

IMPORTANT! The engine must not be run with the drive in this position.

LEDs

1 Flashes red within the lift range above 41. Otherwise out. 2 Constant red light: 6 - 40. Otherwise out. 3 Constant green light: 2 - 5. Otherwise out. 4 Constant green light in the range 0 - 2. Otherwise out. 5 Constant green light in trimmed range up to 0.

Otherwise out. 6 Constant yellow light in maximum trimmed position up to 0. Flashes when above 0. The drive moves and the bow is lowered. Otherwise out. 7 Constant yellow light. 2 - 5. Flashes when the drive moves within trimrange and the bow is raised.

BEACH hold function

Boats with digital trim instruments and separate switches for bypassing the catch which prevents entry to the “Beach” area can be equipped with a further switch with warning lamp, a so-called hold function (optional). Trimming to and inside the “Beach” area is done as follows: Press the button to activate the hold function. At the same time, trim the drive into the “Beach” area. The indication lamp is now lit, to indicate that the bypass hold function is now in action. The drives can now be trimmed in the “Beach” area by a one-hand operation, by just pressing the trim adjustment buttons. The hold function is retained for as long as the drives remain in the “Beach” area. When the drive is lowered and the drive re-enters the “Trim” area, the catch which prevents entry to the “Beach” area is re-activated and the indication lamp goes out.