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ROUTINE SERVICE
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
Steering Friction Adjustment
Initial Adjustment
Perform this adjustment after installing steering
friction device, or if steering friction device no
longer provides enough steering friction.
Position steering friction lever as shown. Tighten
locking nut so that a slight drag is felt when steer-
ing.
Operational Adjustment
A slight drag should be felt when turning the out-
board with the steering handle. If adjustment is
necessary, move the throttle friction lever:
•
To PORT to increase friction; or
•
To STARBOARD decrease friction.
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Tiller models are equipped with a throttle friction
adjustment knob located on the steering handle.
Tighten the knob to reduce the effort required to
hold a throttle setting.
Turn the knob:
•
clockwise to increase friction
•
counterclockwise to decrease friction
WARNING
Steering friction device is not intended to
hold boat on a set course.
DO NOT overtighten steering friction for
“hands-off” steering. Reduced steering
control of the boat could result in loss of
control by the operator, creating a risk of
personal injury or property damage.
3. Steering friction lever 007463
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1
1. Steering friction lever
2. Decrease friction
3. Increase friction
007454
WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle
at a constant engine speed. Overtighten-
ing will prevent quick throttle change in
case of emergency.
1. Throttle friction knob 007452
1
2
3
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