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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Control Cable Identification
IMPORTANT:
Control cable function must be
identified before rigging outboard.
Identify each control cable:
•
Put the control handle into NEUTRAL position.
The throttle cable casing guide will retract com-
pletely and the shift cable casing guide will go to
the midpoint of its travel.
Extend the control cables and lubricate them with
Triple-Guard grease.
OUTBOARD
INSTALLATION
Hull Preparation
Maximum Capacity
Before installing outboard:
•
Refer to the boat manufacturer's certification
label for maximum horsepower rating.
•
Refer to ABYC Standards to determine the
maximum horsepower capacity for boats with-
out certification labeling.
Mounting Surface
Inspect transom surface prior to drilling mounting
holes.
•
The transom should meet ABYC Standards.
•
The transom must be flat.
•
The transom angle should be approximately 14
degrees.
•
Check transom strength and height.
The stern brackets must contact the flat surface of
the transom. Modify trim that prevents the stern
brackets from resting against the transom surface.
Do not modify stern brackets.
1. Shift cable casing guide extended to midpoint
2. Throttle cable casing guide retracted
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WARNING
Do not overpower the boat by installing an
outboard that exceeds the horsepower
indicated on the boat’s capacity plate.
Overpowering could result in loss of con-
trol.
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