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75, 90 and 115 (4-STROKE) INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Lifting Outboard

Use Flywheel Puller/Lifting Eye (91-83164M).

Steering Cable

STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE

1. Lubricate O-ring seal and entire cable end.

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Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon

2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube.

3. Torque nut to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m).

Summary of Contents for 115 HP

Page 1: ... Shift Cable Installation 13 115 Hp Throttle Cable Installation 15 Propeller Installation 16 Trim In Stop Adjustment 17 Trim Tab Adjustment 18 Electric Fuel Pump If an electric fuel pump is used the fuel pressure must not exceed 4 psig at the engine If necessary install a pressure regulator to regulate the pressure Boat Horsepower Capacity MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX MAXIMUM PERSON CAPACITY POUNDS XXX ...

Page 2: ...t must have a built in start in gear protection device Selecting Accessories For The Outboard Genuine Quicksilver Parts and Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for this outboard Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Quicksilver are not designed to be safely used with this outboard or outboard operating system Acquire and read the Installation Operation and Maintenance man...

Page 3: ...g Outboard Use Flywheel Puller Lifting Eye 91 83164M Steering Cable STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE 1 Lubricate O ring seal and entire cable end a a Quicksilver 2 4 C Marine Lubricant with Teflon 2 Insert steering cable into tilt tube 3 Torque nut to 35 lb ft 47 5 N m ...

Page 4: ...ghten Locknut Until it Seats Then Back Nut Off 1 4 Turn IMPORTANT The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special bolt a Part Number 10 90041 and self locking nuts b c Part Number 11 34863 These locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts non locking as they will work loose and vibrate off freeing the link rod to disengage WARNING Disengagem...

Page 5: ...tboard mounting height dimension for dual outboard installa tion Outboard mounting height height of outboard transom brackets from bottom of boat transom For heights over 22 in 560mm a propeller that is designed for surfac ing operation is usually preferred 1 The outboard should be mounted high enough on the transom so that the exhaust relief hole will stay at least 1 in 25 4 mm above the water li...

Page 6: ...mining Recommended Outboard Motor Mounting Height preceding and install outboard to the nearest recommended mounting height 4 Fasten outboard with provided mounting hardware shown NOTE The addition of the four flat washers d is a manufacturing running change Out boards built before the running change will not have the flat washers c a b d e a 1 2 in Diameter Bolts 4 b Flat Washers 4 c Locknuts 4 d...

Page 7: ...penings in the rubber grommet as shown a b c d e f g h i a Cover b Rubber Grommet c Fuel Hose Opening d Remote Wiring Harness Opening e Throttle Cable Opening f Battery Cables Opening g Shift Cable Opening h Speedometer Tube i Sta Strap Included in Parts Bag Tie Around Grommet After Components are Installed Remote Wiring Harness Route wiring harness through the rubber grommet Connect wiring Push t...

Page 8: ...D a b c a Red Sleeve Positive b Black Sleeve Negative c Starting Battery DUAL OUTBOARDS Connect a common ground cable wire size same as engine battery cables between negative terminals on starting batteries d d Ground Cable Same Wire Size As Engine Battery Cable Connect Between Negative Terminals ...

Page 9: ...ngine FUEL HOSE CONNECTION Fasten remote fuel hose to fitting with hose clamp Speedometer Optional Water Pick up This outboard is equipped with a speedometer water pick up located in the leading edge of the gear case If this water pick up is to be used locate the hose coming out of the front grommet Cut off the end of the hose fitting and make the connection a b c NOTE If the speedometer water pic...

Page 10: ...motion that exists in the shift cable as follows a Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle to full speed position Slowly return the handle back to the neutral Place a mark a on the cable against the cable end guide b Move the remote control handle from neutral into reverse and advance the handle to full speed position Slowly return the handle back to the neu...

Page 11: ... Cable Latch 8 Check shift cable adjustments as follows a Shift remote control into forward The propeller shaft should be locked in gear If not adjust the barrel closer to the cable end b Shift remote control into neutral The propeller shaft should turn freely without drag If not adjust the barrel away from the cable end Repeat steps a and b c Shift remote control into reverse while turning propel...

Page 12: ...le to the throttle arm with hairpin cotter 3 Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will hold the throttle arm against the idle stop 4 Place cable barrel into retainer and install 5 Fit throttle cable through the rubber grommet 6 Lock the cable barrel in place with the cable latch a b c d e f g h a Flat Washer b Hairpin Cotter c Cable Barrel d Barrel Retainer Toward Rear e Th...

Page 13: ...ion that exists in the shift cable as follows a Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle to full speed position Slowly return the handle back to the neutral Place a mark a on the cable against the cable end guide b Move the remote control handle from neutral into reverse and advance the handle to full speed position Slowly return the handle back to the neutra...

Page 14: ... Latch 8 Check shift cable adjustments as follows a Shift remote control into forward The propeller shaft should be locked in gear If not adjust the barrel closer to the cable end b Shift remote control into neutral The propeller shaft should turn freely without drag If not adjust the barrel away from the cable end Repeat steps a and b c Shift remote control into reverse while turning propeller Th...

Page 15: ...able to the throttle arm with hairpin cotter 3 Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will hold the throttle arm against the idle stop 4 Place cable barrel into retainer and install 5 Fit throttle cable through the rubber grommet 6 Lock the retainer in place with the cable latch a b c e f d g a Flat Washer b Hairpin Cotter c Cable Barrel d Throttle Arm e Barrel Retainer Align...

Page 16: ...board to neutral position and remove spark plug leads when you are servicing the propeller Flo Torq I Drive Hub Propellers b a c d e a Forward Thrust Hub b Continuity Washer c Thrust Hub d Propeller Nut Retainer e Propeller Nut Flo Torq II and Flo Torq lll Drive Hub Propellers a b c d e a b c d e Flo Torq ll Flo Torq lll a Forward Thrust Hub b Replaceable Drive Sleeve c Rear Thrust Hub d Propeller...

Page 17: ...oid a bow down planing condition called plowing Plowing can cause bow steering or over steering and inefficiently consumes horsepower In this condition if attempting a turn or encountering a diagonal moderate wake a more abrupt turn than intended may result In rare circumstances the owner may decide to limit the trim under This can be accom plished by purchasing a stainless steel tilt pin P N 17 4...

Page 18: ...que Adjust trim tab as follows 1 If boat tends to pull to the right move the rear edge of the trim tab to the right 2 If boat tends to pull to the left move the rear edge of the trim tab to the left NOTE Trim tab adjustment will have little effect reducing steering torque if the anti ventilation plate is raised 2 inches 50mm or more above the boat bottom ...

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