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Jet Installation
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10. Secure the bellows to the through‑the‑hull fitting with a clamp. Slide the slit adapter over the cable. Apply Perfect Seal to the
slit and push the slit adapter into the bellows. Secure with a clamp.
a - Steering cable, through‑the‑hull fitting, and bellows assembly
b - Through‑the‑hull fitting and nut
c - Clamp
d - Bellows
e - Slit adapter
NOTE: Check for proper placement of the slit adapter around the cable. Placement of the wrong slit adapter may result in a
leak.
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Perfect Seal End threads and the cable conduit end 92-34227Q02
Filling the Fuel System
NOTE: For initial start on a new engine or for an engine that ran out of fuel, or drained of fuel, the fuel system should be filled as
follows:
Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position for three seconds and then turn the key switch back to the "OFF" position for five
seconds. Continue this procedure five times. This will allow the electric fuel pump to fill the fuel system.
Filling the Oil System
Filling the Oil Tanks
1. Remove the fill cap from the remote oil tank and fill the tank with the recommended oil. Install the fill cap and tighten securely.
a - Fill cap
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the vent cap from the engine‑mounted oil reservoir tank when filling the tank. Removal of the
vent cap may damage the threads in the oil reservoir tank. Damaged threads may result in future oil leakage.
2. Check the oil level in the engine‑mounted oil reservoir tank. The tank must contain at least 118 ml (4 oz) of oil prior to starting
the engine.
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