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2B-14 - ALPHA DRIVES - WITH DRIVE SHAFT EXTENSIONS 90-823225--1 1096
IMPORTANT: Do not attach any accessory
ground (–) wires to transom plate ground point.
Accessory ground wires should only be attached
to ground stud on engine.
8. Connect any grounding wires or accessories that
may have been disconnected.
9. Models with MerCathode: Connect MerCa-
thode wires to MerCathode controller assembly
as shown. Apply a thin coat of Quicksilver Liquid
Neoprene to all connections.
22232
a - ORANGE Wire - From Electrode on Transom Assembly
b - RED/PURPLE Wire - Connect (Other End) to Positive
(+) Battery Terminal
c - BLACK Wire - From Engine Harness
d - BROWN Wire - From Electrode on Transom Assembly
b
c
d
a
IMPORTANT: After fluid hose installation in the
following, bleed power steering system as out-
lined in appropriate Stern Drive Service Manual.
! CAUTION
Route hoses exactly as shown below. This will
help avoid stress on the hose fittings and will
help avoid kinks in the hose.
IMPORTANT: Make hydraulic connections as
quickly as possible to prevent fluid leakage.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to cross-thread or
overtighten fittings.
IMPORTANT: Adjust shift cables as outlined in
appropriate Stern Drive Service Manual.
10. Connect both hydraulic hose fittings.
a. Earlier Style Control Valves: Torque the
large fitting to 23 lb. ft. (31 N·m). Torque the
small fitting to 100 lb. in. (11 N·m).
22023
a
b
a - Small Fitting
b - Large Fitting
b. Later Style Control Valve: Torque both fit-
tings to 23 lb. ft. (31 N·m). Route hoses as
shown for each model
73786
a
a - Hose Fittings
NOTE: Spray terminals with a battery connection
sealant to help retard corrosion.