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MAINTENANCE

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90-888465 JUNE 2002

Installing Outboard

1. Use transom drilling fixture (91-98234A2) or attach (tape) engine mounting template (lo-

cated in the installation manual) to boat transom.

2. Mark and drill four 17/32 in. (13.5mm) mounting holes.

3. Install the outboard so that the anti-ventilation plate is in-line with the bottom of the boat.

a -

Anti-Ventilation Plate

4. Fasten outboard with provided mounting hardware shown.

a -

1/2 in. Diameter Bolts (4)

b -

Flat Washers(4)

c -

Locknuts (4)

d -

Flat Washers(4)

e -

Marine Sealer - Apply to Shanks of Bolts, Not Threads

Summary of Contents for Four Stroke

Page 1: ...ment 1D 16 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...

Page 2: ...irement IMPORTANT Warning Horn Requirement The remote control or key switch assem bly must be wired with a warning horn This warning horn is used with the engine warning system Selecting Accessories F...

Page 3: ...ION 90 888465 JUNE 2002 Page 1D 3 Lifting Outboard Use 3 point strap 91 883705T a a 3 point lift strap 91 883705T Steering Cable STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE 1 Lubricate entire cable end a a 2 4 C Mari...

Page 4: ...MAINTENANCE Page 1D 4 90 888465 JUNE 2002 2 Insert steering cable into tilt tube 3 Torque nut to 47 5 Nm 35 lb ft Steering Cable Seal Install O ring seal and cap b a a O ring Seal b Cap...

Page 5: ...ing Link Rod IMPORTANT The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special washer head bolt a Part Number 10 856680 and self locking nylon insert locknu...

Page 6: ...boat transom 2 Mark and drill four 17 32 in 13 5mm mounting holes 3 Install the outboard so that the anti ventilation plate is in line with the bottom of the boat a a Anti Ventilation Plate 4 Fasten...

Page 7: ...point to relieve stress 1 Bundle the fuel line battery cables and wiring together and wrap with the piece of foam provided as shown Secure the wiring battery cables fuel line and foam together with st...

Page 8: ...lamp b Cowl Bracket c Rigging Tube d Collar e Hose Clamp Remote Wiring Harness Route wiring harness through the front cable clamp Connect wiring Push the retainer over the ends of the connectors This...

Page 9: ...y cables to the termi nals on the engine as shown NOTE Bolts for fastening the battery cables terminals are located in the same packaging kit that contains the front cable clamp a c b d a Battery Cabl...

Page 10: ...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 nega tive terminals on starting ba...

Page 11: ...uld be installed in accordance with industry and federal safety standards which include recommendations applicable to grounding anti siphon protection ventilation etc FUEL HOSE SIZE Minimum fuel line...

Page 12: ...s provided with the remote control NOTE Install the shift cable to the engine first The shift cable is the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved out of neutral N 1 Position remot...

Page 13: ...d 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 Repe...

Page 14: ...ote control into neutral N 2 Install throttle cable to the throttle arm with hairpin cotter 3 Adjust the cable barrel until the alignment mark on the cam lines up with center of the roller 4 Place cab...

Page 15: ...g struck by a rotating propeller always shift outboard 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 f g a Forward Thru...

Page 16: ...just 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 Tr...