MIE MODELS - VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSION
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
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Preparation
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
2. Remove instrument panel harness connector plug from engine harness receptacle after
loosening clamp.
3. Using wrench to stabilize brass coupling at fuel inlet, loosen fuel line fitting, disconnect
and suitably plug fuel line to prevent fuel in tank from leaking into bilge.
4. Disconnect throttle cable and retain locknuts and hardware.
5. Disconnect shift cable from transmission.
6. Disconnect seawater inlet hose from engine.
7. Disconnect exhaust system hoses.
8. Disconnect any grounding wires and accessories that are connected to engine.
9. Disconnect propeller shaft coupler from transmission output flange.
WARNING
Be careful when working on fuel system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow spark or open
flame in area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
Removal
CAUTION
Center lifting eye (located on top of thermostat housing) is used for engine align-
ment only. DO NOT use to lift entire engine.
CAUTION
DO NOT allow lifting sling to hook or compress engine components or damage to
them will occur.
1. Support engine with suitable sling through lifting eyes on engine.
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a
b
b
a -
Suitable Sling
b -
Engine Lifting Eyes
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