• Attach the steering cable to the tiller
i) Rotate the steering cable rod end so
that the hole is horizontally aligned.
ii) Position the steering cable rod end
into the clevis bracket (Fig B43).
iii) Insert the quick release locking pin
and lock in place using the hitch pin.
• Refer to section B9 on connecting the secondary steering cable to the drive unit.
B7d Quick Release
In an emergency situation the steering cable can be quickly disconnected from the
tiller by pulling out the hitch pin and then removing the locking pin.
B7e Specification
Maximum stroke .......................................................... 8.5in (216mm)
Peak Thrust ................................................................. 330Ibs / 136kg
Max Rudder Torque..................................................... 185ft-lb (250Nm)
Hard Over Time ........................................................... 12-15 seconds
Peak Power ................................................................. 60 watts 5 amps
Average Power ............................................................ 1.25 amps
Tiller arm radius ........................................................... 7.5in /190mm
Max displacement ........................................................ 13,200Ibs / 6,000kg
Max boat length ........................................................... 32ft / 10m
Voltage......................................................................... 12V DC
Clutch circuit power ..................................................... 850mA
32 of 44
Subject to change without notice
OC15269 REV F
www.octopusdrives.com
www.octopuseurope.com
Fig B43 - Attaching the steering cable to the tiller
Hitch pin
Quick release
locking pin
