INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Copy Part# 279129, Rev. E, 11/2014
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Traditional Tilt Helm
Mechanism ONLY
Replacement Instructions
Classic Tilt & Traditional
Tilt Helm Mechanism
Replacement Instructions
1.
Attach the helm shaft to the tilt mechanism (item 3, figure B) by
lining up the coupling slot with the helm shaft tongue and secure
with the one 10–24 NC x 7/8” bolt (item 1, figure B). Torque
BOTH
bolts to 27–31 in/lb. (Refer to figure B1).
2.
Install and tighten the two PHMS 5/16” NC x 3⁄4” screws (item
2, figure B) and the star washers (item 4, figure B) to secure the
tilt mechanism to the dash plate. Torque to 160–180 in/lb.
3.
Install the boot latch (item 5, figure B) onto the tilt latch of the
tilt mechanism.
4.
Fit the upper bezel (item 6, figure B) into the lower bezel (item 7,
figure B) and position these two parts over the tilt mechanism and
latch boot. Install the 7 x BHSCS 8–32 x 1⁄2” SS (item 8, figure B)
screws into the positions shown.
5.
Grease steering shaft with good quality marine grade grease.
6.
Install the woodruff key (item 9, figure B) and wheel shaft nut
(item 10, figure B), Tighten steering wheel shaft nut prior to
continuing with installation instructions. Torque wheel shaft nut
to 150 in/lb.
DO NOT
exceed 200 in/lb.
7.
Confirm proper function of the tilt mechanism by performing the
following points.
• Push tilt latch forward to ‘unlock’ the tilt mechanism.
• Check
ALL
positions of the tilt and confirm that the latch ‘locks’
in place for each position, tilt lever will click back into the
locked position.
1.
Install the square mounting plate (item 11, figure B) to the dash
using the four dash bolts, washers and nuts (items 13, 14 and 15,
figure B). Torque nuts (item 15, figure B) to 110 in/lb.
2.
Install the helm pump onto the square mounting plate (item 11,
figure B) using the bolts and washers provided (items 12 and 16).
Torque to 160–180 in/lb.
WARNING
Use self-locking fasteners provided
ONLY; substituting non-self locking
fasteners can result in loosening or
separation of equipment leading to
loss of steering control causing
property damage and/or personal
injury or death
Figure B. Classic Tilt Mechanism Shown.
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Figure B1.
