Installation and Maintenance Manual
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR OUTBOARD ENGINE
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Fit the set screw (6) on the adjustment collar
(7) and screw it to the right side of the tilt tube
until it comes into contact with the tilt tube stop
nut, even in case of port applications.
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3.3 Standard (starboard) cylinder installation
1
After removing the protective caps of the
fittings, manually center the rod (1) on the cylinder
body (2).
3
With reference to the application instructions
contained in the Application Guide, position screw
(3) and washer (4), connect the link arm to the
tiller arm, tighten screw (3) by using a 14mm
wrench with a torque of 54[Nm] (40 [lb
·
ft]). Tighten
the self-locking nut (5) by using a 9/16" wrench
with a torque of 27[Nm] (20 [lb
·
ft]). After tightening
locknut (5), check for the right torque 54[Nm] (40
[lb
·
ft]) of screw (3).
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7
Insert the tilt tube rod (8) through the right and
left bull horns (9) and the tilt tube (10) as shown in
the picture.
6
Grease the tilt tube rod (8), by using marine
grease.
CAUTION
During this phase an oil leak from the fittings can
occur. This oil must not be discharged into the sea in
any case.
2
Position the engine straight so that its arm is
perpendicular to the transom.
In order to tighten screw (3) and the self-locking
nut (5) on the tiller arm, ask your mechanic the
maximum allowed torque. If it is lower than that
shown in this manual, always use the torque
indicated by your mechanic.
WARNING
It is important to check periodically, at least every 3
months (or every month for professional uses), the
right torque of this screw (3) and of the locknut (5).
WARNING
If the self-locking nut (5) is disassembled, replace
it. (Contact our technical assistance service, see
page 6).
CAUTION
In this phase ensure that the cylinder body is
centered on the rod and that the engine is
perpendicular to the transom.
NOTICE
LARGE
MEDIUM
SMALL
1,6
mm
/
0,06"
3,2
mm
/
0,12"
8,1
mm
/
3,1"
The number and position of the spacers shown in
the Application guide are indicative only.
5
With reference to the' "Application Guide"
choose the spacers for the tilt tube rod.
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