Yanmar ZT350 series, Installation Manual

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REMOTE CONTROLS
5-4 ZT350 Installation Manual
Power Trim System / Steering Helm and Cable
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International
Installation of Steering Cable
When installing the steering cable (Figure 5-2, (6)) between the rotary or rack helm (Figure 5-2, (1)) and
the steering lever of the stern-drive (Figure 5-2, (5)) , follow the following specifications:
• NEVER exceed a 20 cm (8 in.) radius bend in the cable (Figure 5-2, (2))
• Keep plus or minus 25 mm (1 in.) free motion of cable and power steering valve (Figure 5-2, (3)) and be
sure to prevent any interferences with other objects.
• NEVER tie down or clamp the steering cable within 90 cm (3 ft) of the power steering cylinder
(Figure 5-2, (4)) .
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-2
1 – Rotary or rack helm
2 – Minimum 20 cm (8 in.) bend radius
3 – Plus or minus 25 mm (1 in.) free motion of
cable housing and power steering valve
4 – NEVER tie down or clamp within 90 cm (3 ft)
of the power steering cylinder.
5 – Steering lever
6 – Steering Cable
7 – Power Steering Cylinder
CAUTION! Be sure the steering cable is correctly installed. Verify that all cable bends, free motion
of cable housing and restraints of the cable are within specifications. Incorrect installation of the
steering cable could result in erratic or loss of steering.
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