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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1D - Outboard Motor Installation
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Notice to Installer and Owner
1D-1
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Boat Horsepower Capacity
1D-1
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Outboard Remote Control
1D-1
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Selecting Accessories For The Outboard
1D-2
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Selecting Steering Cables and Remote Control
Cables
1D-2
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Installing Outboard
1D-3
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Steering Cable and Steering Link Rod Installation 1D-4
Installing Ride Guide Steering Cable to
the Outboard
1D-4
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Steering Cable Seal
1D-4
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Steering Link Rod Installation
1D-5
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Remote Control Installation
1D-6
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Shift and Throttle Cable Installation to
the Outboard
1D-6
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Shift Cable Installation
1D-6
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Throttle Cable Installation
1D-7
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Remote Wiring Harness Connection to Engine
1D-8
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Battery Cable Connections
1D-10
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Propeller Installation
1D-11
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Tilt Pin Adjustment
1D-11
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Placing Tilt Pin in Lower Holes
1D-11
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Placing Tilt Pin in Upper Holes
1D-12
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Trim Tab Adjustment
1D-12
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Notice to Installer and Owner
This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use the following safety alerts
to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed.
DANGER
DANGER -- Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING -- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION -- Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor injury or product
or property damage.
Boat Horsepower Capacity
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY
XXX
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate
indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer
following certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufac-
turer.