OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
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4. Thread cap up to the 1/4 in. (6.4mm) mark.
a
a - Cap
Steering Link Rod Installation
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a” -- Part Number 10-14000) and
self locking nuts (“b” & “c” -- Part Number 11-34863). These locknuts must never
be replaced with common nuts (non locking) as they will work loose and vibrate
off freeing the link rod to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown
overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers (d) and nylon insert
locknut (“b”-- Part Number 11-34863). Tighten locknut (b) until it seats, then back nut
off 1/4 turn.
2. Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt (“a”-- Part Number
10-14000) and nylon insert locknut (“c”-- Part Number 11-34863). First torque bolt (a)
to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N·m), then torque locknut (c) to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N·m).
b
d
a
c
a - Bolt (10-14000)
b - Lock Nut (11-34863)
c - Lock Nut (11-34863)
d - Washers (2 each)