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Outboard Rigging
Buss Cable, Hoses, and Wire Routing and Connections
Hydraulic Steering Hoses
Hydraulic Hose Routing
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First install the hydraulic steering hoses through
the flexible conduit.
Next, install steering hose anti-kink retainer onto
the:
• PORT hydraulic hose IF the port cable entry is
used.
• STARBOARD hydraulic hose IF the starboard
cable entry is used (shown).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the steering hose anti-
kink retainer is installed on the hydraulic hose as
shown:
• anti-kink retainer should touch the strain relief
on the hydraulic hose.
• anti-kink retainer should be positioned to pre-
vent the hydraulic hose from chafing against the
rigging center.
Then route the hydraulic steering hoses through
the rigging center as shown. Take care NOT to
kink the hoses during installation.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
Connect the PORT hydraulic hose from the helm
to the PORT hydraulic steering fitting on the stern
bracket. Tighten the nut by hand until fittings are
seated.
Connect the STARBOARD hydraulic hose from
the helm to the hydraulic steering fitting on the
STARBOARD stern bracket. Tighten the nut by
hand until fittings are seated.
WARNING
Incorrect connection of hydraulic hoses will
cause the engine to steer in the opposite
direction of the helm input.
This can result in loss of boat control and
injury to the occupants.
NOTICE
Install steering hose anti-kink retainer,
P/N 357893 from the owners kit to prevent
hydraulic hose damage.
1. Anti-kink retainer
009108
009086
PORT Hydraulic
Steering Fitting
STARBOARD Hydraulic
Steering Fitting