MAINTENANCE
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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.
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a - Special washer head bolt (10-849838)
b - Flat washer (2)
c - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Special washer head bolt 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "d" 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "c" Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and self-locking nylon insert locknut.
Tighten locknut until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt and self-locking nylon insert locknut.
First torque bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.
Fuse Replacement
IMPORTANT: Always carry spare 5 and 20 AMP fuses.
The electrical wiring circuits on the outboard are protected from overload by fuses in the wiring. If a fuse
is blown, try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may blow
again.