MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Point 4 with light weight oil.
4. Steering Cable Grease Fitting – Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable
end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting. Lubricate steering link rod pivot
points with light weight oil.
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a
4
a-Steering Cable End
b-Fitting
WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube be-
fore adding lubricant. Adding lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could
cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. An hydraulically locked steer-
ing cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
Checking Power Trim Fluid
1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
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a-Tilt Support Lock
2. Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of
the fill hole. Add Quicksilver Power Trim & Steering Fluid. If not available, use automo-
tive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
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a-Fill Cap