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ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 7-31
WARNING
After installation is completed (and before operating outboard), check that boat
will turn right when steering wheel is turned right and that boat will turn left when
steering wheel is turned left. Check steering thru full range (left and right) at all
tilt angles to assure interference-free movement.
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication and maintenance inspection is owner’s responsibility and must be performed
at intervals specified, following:
Normal Service - Every 50 hrs. of operation or 60 days (whichever comes first)
*Severe Service - Every 25 hrs. of operation or 30 days (whichever comes first)
*Operation in a salt water area is considered “Severe Service.
CAUTION
Core of steering cable must be fully retracted into cable housing when lubricating
cable. If cable is lubricated while extended, hydraulic lock of cable could occur.
1. Lubricate outboard end of Ride-Guide steering cable (thru grease fitting - if equipped
- next to cable attaching nut) with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon.
NOTE: Ride-Guide steering cable is lubricated at the factory and requires no additional
lubrication at initial installation.
2. Lubricate all steering system pivot points (and exposed portion of steering cable core)
with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon. Lubricate at intervals specified preceding.
3. Carefully check steering system components for wear (at intervals specified, preced-
ing). Replace worn parts.
4. Check steering system fasteners (at intervals specified, preceding) to be sure that
they are torqued to correct specifications. (Figures 1, 2 and 3)

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BrandMercury
ModelOptimax 175
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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