Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 290 User Manual

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Repair instructions
Shift mechanism type 2
8. Knock out the load pin (1, figure above) and pull out
the pin (2) and the excentric piston (3). Remove the
sealing ring (4). Wash the parts and check for wear.
Replace parts if necessary.
7. Install the shift mechanism in the gear housing in a
way that the screw (1) will be displaced towards star-
board.
NOTE! Make sure that the sliding shoe (2) is turned
to a position corresponding the one in the picture.
The shift mechanism will not function if the sliding
shoe is turned the opposite way. Now install the shift
mechanism in the sterndrive.
Set the shift mechanism in neutral and remove all
adjustment pads (3) and tighten the screw. Now the
vertical shaft in the upper gear housing cannot be
turned. Insert a shim at the time on the screw until it
is possible to turn the shaft.
Models 290 and 290A: Add one more shim to the
screw (1).
Coat the shim/shims and the screw with sealing
compound, Volvo Penta part no. 1161099-5, or
Permatex
®
no. 3 when the adjustment is done and
then tighten the screw.
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Volvo Penta AQUAMATIC 290 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo Penta
Model	AQUAMATIC 290
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English