BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual page 404

SAFETY
How can loss of steerlng control be minimized?
• Use a steering system recommended by the motor manufacturar which meets Marine
lndustry Safety Standards (ABYC).
Whe • Read, understand, and follow manufacturer's instructions
rlggl; g • Follow warnings marked
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closely.
or after • Assembl~ parts carefully.
servicin • Make adiustrnents carefully.
9 • Keep parts moving freely. Lubricate parts as shown in manual.
• Use the bolts, nuts and washers supplied with steering attachment kits-they are aspe­
cial locking type that will not loosen, rust, or weaken.
Transom Mounted Steering Systems - Check to Uncover Possible Trouble!
Tilt motor into boat, then turn it.
transom
mounted
steerer
During this procedure, steering parts:
• Must not bind; and
• Must not touch other boat, motor, or
accessory parts in transom area.
Why? A hard blow to the outboard's
gearcase can result in damage to steer­
ing parts.
Be aware that raising or lowering motor on tran­
som can change a set up which was OK earlier.
lf moved up or down even one-half inch, run
test again to make sure steering parts are · f ree
and clear.
or this can put heavy loads on steering parts. Look for:
~ • - - ----- • Cracked parts, including steering parts, swivel brack-
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ets, and transom brackets;
1~ • Bentparts;and
• Loose nuts and bolts.
Replace damaged parts. lf weakened, parts could fall later on the water when least expected.
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