Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury Jet 65 Manual

FUEL LINE INSPECTION
Visually inspect the fuel line and primer bulb for cracks, swelling, leaks, hardness, or other signs of deterioration
or damage. If any of these conditions are found, the fuel line or primer bulb must be replaced.

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special
washer head bolt ("a" - Part Number 10-856680) and self-locking nylon insert locknuts ("c" & "d" - Part Number
11-826709113). These locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts (non-locking) as they will work loose
and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to disengage.
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.
a
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10-856680)
b - Flat washers
c - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
Description
Special washer head bolt
Nylon insert locknut "d"
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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Nm
27
27
41
2896
b
c
2897
lb. in. lb. ft.
20
20