Mercury Freshwater Manual page 24

5. If using rubber mounting isolators, drill each mounting hole with a
13 mm (0.5 in.) diameter drill bit.
NOTE: A rubber spacer or washer should be used between the base
of the mount and the boat mounting surface when the rubber
isolators are not used.
6. Insert the rubber mounting isolators into the drilled holes.
Position the wider side of the isolator toward the outside of the
mount bracket.
7. Place the mount bracket on the isolators and align the holes.
Install the two longer screws into the front holes and the two
shorter screws into the rear holes. Tighten all of the mounting
screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten the mounting
screws with an electric screwdriver.
NOTE: It is important that the bracket lies even against the isolators
before bolting it to the deck. If the mount is not even, it will bind as it
is bolted down making it difficult or impossible to unlatch. Once
installed, the latch pins should snap firmly into place and release
easily with a quick snap of the wrist and a light pull of the rope
handle.
8. When the bracket is installed, it should fasten securely and
evenly with the latch pins and release with a light, quick, pull of
the rope handle.
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