Steering System; Outboard Mounting; Fastening The Outboard To The Transom - Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
Before Mounting Outboard to Transom
Certain rigging components that attach directly to
the outboard should be assembled before the out-
board is mounted to the boat's transom. Steering
system components and gearcase speedometer
pickup hoses are the most common components.
Determine what equipment will be installed prior
to mounting the outboard to the transom or
bracket.
Mechanical Steering
All Evinrude/Johnson outboards equipped with tilt
tubes are designed to be compatible with
mechanical steering systems that meet ABYC
Standard P-17. Single-cable mechanical steering
systems can be used on single or dual-outboard
installations if an ABYC-approved steering link is
used.
Extend the output end of the steering cable and
lubricate the inner core prior to installation.
ABYC·Approved Mechanical Steering Cable
5873
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
STEERING SYSTEM
OUTBOARD MOUNTING
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WARNING
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The outboard must be correctly installed.
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Failure to correctly install the outboard
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
IMPORTANT: Follow all directions carefully. The
outboard's warranty will not cover product dam-
age or failure resulting from incorrect outboard
installation.
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WARNING
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Even if equipped with clamp screws, the
outboard must be bolted to the boat to
prevent it from "working off the transom"
during operation.
Center the outboard on the boat's transom (or
mounting bracket) and tighten the clamp screws
by hand. An accessory transom plate is recom-
mended to protect the boat's transom (or mount-
ing bracket).
Fastening the Outboard to the
Transom
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WARNING
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If either side of the transom deforms or
cracks when the bolts are tightened to
their recommended torque, the transom
construction may not be adequate or may
be deteriorated. Structural failure of the
transom could result in loss of boat con-
trol and injury to the occupants.
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