Lifting The Outboard; Steering Systems; Lifting Fixtures; Mechanical Cables - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

Lifting the Outboard

Lifting Fixtures

WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lift-
ing capacity of the hoist is at least twice
the weight of the outboard.
DO NOT allow the lift hook or chain from
the hoist to come in contact with any part
of the engine during lifting.
Remove shipping carton.
The mounting hardware used to attach the out-
board to the pallet is reused to fasten outboard to
boat transom.
Use correct Lifting Fixture to lift outboard:
Model
40–90 HP
With recoil starter removed, Place lifting tool on
flywheel and seat the three screws completely.
Refer to RECOIL STARTER REMOVAL on
p. 311.
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1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 1/8 in. screws
IMPORTANT:
Use only the 1 1/8 in. (short)
screws, P/N 398067, included with the tool to
avoid damage to electronic components under the
flywheel.
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
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Lifting Fixture
P/N 396748 with
1 1/8 in. screws
2
002098

Steering Systems

Mechanical Cables

All Evinrude outboards equipped with tilt tubes are
designed to be compatible with mechanical steer-
ing systems that meet ABYC Standard P-17. Sin-
gle-cable mechanical steering systems can be
used on single or dual-outboard installations if an
ABYC-approved steering link is used.
Dual-cable mechanical steering helps provide firm
steering control at high speeds.
Extend the steering cable and lubricate the inner
core before installation.
ABYC-approved Mechanical Steering Cable
IMPORTANT:
Install steering cable through tilt
tube before mounting outboard on transom.
Tighten nut securely.
WARNING
DO NOT use cable over pulley steering on
40 HP and larger outboards.
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