Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP Service Manual page 20

ROUTINE SERVICE
OUTBOARD RIGGING CONNECTIONS
Cable Retainer Clip Installation
When installing retainer clips on control arm lin k-
age pins, clips should be locked and must not be
bent or deformed.
For proper installation, review the following steps:
Place washer on pin.
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Position retainer clip with straight section on the
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bottom and angled section on the top.
Use long nose pliers to insert straight section of
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clip into linkage pin hole.
1. Straight section
2. Angled section
Push th e clip toward s t he h ole while li fting on
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the curved end with the pliers.
Be sure retainer clip fully engages the pin.
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Lock the retainer by moving the an gled section
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behind the straight section.
Locked Retainer Clip
1. Angled section behind straight section
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Cable, Hose, and Wire Routing
To prevent accidental starting while servic-
ing, disconnect the battery cables at the
battery. Twist and remove all spark plug
leads.
Refer to Control Cable Identification on p. 17.
Apply soapy water to the inside surfaces of grom-
met and install cables and fuel line as shown:
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DP0818
DP0817
1. Throttle cable
2. Shift cable
3. Main wiring harness
4. Battery cable
5. Fuel line
Place the g rommet int o position in the lower
engine cover.
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DP0817a
When g rommet is in p lace and all cables have
been installed, tighten a tie strap around the out-
side of the gromme t to form a watertight sea l
around the cables.
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