BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 200 Service Manual page 238

POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Lubricate rod cap screw threads and under screw
head matin g su rface with a light coat of Triple-
Guard gre ase. App ly ou tboard lubricant to screw
hole threads in rod, and to screw head mating sur-
face on cap.
Align do t on rod cap with dot on the conn ecting
rod.
Install rod cap screws finger tight (NO MORE than
6 in. lbs. (1 N·m) maximum).
IMPORTANT:
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
matches dot o n rod and that both dot s face fly-
wheel.
1. Alignment dots
Tightening rod cap sc rews without
NOTICE
Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, o r us ing an
incorrect procedure c ould ca use perma nent
damage to the connecting rod and crankshaft.
To maint ain accurate
torque wrench extension length to a minimum.
236
31826
1
53628
torque values, keep
Install Rod Cap Alignme nt Fixture, P/N 39674 9,
before tighten ing rod cap screws. Align the flat
marked "SET" on the rod adjustment stop with the
arrow on the frame. Positio n the stop at t he high-
est setting (two lines showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock the stop in position.
1
1. Adjustment stop, highest setting
Secure restraining jaw "A" and forcing jaw "B" to
frame.
Restraining Jaw "A"
Forcing Jaw "B"
2287
21591
21594