FNM HPE Series Installation Manual page 21

Figure 15- Elements of the engine alignment with Mercruiser Bravo®
stern drive. 16) screw (terminal part of the flexible coupling); 97)
alignment bar; m/l) flexible coupling; P) stern drive; R) engine; m)
grooved flexible coupling; m ') counterpart of the grooved bar; n)
centering on the flexible coupling; n ') counterpart centering on the
bar; s) contact ends; t) handle; u) transom bearing; u ') bearing
counterpart on the bar.
19. Recheck the engine alignment by fitting again the
alignment bar.
20. Tighten the rear bolts between the engine and rear
transom to 50 Nm (38 lb-ft) and the front ones that stop
the anti-vibration mounts to the engine, as described in
paragraph 0 on page 14.
21. Remove the alignment bar.
It is necessary to recheck the engine alignment:
at least 24 hours after installation, with the boat
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in the water, during the sea trial.
after 30h during the first service.
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After the procedure, it is possible to carry out the other
operations of engine connection to the services, as described
in chapter 5 - Services connection to the engine compartment
on page 21 and as described in the stern drive manufacturer's
installation manual, supplied with the engine.
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