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Place washer onto shaft then thread the nut onto the shaft.
Hold the steering wheel while tightening to avoid cable damage to
helm assembly
Nuts tightening torque
MIN. TORQUE
44.3 [lbf-in]
MAX.TORQUE
66.4 [lbf-in]
ROUTE CABLE
Assemble conduit fit by pulling locking knob. See Fig 10.
No.
FASTENER
1
Spent Tube Core Cover
2
Steering Cable
Be sure locking knob is in fitting's groove. See Fig 11.
Fig 11. Check Conduit fitting
After placing cable end(fitting) into helm unit, rotate steering as you
feed the cable end into the helm unit.
Keep minimum bending radius 8"(200mm) and clearance. Fig 12.
Feed cable through, turning wheel to pull cable end through rotary
assembly.
Check steering direction, making sure when wheel is turned to the
right, the boat should turn to the right as well.
Install spent tube cable cover by slipping it over the cable end, then
securing it in the same manner as cable jacket like you did.
See Fig 10 one more time.
INSTALL CABLE ON TILLER
Route cable with as few turns as possible, keeping bends to an 8"
minimum radius.
Connect end of tiller using transom connection kit or stock steering
tube.
Adjust as required for steering wheel center with tiller center.
Check steering direction.
FINAL CHECKS-ALL CABLES
Before try to test operation, check following list especially.
No.
1
Cable radius NOT LESS than 8" minimum.
Turn wheel to determine that the direction of the
2
wheel matches the direction of the rudder action.
3
Brake (if used) is adjusted to proper feel.
Check that the rudder or drive stops coincide with
4
the cable travel.
5
All bolts and nuts are tightened to specifications.
MAN-0303 / Rev 20100601
(5.0 [N-m])
(7.5 [N-m])
DESCTIPTION
1EA
1EA
CHECK POINT
Fig 10. Assembling Cable & Tube
Fig 12. Minimum Bending Radius of Cable
NOTE
Helm contains no internal field serviceable parts.
Any attempt at disassembly of these units will void warranty of
this product.
Instructions are for 90 degree mount helms only.
10 and 20 degree mounting and/or bezel kits are available.
Please contact your dealer or PRETECH for information on
purchase and installation.
Tilt helm assemblies are available.
Please contact your dealer or PRETECH for information.
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