Handling Motor - BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual

SAFETY
MARINE PRODUCTS AND THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE
WHO FIXTHEM
The first part of this Safety section talked about safe boating and how you, the mechanic, can help keep
it safe for the boater. But what about you? Mechanics can be hurt while:
• Rigging boats
• Troubleshooting problems
• Fixing things
• Testing their work
Sorne items you will know, others you may not.
Handling Motors
When lifting motors
Sorne motors have a fixed lift bracket bolted to the powerhead.
Because motor will want to hang like this when off the floor...
lf motor does not have fixed lifting bracket
and you use Universal Puller, P/N 378103,
and Lifting Eye, P/N 321537, or Lifting Eye
and Adapter Assembly, P/N 396748...
... use only the special
hardened screws and ~ '
washers from the set. ~
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Motor may also
drop suddenly if
hoist or motor
stand are in poor
shape, or too
small for the job.
Stand Clear!
\~ ' lt might hit you
\\ as it swings. · ~ -
Regular screws are not
strong enough. Screws
may break and motor may
drop suddenly.
4t1i
V6 ~
• 4551bs.
(206.4 kg)
• Make sure shop alds have extra capacity, and keep them in good repair.
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