Evinrude E-tec 75 HP Service Manual page 52

INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
Install steering cable through tilt
tube before mounting outboard on transom.
Tighten nut securely.
WARNING
DO NOT use cable over pulley steering on
40 HP and larger outboards.
Manual Hydraulic Steering
Manual hydraulic steering systems use hydraulic
fluid to transfer motion and load from the helm to
the outboard. Hydraulic steering systems offer
certain design advantages that can be beneficial
in some applications.
Use only a hydraulic steering system designed for
the specific application. Refer to the steering sys-
tem manufacturer's specifications for recom-
mended applications.
Typical manual hydraulic steering
IMPORTANT:
Some hydraulic steering systems
require additional centerline spacing in dual-out-
board installations. Refer to steering system man-
ufacturer's recommendations
Outboard Centerlines on p. 47.
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Drag Links
Install cable wiper nut on tilt tube and connect
drag link to the correct location on the steering
arm. For single motor, single cable applications,
the drag link should be installed in the rear hole.
1. Drag link connection
2. Wiper nut
1
2
3
1. Rear Location (D)–Steering drag link connection
2. Middle Location (P)–Power steering connection
3. Front Location (T)–Bar connection (multiple out-
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Use the correct drag link to allow full steering
travel:
and to Dual-
75 – 90 Evinrude E-TEC
(Refer to manufacturer's instructions for hydraulic
steering systems.)
board installations)
Model
1
2
002097
DRC7162
Drag Link
P/N 175125