Remote Control Installation - Mercury 8 User Manual

ENGINE INSTALLATION
4. Power trim models ‑ To prevent a loss of the outboard, secure
the outboard to the transom with the two transom bracket
clamp screws
7.9 mm (5/16 in.) holes through the upper set of transom
bracket mounting holes and drill two holes through the lower
set of mounting holes or mounting slots. Fasten with four bolts,
flat washers, and locknuts. Use a marine waterproofing sealer
in the holes and around the bolts to make the installation water
tight. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
a - Locknut (4)
b - Washer (4)
Description
Transom bracket mounting bolts

Remote Control Installation

STEERING CABLE
1. Lubricate the entire cable end with Mercury Precision or
Quicksilver 2‑4‑C with Teflon.
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C Marine
95
Lubricant with Teflon
and four
a
a
Description
107
mounting bolts.
b
c
d
a
b
28967
c - Bolts (4)
d - Transom bracket clamp
screws (2)
Nm lb. in.
13.5
28722
Where Used
Steering cable end
Drill two
lb. ft.
10
Part No.
92-802859A1