Lifting The Outboard; Steering Systems - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

Lifting the Outboard

Lifting Fixtures
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lift-
ing capacity of the hoist is at least twice
the weight of the outboard.
DO NOT allow the lift hook or chain from
the hoist to come in contact with any part
of the engine during lifting.
Remove shipping carton.
Remove any banding material used to secure out-
board to shipping palette. The mounting hardware
used to attach the outboard to the shipping frame
is reused to fasten outboard to boat transom.
Use correct Lifting Fixture to lift outboard:
Model
Evinrude E-TEC 60° V
Position lifting tool on crankshaft and tighten the
center retaining screw securely using a 1/4 in.
Allen wrench.
1. Center retaining screw
Fasten appropriate chain hook to eye of tool.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
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Lifting Fixture
P/N 342672
1
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Before Mounting Outboard to Transom
Some rigging components that attach directly to
the outboard should be assembled before the out-
board is mounted to the boat's transom. Steering
system components and gearcase speedometer
pickup hoses are the most common. Determine
what equipment will be installed prior to mounting
the outboard to the transom or bracket.

Steering Systems

Mechanical Cables
All Evinrude/Johnson outboards equipped with tilt
tubes are designed to be compatible with
mechanical steering systems that meet ABYC
Standard P-17. Single-cable mechanical steering
systems can be used on single or dual-outboard
installations if an ABYC-approved steering link is
used.
Dual-cable mechanical steering helps provide firm
steering control at high speeds.
Extend the output end of the steering cable and
lubricate the inner core of cable prior to installa-
tion.
ABYC-approved Mechanical Steering Cable
Install steering cable through tilt
IMPORTANT:
tube before mounting outboard on transom.
Tighten nut securely.
WARNING
DO NOT use cable over pulley steering on
40 HP and larger outboards.
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