BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Installation Manual page 49

Drag Links
Use the correct dra g link to allow full steering
travel:
Model
90° V6
60° V4–V6
75–90 HP
40–60 HP
15–30 HP
Install cable wiper nu t o n tilt tube an d conne ct
drag link to th e co rrect location on the steering
arm. For sing le mot or, sin gle cab le applica tions,
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
(Refer to manufacturer's instructions for hydraulic
steering systems.)
3. Front Location (T)–Bar connection (multiple out-
board installations)
OUTBOARD MOUNTING
IMPORTANT:
as steering cables, must b e fitted to the outboard
before the outb oard is moun ted to the tran som.
Drag Link
Determine what equipment will be installed before
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mounting.
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Mounting Height
P/N 175125
Boat performance depends on outboard mounting
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height.
P/N 173699
Generally, the
gearcase should align with the bottom of the hull.
Conventional V -hulls of ten perform well with the
anti-ventilation plate a pproximately 1 in. (25 cm)
above the bottom of the hull.
Boats that exceed 50 MPH ma y b enefit from
higher outboa rd heights. Consult the boat man u-
facturer for specific outbo
information for a particular hull.
1
Test o utboard and boat p erformance at dif ferent
heights until the best performance is achieved.
2
NOTICE
sure is not adversely affected by the mounting
height of the outboard.
Mounting Bolt Installation
002097
IMPORTANT:
above or below waterline use. RTV silicone is not
approved for below wate rline use. Polyurethane
sealants are not easily removed and may damage
outboard or boat mounting surfaces.
Apply marine sealer under h ex heads of bolts, on
the mounting plates, and to the bolt shanks.
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
OUTBOARD MOUNTING
Some riggin g compo nents, such
anti-ventilation plate of th
ard mo unting heig ht
Be sure that outboard water pres-
Use a marine se alant rated for
2
e
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