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WARNING
DO NOT install an outboard on a curved or
irregular surface. Doing so can wear, bind,
and damage components, causing loss of
control.
Transom Clearances
Make sure the transom and splash well area pro-
vide adequate clearances:
The top edge of the transom should be wide
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enough to allow full steering travel. The ABYC
standard for most single outboard installations
is 33 in. (84 cm).
Check cable and hose routing clearances.
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Make sure there is clearance for mounting bolts
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and washers. Check the inside area of the tran-
som for obstructions before drilling holes.
Water Flow
Inspect the hull area directly in front of the mount-
ing location.
Boat-mounted equipment should not create tur-
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bulence in the water flow directly in front of the
outboard's gearcase. Turbulence or disruptions
in the water flow directly in front of the gearcase
will affect engine cooling and propeller perfor-
mance.
Avoid locating outboard centerlines within 3 in.
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(76 mm) of bottom strakes on dual-outboard
installations.
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Transom Brackets and Jack Plates
When mounting an outboard on boats equipped
with transom brackets or jack plates, refer to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Confirm maximum weight and horsepower
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capacities.
Jack plate assemblies must provide a one-piece
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mounting surface to support the outboard.
Mounting Hardware
WARNING
Use all mounting hardware supplied with
the outboard to help ensure a secure
installation. Substituting inferior hardware
can result in loss of control.
The required outboard mounting bolts, backing
plates, washers, and nuts are used to attach the
outboard to the frame of the shipping pallet.
Refer to the outboard's parts catalog for alternate
length mounting bolts or replacement parts.
Use only Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or
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parts of equivalent type, strength, and material.
Use the mounting hardware provided with out-
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board whenever possible.
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