Lifting The Outboard; Steering Systems - BRP 2995 Johnson Service Manual

Lifting the Outboard
Lift the outboard using the lift grips (NOT the tilt
grip or steering handle) and place it in the center
of the boat's transom.
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TYPICAL DR4661
1. Lift grips
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 .
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Extend the output end of the steering cable and
lubricate the inner core of cable prior to installa-
tion.
ABYC-approved mechanical steering cable. 5873
IMPORTANT: Install steering cable through tilt
tube before mounting outboard on transom.
Tighten nut securely.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to cable and install
cable wiper nut on tilt tube.
1. Cable nut
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2. Grease
3.
Wiper nut
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