Outboard Rigging; Control Cable Identification - BRP 2995 Johnson Service Manual

IMPORTANT: Use a marine sealant rated for
above or below waterline use. RTV silicone is not
approved for below waterline use. Polyurethane
sealants are not easily removed and may damage
outboard or boat mounting surfaces when
removed.
Apply marine sealer (rated for above and below
waterline use) under hex heads of bolts, on the
mounting plates, and to the bolt shanks.
Tighten bolts to 14.5 ft. Ibs. (20 N·m).
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TYPICAL
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1. Clamp screws
2. Transom plate
3. Stern bracket holes
IMPORTANT: After 30 minutes of operation,
retighten clamp screws by hand. DO NOT use
tools to tighten clamp screws. Check clamp
screws regularly.
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD RIGGING
OUTBOARD RIGGING
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To prevent accidental starting of engine,
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confirm the battery cables are discon-
nected at battery and spark plug leads are
disconnected from spark plugs.
Control Cable Identification
IMPORTANT:
Control cable function must be
identified before rigging outboard.
Identify each control cable:
• Put the control handle into NEUTRAL position .
The throttle cable casing guide will retract com-
pletely and the shift cable casing guide will go to
the midpoint of its travel.
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1. Shift cable casing guide extended to midpoint DP0811
2. Throttle cable casing guide retracted
Extend the control cables and lubricate them with
Triple-Guard grease.
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