SAFETY
How
can
loss
of
steering
control
be
minimized?
• Use a steering system recommended by the outboard manufacturer which meets
When
rigging
or
after
servicing
Marine Industry Safety Standards (ABYC).
• Read, understand, and
follow
manufacturer's
instructions
• Follow warnings marked "Au closely.
• Assemble
parts carefully.
•
Make adjustments carefully.
•
Keep parts moving freely. Lubricate parts as shown
in
manual.
• Use the bolts, nuts and washers supplied with steering attachment
kits-they
are a spe-
ciallocking type that will not loosen, rust, or weaken.
Transom Mounted Steering
Systems
- Check
to
Uncover
Possible
Trouble!
Tilt outboard into boat, then turn
it.
transom
mounted
steerer
Be
aware that raising or lowering outboard
on
transom can change a set-up which was OK
earlier. If moved
up
or down even one-half inch,
run
test again to make sure steering parts are
free and clear.
During this procedure, steering parts:
• Must not bind; and
• Must not touch other boat, outboard,
or accessory parts
in
transom area.
Why?
A hard blow to the outboard's
gearcase can result
in
damage to steer-
ing parts.
Check for damaged parts.
Blows to the outboard like this
...
-,,-~~~~I~~-...
~
or this can put heavy loads on steering parts. Look for:
~
~~~
~~
• Cracked parts, including steering parts, swivel brack-
iJ2
ets, and transom brackets;
I~-
----
• Bent parts; and
• Loose nuts and bolts.
Replace
damaged parts.
If
weakened, parts
could
fail
later
on
the
water
when least expected.
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