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Routine Service
Lubrication
A steady stream of water should flow from the
overboard indicator while the engine is running.
Monitor engine water pressure gauge when:
• Engine speed is above 3000 RPM
• Running engine on a dynamometer.
Refer to Service Specifications, 40 – 60 HP on
p. 12, or Service Specifications, 60 H.O. – 90
HP on p. 14 for water pressure requirements.
Lubrication
Steering System
Grease the stainless steel output end of the steer-
ing cable with Triple-Guard grease.
Use an appropriate cleaning solvent to remove
corrosion and dirt from output end of cable before
coating it with grease. Make sure wiper nut is
installed and not damaged.
Tiller Handle
Lubricate the tiller handle grease fittings with Tri-
ple-Guard grease.
NOTICE
Engine will overheat if normal water pressure
is not maintained. Temporarily install an
engine water pressure gauge if not equipped
with one.
WARNING
Failure to re-grease as recommended could
result in steering system corrosion. Corro-
sion can affect steering effort, making opera-
tor control difficult.
1. Steering cable output end
2. Wiper nut
DR29546
1. Tiller handle fittings – Standard handle
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