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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
OUTBOARD MOUNTING
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Drag Links
Use the correct dra g link to allow full steering
travel:
Install cable wiper nu t o n tilt tube an d conne ct
drag link to th e co rrect location on the steering
arm. For sing le mot or, sin gle cab le applica tions,
the drag link should be installed in the rear hole.
OUTBOARD MOUNTING
IMPORTANT: Some riggin g compo nents, such
as steering cables, must b e fitted to the outboard
before the outb oard is moun ted to the tran som.
Determine what equipment will be installed before
mounting.
Mounting Height
Boat performance depends on outboard mounting
height.
Generally, the anti-ventilation plate of th e
gearcase should align with the bottom of the hull.
Conventional V-hulls of ten perform well with the
anti-ventilation plate a pproximately 1 in. (25 cm)
above the bottom of the hull.
Boats that exceed 50 MPH ma y b enefit from
higher outboa rd heights. Consult the boat man u-
facturer for specific outbo ard mo unting heig ht
information for a particular hull.
Test o utboard and boat p erformance at dif ferent
heights until the best performance is achieved.
Be sure that outboard water pres-
sure is not adversely affected by the mounting
height of the outboard.
Mounting Bolt Installation
IMPORTANT: Use a marine se alant rated for
above or below waterline use. RTV silicone is not
approved for below wate rline use. Polyurethane
sealants are not easily removed and may damage
outboard or boat mounting surfaces.
Apply marine sealer under h ex heads of bolts, on
the mounting plates, and to the bolt shanks.
Model Drag Link
90° V6 P/N 175125
60° V4–V6 P/N 175125
75–90 HP P/N 175125
40–60 HP P/N 173699
15–30 HP P/N 173699
1. Drag link connection
2. Wiper nut
002097
1. Rear Location (D)–Steering drag link connection
2. Middle Location (P)–Power steering connection
(Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for hydraulic
steering systems.)
3. Front Location (T)–Bar connection (multiple out-
board installations)
DRC7162
0078A
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