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.ROUTINE SERVICE
OETIKER CLAMP SERVICING
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Clamp Installation
A const ant st ress sho uld be ap plied to close the
ear clamps. This method ensures a positive stress
on the hose and does not result in excessive com-
pression or expansion of the band material.
IMPORTANT: Use only Oetiker re commended
tools to close Oetiker stepless clamps.
Oetiker pin cers are ava ilable in the
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts and Accesso-
ries Catalog.
• Position correct size clamp over hose.
• Install hose on fitting.
• Close c lamp ear f ully wi th Oetiker pincers (pli-
ers).
Clamp Removal
Method 1: Position Oetiker pincers across clamp
ear and cut clamp.
Method 2: Lift end of stepless clamp with screw-
driver.
Method 3: Us e Oetiker pincers (pliers) to grip
clamp. Pull clamp off of connection and discard.
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1. Open clamp
2. Closed clamp
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