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.ROUTINE SERVICE
LIFTING THE OUTBOARD
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LIFTING THE
OUTBOARD
Use correct Lifting Fixture to lift outboard:
Place lif ting tool on flywh eel and se at the three
screws completely.
Fasten appropriate chain hoo k to eye of too l.
Carefully hoist outboard with chain and unbolt out-
board mounting brackets from frame.
OUTBOARD RIGGING
CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT: For complete outboard riggin g
and remote control installation information, refer to
the Predelivery and In stallation Guide included
with the service manual set.
Common Practices – All Models
Control Cable Identification
IMPORTANT: Identify con trol ca ble fun ction
before rigging outboard.
Identify each control cable:
• Put the co ntrol handle into NEUTRAL positio n.
The throttle cable casing guide will retract com-
pletely and the shift cable casing guide will go to
the midpoint of its travel.
Extend the control cables and lubricate them with
Triple-Guard grease.
A WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lift-
ing cap acity of the hoist is at least twice
the weight of the outboard.
DO NOT all ow the lif t hook or chain from
the hoist to come in contact with any part
of the engine during lifting.
Model Lifting Fixture
90° V6 P/N 396748 with
1 3/4 in. screws
1. Lifting fixture
2. 1 3/4 in. screws
002419
1. Shift cable casing guide extended to midpoint
2. Throttle cable casing guide retracted
DP0811
30501