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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD INSTALLATION
Connect the power trim connectors.
Install the lower engine covers. Refer to LOWER
COVER SERVICE on p. 54.
Shift Linkage Adjustment
Adjust shift linkage as follows:
• Loosen adjustment screws on shift lever.
• Be sure that ball is centered in detent assembly.
• Adjust shift lever so that the screw hole in shift
rod lever lines up with the hole in the gearcase
shift rod when gearcase is in neutral.
• When correctly adjusted, the shift lever will be
parallel with the vertical line of the outboard,
and the distance between the shift lever pin and
the center of the shift cable trunnion pocket
should be approximately 7 in. (17.8 cm).
IMPORTANT: The shift rod height is the most
critical of these adjustments and should not be
moved during this procedure. Refer to SHIFT
ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 296, or SHIFT ROD
ADJUSTMENT on p. 319.
• Tighten adjustment screws to 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7
to 9.5 N·m).
Final Adjustments
After installing a new or rebuilt
powerhead, perform the following procedures
before returning outboard to service:
• Adjust timing pointer.
• Index all spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug
Indexing on p. 46.
• Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to start pow-
erhead break-in oiling. Refer to Powerhead
Break-In on p. 71.
• Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to set TPS
calibration. Refer to TPS Calibration on p. 118.
• Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to make
sure engine management software version and
revision are current. Update as required.
• Prime fuel system.
• Prime oiling system. Refer to Oil Supply Prim-
ing on p. 169.
• Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to check
engine timing. Refer to TIMING ADJUST-
MENTS on p. 117.
• Run outboard and check for water, fuel, or oil
leaks.
• Make sure engine reaches correct operating
temperature and does not overheat.
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1. Adjustment screws
2. Shift detent assembly
3. Shift lever pin
4. Trunnion pocket
5. 7 inch dimension
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