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Stern and Swivel
Stern & Swivel Bracket
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Separate the supported engine from the stern &
swivel assembly.
Support the stern and swivel assembly.
Remove the four mounting bolts. Then remove the
stern and swivel assembly.
Clean all old marine sealant from the transom of
the boat.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Use a marine sealant rated for
above or below waterline use. RTV silicone is not
approved for below waterline use. Polyurethane
sealants are not easily removed and may damage
outboard or boat mounting surfaces.
Apply marine sealer under hex heads of bolts, on
the mounting plates, and to the bolt shanks.
Install the stern and swivel assembly with the four
mounting bolts. Install all washers and nuts.
Tighten mounting bolts and nuts to a torque of 40
ft. lbs. (54 N·m).
Align the engine assembly with the stern and
swivel assembly.
Install the two washers and retaining nuts on to
the upper mount studs.
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WARNING
If either side of the transom deforms or
cracks when the bolts are tightened to their
recommended torque, the transom construc-
tion may not be adequate or may be deterio-
rated.
Structural failure of the transom could result
in loss of boat control and injury to the occu-
pants.
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1. Nuts
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