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ROUTINE SERVICE
OUTBOARD RIGGING CONNECTIONS
Cable Retainer Clip Installation
When installing retainer clips on control arm lin k-
age pins, clips should be locked and must not be
bent or deformed.
For proper installation, review the following steps:
• Place washer on pin.
• Position retainer clip with straight section on the
bottom and angled section on the top.
• Use long nose pliers to insert straight section of
clip into linkage pin hole.
• Push th e clip toward s t he h ole while li fting on
the curved end with the pliers.
• Be sure retainer clip fully engages the pin.
• Lock the retainer by moving the an gled section
behind the straight section.
Cable, Hose, and Wire Routing
Refer to Control Cable Identification on p. 17.
Apply soapy water to the inside surfaces of grom-
met and install cables and fuel line as shown:
Place the g rommet int o position in the lower
engine cover.
When g rommet is in p lace and all cables have
been installed, tighten a tie strap around the out-
side of the gromme t to form a watertight sea l
around the cables.
1. Straight section
2. Angled section
DP0818
DP0817
Locked Retainer Clip
1. Angled section behind straight section
DP0817a
A CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting while servic-
ing, disconnect the battery cables at the
battery. Twist and remove all spark plug
leads.
1. Throttle cable
2. Shift cable
3. Main wiring harness
4. Battery cable
5. Fuel line
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