Position a new idle relief muffler gasket. Install the
muffler to the exhaust housing. Apply
Nut
Lock to
the
muffler's retaining screw threads. Tighten the
screws to a torque of 48 to
60
in.
Ibs.
(5
to 7 N·m).
Position the lower engine cover support
on
the
exhaust housing and torque the five screws to
60
to 84
in.
Ibs.
(7
to 9 N·m).
MIDSECTION
EXHAUST HOUSING
Lubricate the upper shift
rod
with Triple-Guard
grease. Install the shift
rod
into the shift arm a with
pin and a
new cotter pin.
Place exhaust housing baffle
in
position.
324191
32305 Install the following:
•
Gearcase; refer to Gearcase REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
on
p. 260.
•
Powerhead; refer to Powerhead INSTALLA-
TION
- 9.9/15 on
p.
213.
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