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MIDSECTION
EXHAUST HOUSING
Place the lateral mounts in the lower mount brack-
ets. Apply Nut Lock to threads of lower mount
bracket screws. Install the lower mount brackets.
Tighten screws to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to
9N·m).
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. lbs. (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. lbs. (7 to 9 N·m).
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.
Install the following:
• Gearcase; refer to Gearcase REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION on p. 167.
• Powerhead; refer to Powerhead INSTALLA-
TION on p. 143.
1. Lateral mount
2. Lower mount brackets
32465
32464
2
1
32305
1. Shift arm pin 32341
32419
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