90-824052R3 JUNE 2002 ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE - 7-7
STEERING LINK ROD INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects
the steering cable to the engine must be fastened
using special washer head bolt (“a” - Part Num-
ber 10-14000) and self locking nuts (“b” & “c” -
Part Number 11-34863). These locknuts must
never be replaced with common nuts (non lock-
ing) as they will work loose and vibrate off freeing
the link rod to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result
in the boat taking a full, sudden, sharp turn. This
potentially violent action can cause occupants to
be thrown overboard exposing them to serious
injury or death.
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with
two flat washers (d) and nylon insert locknut (“b”
- Part Number 11-34863). Tighten locknut (b)
until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
2. Production Outboards - Assemble steering link
rod to engine with special washer head bolt (“a”
- Part Number 10-14000) and nylon insert locknut
(“c” - Part Number 11-34863). First torque bolt (a)
to 20 lb. ft. (27.0 N·m), then torque locknut (c) to
20 lb. ft. (27.0 N·m).
High Performance Outboards - An access hole
is provided through the bottom cowl to ease
installation of the link rod connecting bolt.
Remove the BACK plug for installation and
reinstall after installation.
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d
c
b
WARNING
After installation is complete (and before
operating outboard), check that boat will turn
right when steering wheel is turned right and that
boat will turn left when steering wheel is turned
left. Check steering thru full range (left and right)
and at all tilt angles to assure interference-free
movement.
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance inspection is owner’s responsibility and
must be performed at intervals specified, following:
Normal Service - Every 50 hrs. of operation or 60
days (whichever comes first)
*Severe Service - Every 25 hrs. of operation or 30
days (whichever comes first)
*Operation in a salt water area is considered
“Severe Service.”
1. Carefully check steering system components for
wear. Replace worn parts.
2. Check steering system fasteners to be sure that
they are torqued to correct specifications.
NOTE: RideGuide Steering Cables are lubricated at
the factory and require no additional lubrication at
initial installation.
WARNING
Core of each steering cable (transom end) must
be fully retracted into cable housing before lubri-
cating cable. If cable is lubricated while ex-
tended, hydraulic lock of cable could occur.
3. With core of RideGuide Steering Cable (transom
end) fully retracted, lubricate transom end of
steering cables thru grease fittings (a) with 2-4-C
w/Teflon (92-825407A12). Lubricate exposed
portion of cable end (b) with 2-4-C w/Teflon.
4. Lubricate pivot point (c) of steering link rod and
ball joint (d) of link rod with SAE 30 Weight Oil.
5. Inspection and lubrication of steering head
assembly (rotary or straight rack) should be
performed once each year (by your Authorized
Dealer) or whenever steering mount and/or
steering head are disassembled, or if steering
effort has increased. Lubricate with 2-4-C
w/Teflon.
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