7-12 - ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE 90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
Tighten steering cable attaching nuts of each
steering cable to a torque of 35 Ib. ft. (47.5 N·m).
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a - Cable Attaching Nut
b - “V” Groove
NOTE: Cable attaching nuts with a “V” groove
around the outer circumference of the nut are self
locking and do not require locking sleeves.
WARNING
After installation is complete [and before
operating outboard(s)], 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)
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
lubricating cable. If cable is lubricated while
extended, hydraulic lock 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 (92-825407A2). Lubricate exposed
portion of cable ends (b) with 2-4-C w/Teflon.
4. Lubricate pivot point (c) of steering link rod and
ball joint (d) of link rod/steering coupler with SAE
30W Motor 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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