7. Remove the locknuts and washers from the ends of the long upper mount screws (one each side). Carefully remove the
engine from the steering arm/swivel bracket.
a - Locknut and washer on long upper
mount screw
b - Screw head
Installation
For the following procedure, refer to the illustrations in the Removal procedure as required.
1.
Ensure that the rubber damper is in place on the steering arm/swivel bracket.
2. Use a hoist or other suitable lifting mechanism to guide the engine into position so that the two long upper mount screws
slide into the steering arm/swivel bracket.
3.
Place two washers and two new locknuts onto the long upper mount screws (one each side). Tighten the locknuts to the
specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Upper mount locknut 27 – 20
4.
Install the lower mount. Refer to Lower Mount.
5.
Install the upper shift shaft:
a. Insert the upper shift shaft down through the midplate, shift shaft boot, and steering arm/swivel bracket assembly.
b. Connect the upper shift shaft to the shift lever.
c. Fully thread the coupler onto the upper shift shaft.
d. Connect the upper shift shaft to the lower shift shaft by turning the coupler until it has engaged the lower shift shaft by
a minimum of three rotations.
e. Tighten the jam nut to secure the connection.
6.
For electric start models, install the starter motor. Refer to Section 2B ‑ Starter Motor Installation.
7. For tiller handle models, install the tiller handle, shift cable, and throttle cables. Complete the throttle cable adjustments, as
required. Refer to Section 7B ‑ Tiller Handle.
8.
Install the driveshaft housing covers. Refer to Driveshaft Housing Covers.
Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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