The ProKicker tiller handle model is equipped with kicker straps located on each side of the outboard. The straps prevent the
outboard from pivoting when the outboard is tilted up. When the outboard is in the full up position, the kicker straps should be
tight and center the outboard.
Shown with starboard driveshaft housing cover removed
Removal
1.
Remove the driveshaft housing cover for easier access to the kicker strap retaining hardware. Refer to Driveshaft
Housing Cover.
NOTE: For power tilt models, it is not necessary to disconnect the power tilt pump wires. Feed enough of the power tilt
pump wires through the grommet in the port cover to allow the cover to hang out of the way.
2. Remove the mounting hardware securing the starboard kicker strap to the clamp bracket.
3. Remove the mounting hardware securing the starboard kicker strap to the upper engine mount.
4. Repeat for the port kicker strap.
5. If the engine is being returned to service without the kicker strap, be certain to install the upper engine mount screws, and
tighten them to the specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Upper engine mount screw 13 115 –
Installation
1. Lower the outboard to the operating position.
2. Install the starboard kicker strap onto the clamp bracket and upper engine mount with hardware, as shown. The large
diameter flat washer and long screw are used on the clamp bracket end of the kicker strap.
a - Upper engine mount screw
b - Small diameter flat washer
c - End of kicker strap
d - Stepped bushing
e - Lower mounting hole on upper
engine mount
f - To clamp bracket
g - Large diameter flat washer
h - Bushing
i - Screw
3. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Kicker strap attaching screw 6.0 53.1 –
Upper engine mount screw 13 115 –
4. Repeat the steps to install the port kicker strap.
5.
Install the driveshaft housing cover onto the driveshaft housing. Refer to Driveshaft Housing Cover.
Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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