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• Steering cable grease fitting (If equipped) ‑ Rotate the
steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable end into
the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
a - Fitting b - Steering cable end
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WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the
outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding lubricant to
steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable
to become hydraulically locked. A hydraulically locked steering
cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in
serious injury or death.
3. Lubricate the following with light weight oil.
• Steering link rod pivot points ‑ Lubricate the pivot points.