90-826148R2 MARCH 1997 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1D-5
FASTENING OUTBOARD TO THE BOAT
TRANSOM
Type 1 Bracket
Drill two 1/2 in. (12.5mm) holes thru a lower set of
mountingholes andfasten outboardto boattransom
withtwo1/2in.(12.5mm)mountingbolts,flatwashers
and locknuts (provided).
Type 2 Bracket
Drill two 3/8 in. (9.5mm) holes thru the lower mount-
ing holes and fasten outboard to the boat transom
withtwo3/8 in. (9.5mm)mountingbolts, flatwashers
and locknuts (provided).
Type 1 Bracket
Type 2 Bracket
Tighten Transom
Clamp Handles
Tighten Transom
Clamp Handles
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
a - Locknuts (2)
b - Flat Washers (2)
c - Mounting Bolts (2)
d - Marine Sealer
CAUTION
Marine sealer must be used on shanks bolts to
make a water-tight installation.
Single Steering Cable and
Steering Link Rod
Installation
NOTE:Theseinstructions are forsinglecable-single
outboardinstallations.Instructionsformountingdual
engines are included with the applicable dual engine
attaching kit. Refer to “Quicksilver Accessories
Guide” to determine correct kit.
Refer to “Quicksilver Accessories Guide” to deter-
mine correct length of steering cable.
IMPORTANT: Steering cable must be correct
length. Sharp bends on too-short of a cable re-
sultin“kinks;” too-longofacablerequireunnec-
essary bends and/or loops. Both conditions
place extra stress on the cable.
Install steering mount and steering wheel in accor-
dance with installation instructions that accompany
each.
Installing Ride Guide Steering Cable
To The Outboard
IMPORTANT: Before installing steering cable in
tilt tube, lubricate entire cable end with Quicksil-
ver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant.
NOTE: Ride Guidesteering cableis lubricatedatthe
factoryandrequiresnoadditionallubrication at initial
installation.
1. Lubricate inside of outboard tilt tube and entire
cable end with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine
Lubricant.
2. Insert steering cable end thru outboard tilt tube
andsecuresteeringcabletotilttubewithsteering
cable attaching nut, as shown. Torque nut to 35
lb. ft. (47.5 N·m).
a
b
c
a - Tilt Tube
b - Cable End
c - Attaching Nut
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