MAINTENANCE
Page 1B-10 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
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.
5. Steering Cable Grease Fitting (5) (If equipped) - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract
the steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
Lubricate Pivot Points with light weight oil.
6. This grease fitting (6) is for lubricating the threaded rod for the co-pilot.
a
5
6
b
a-Steering Cable End
b-Pivot Points
Checking Power Trim Fluid
1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
a
a-Tilt Support Lock
2. Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of
the fill hole. Add Power Trim & Steering Fluid. If not available, use automotive (ATF) au-
tomatic transmission fluid.
a
a-Fill Cap