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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1D-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1D - Outboard Motor Installation
Table of Contents
Electric Fuel Pump 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Horsepower Capacity 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start in Gear Protection 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Accessories For The Outboard 1D-2. . .
Installation Specifications 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Outboard 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable Seal 1D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod 1D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Outboard
Thumb Screw Models 1D-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non Thumb Screw Models 1D-6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Harness 1D-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Cable Connections 1D-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift and Throttle Cable Installation 1D-9. . . . . . . .
Trim-In Stop Adjustment Power Trim Models 1D-13
Trim Tab Adjustment 1D-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch
Wiring Diagram (Dual Outboard) 1D-14. . . . . . . . .
Electric Fuel Pump
If an electric fuel pump is used, the fuel pressure must not exceed 4 psig at the engine. If neces-
sary install a pressure regulator to regulate the pressure.
Boat Horsepower Capacity
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS) XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY XXX
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
Do not overpower or overload the boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating
the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain
federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.
WARNING
Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can:
1. Cause loss of boat control
2. Place too much weight at the transom, altering the designed flotation characteristics
of the boat or,
3. Cause the boat to break apart, particularly around the transom area.
Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury, death, or boat damage.
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