OUTBOARD INSTALLATION/ATTACHMENTS - 7A-1590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Steering Cable Installation
1. Lubricate steering cable end with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/
Teflon Marine Lubricant.
2. Install steering cable thru steering cable tube and se-
cure to cable tube with cable attaching nut. (See be-
low.) Do not tighten cable attaching nut at this time.
3. Attach ride-guide cable to outboard steering bracket
(middle hole) using clevis kit (P/N 70599A4).
4. Adjust 2 large jam nuts on cable tube of attaching kit,
so that steering wheel is in normal straight-driving po-
sition with outboard in straight- driving position. Torque
each jam nut to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m), then bend a side
of tab washer against flat of each jam. (below)
5. Torque Ride-Guide cable attaching nut (which secures
cable to guide tube) to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m). (below) In-
stall locking sleeve over cable attaching nut and se-
cure with cotter pin. Spread ends of cotter pin.
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a - Ride-Guide Cable
b - Ride-Guide Yoke
c - Pivot Block
d - Pivot Spacer
e - 15” (Centerline of Attaching Kit Pivot to Centerline of Engine)
f - Pivot Attaching Locknut; Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
g - Engine Steering Arm
h - Clevis Kit
i - Ride-Guide Cable Attaching Locknut; Torque to 10 lb. ft. (13.5 N·m)
j - Bolt (3/8” x 2-1/2”)
k - Flat Washer
l - Transom Bracket
m - Cable Tube Jam Nut; Torque to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m)
n - Tab Washers (Bend Over Flat of Jam Nuts)
o - Cable Attaching Nut
NOTE: Some Ride-Guide steering cables may not be
equipped with locking sleeve and cotter pin. If cable being
installed does not have these parts, disregard instructions
to install them.
! WARNING
After installation is completed (and before operating
outboard), check that boat will turn right when steer-
ing wheel is turned right and that boat will turn left
when steering wheel is turned left. Check steering thru
full range (left and right) at all tilt angles to assure inter-
ference-free movement.
6. Lubricate outboard end of Ride-Guide steering cable
(thru grease fitting next to cable attaching nut) with
Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant.
NOTE: Ride-Guide steering cable is lubricated at the facto-
ry and requires no additional lubrication at initial installa-
tion.
7. Lubricate all steering system pivot points (and ex-
posed portion of steering cable core) with Quicksilver
2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant. Lubricate at intervals
specified preceding.
8. Carefully check steering system components for wear
(at intervals specified, preceding). Replace worn parts.
9. Check steering system fasteners (at intervals speci-
fied, preceding) to be sure that they are torqued to cor-
rect specifications. (Figures 1, 2 and 3)
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication and maintenance inspection is owner’s re-
sponsibility and must be performed at intervals as specified
following:
Normal Service - Every 50 hours of operation or 60 days
(whichever comes first).
*Severe Service - Every 25 hours of operation or 30 days
(whichever comes first).
*Operation in salt water is considered “Severe Service”.
1. Carefully check steering components for wear. Re-
place as necessary.
2. Check steering system fasteners to be sure that they
are torqued to correct specifications.
3. Lubricate clevis points with a drop of light oil.
4. Inspection and lubrication of steering system should
be performed once each year or whenever steering
components are disassembled, steering effort has in-
creased or steering seems loose.
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