Mercury 9.9 - Page 114

ENGINE INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING OUTBOARD ON TRANSOM
1. Place the outboard on the center line of the transom.
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2. Tighten the transom bracket clamp screws.
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3. Non‑power trim models ‑ To prevent a loss of the outboard,
secure the outboard to the transom with the two transom
bracket clamp screws and two mounting bolts. Drill two
7.9 mm (5/16 in.) holes through the transom bracket mounting
holes. Fasten with two bolts, flat washers, and locknuts. Use
a marine waterproofing sealer in the holes and around the
bolts to make the installation water tight. Tighten the bolts to
the specified torque.
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a
b
c
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a - Bolts (2)
b - Washer (2)
c - Locknut (2)
d - Transom bracket clamp
screws (2)
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Transom bracket mounting bolts 13.5 10