Mercury Avator 7.5e - Installing the Outboard on the Boat Transom (Tiller and Remote Control Models)

Minimum Transom Opening
Single outboard (remote control models) 48.3 cm (19 in.)
Single outboard (tiller handle models) 76.2 cm (30 in.)
Transom thickness range
Minimum 4.45 cm (1.75 in.)
Maximum 6.35 cm (2.5 in.)
INSTALLING THE OUTBOARD ON THE BOAT TRANSOM (TILLER AND
REMOTE CONTROL MODELS)
!
WARNING
Failure to correctly fasten the outboard could result in the outboard propelling
off the boat transom resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the required
mounting hardware.
IMPORTANT:Determine the strength of the boat transom. The outboard
mounting fasteners should be able to hold 13.6 Nm (10 lb‑ft) of torque.
a - Transom yielding
under excessive
fastener torque
b - Transom cracking
under excessive
fastener torque
a
b
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INSTALLATION
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