GASOLINE ENGINES BRAVO MODELS
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Connecting Sterndrive Unit Gear Lube Monitor Hose To Gimbal Housing
1. Connect the gear lube monitor hose to a quick release 90° fitting.
2. Connect fitting to the gimbal housing.
IMPORTANT: Hose must not come in contact with steering system components or the
engine coupler, U-joint shaft or drive shaft.
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d
c
b
a-Hose
b-90° Hose Fitting
c-Gimbal Housing Fitting
d-Gear Lube Monitor
NOTE: The quick release button on hose fitting must be positioned away from water inlet
fitting, or block-off plate, if equipped. Release button must not contact water fitting, or block-
off plate if equipped.
CAUTION
Avoid sterndrive unit damage. Quick release button on gear lube monitor 90° hose
fitting may not lock on gimbal housing if touching or depressed by water inlet
fitting, or block-off plate, if equipped. Ensure quick release button does not contact
block-off plate, or water inlet fitting if equipped. Failure to do so could result in a
loose 90
° fitting causing a loss of gear lube and damage to sterndrive unit.
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d
b
d
a
c
e
f
Block-Off Plate Installation Shown (Similar For Models With Water Fitting)
a-Block-Off Plate (Or Water Inlet Fitting If Equipped)
b-Star Washer And Screw
c-90
° Hose Fitting
d-Quick Release Button
e-ACCEPTABLE Positions
f-NOT ACCEPTABLE Position
NOTE: The hose must not come into contact with the steering system components or the
engine coupler and drive shaft.