Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 98 90-8M0069751 eng APRIL 2012
Tighten the gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts to specification.
a - Transom assembly
b - Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts
Description Nm lb–in. lb–ft
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 3/8 in. U‑bolt 74 – 55
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 7/16 in. U‑bolt 95 – 70
Engine Mounts
Loosen the rear engine mount bolts 1 to 1‑1/2 turns. Retorque the rear engine mount bolts.
a - Rear engine mount
b - Transom plate mount
c - Rear engine mount bolt
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Rear engine mounts 47 35
Propellers
Alpha Propeller Removal
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.
Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the
engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Place wood block between propeller blade and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs on tab
washer.
19624
a
b
19622
a
b
c
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