SeaSTAR OPTIMUM EPS - SmartCylinder Mounting

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Using an approved quality marine grease (such as Johnson/Evinrude

triple guard, Quicksilver anti-corrosion, Yamaha marine grease or

equivalent), liberally lubricate the tilt tube and support rod (Item

9) and slide the support rod through the engine tilt tube.

Lightly grease the tiller bolt (Item 2) & partially screw into appropriate

hole in the tiller arm to assure a proper ﬁt. Then remove the tiller

bolt and go to Step 3.

3. Select appropriate insert diagram from page 5-14 through page

5-17 to determine proper orientation of the SmartCylinder assembly,

the tiller bolt and self locking nut (Items 13, 2 and 1). Grease

tiller bolt as indicated and fully thread tiller bolt (Item 2) into the

steering arm. While holding the head of the tiller bolt with a

wrench, tighten the tiller nut (Item 1) to the speciﬁed torque.

WARNING

5.4 SmartCylinder Mounting

Sensor harness MUST be properly secured to hoses (see Section 5.7).

If your engine application is such that interference will occur if the

SmartCylinder is moved throughout its full stroke, leave the

SmartCylinder support brackets off for purge and calibration.

Before beginning installation make sure that all mounting hardware is

available and the tiller arm and the tilt tube bolt holes are clean and

free from rust or burrs.

Assembly drawings for speciﬁc engine applications can be found on

page 5-14 through page 5-17 of this manual.

IF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER HAS INSTALLED CAPS, PLUGS

AND/OR SCREWS INTO THE TILLER ARM, THESE CAPS, PLUGS

AND/OR SCREWS MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO CONTINUING

ON WITH INSTALLATION.

Figure 5-14.

NOTICE

DO NOT REMOVE OR FLIP SENSOR