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6. Install the two upper mount locknuts. Tighten the locknuts to the specified torque.
a - Locknut (one each side)
b - Steering arm
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Locknuts 27.0 – 19.9
7.
Install the lower mount. Refer to Lower Mount.
8.
Install the powerhead. Refer to Section 4A ‑ Powerhead Installation.
9.
Install the gear housing. Refer to Section 6A ‑ Gear Housing Installation.
10.
Install the front cowl. Refer to Front Cowl.
11.
Install the driveshaft housing covers. Refer to Driveshaft Housing Covers.
Shift Operation
1.
Check shift operation as follows:
a. Place the shift handle or remote control in forward. The gear housing should ratchet when the propeller shaft is
rotated clockwise. Resistance should be felt when the propeller shaft is rotated counterclockwise.
b. Place the shift handle or remote control in neutral. Resistance should not be felt when the propeller shaft is rotated in
either direction.
c. Place the shift handle or remote control in reverse. Resistance should be felt when the propeller shaft is rotated in
either direction.
2.
If shift operation is not as described, refer to Section 6A or 6B ‑ Gear Housing Installation, or Section 7B ‑ Throttle
Cable/Linkage Adjustments.
Kicker Strap (Tiller Handle Model)
!
WARNING
Avoid injury or death from loss of steering control. ProKicker centering straps prevent the outboard from turning when tilted
up.
If using a steering tie bar to a second outboard, disconnect the steering tie bar to allow steering of the second outboard
before operating the boat.
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a
b
Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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