merc service manual 6 2a

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REMOVAL, INSTALLATIONAND ADJUSTMENTS

ALL MODELS

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2/262A-0 REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS 90-12934--2 1097

Table of ContentsPage

Specifications 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Torque Specifications 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubricants/Sealers/Adhesives 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Installation Tools 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Information 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transom Specifications 2A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking Transom Thickness 2A-2. . . . . . . . . . . .

Sterndrive Unit Removal 2A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transom Assembly Removal 2A-3. . . . . . . . . . . .

Transom Assembly Installation 2A-7. . . . . . . . . . .

Sterndrive Unit Installation 2A-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shift Cable Adjustment 2A-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Shift Cables 2A-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Propeller Installation 2A-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3/2690-12934--2 1097 REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT 2A-1

Specifications

Torque Specifications

NOTE:Listed below are the torque specifications forthose fasteners which have a specific torque value.Tighten all other fasteners (not listed) securely.

TORQUE

lb. in. lb. ft. Nm

Exhaust Pipe To GimbalHousing Screws

20-25 27-34

Power Trim Cylinder To An-chor Pin Nut

Tighten Until Nut JustBottoms Out

Propeller55

(Min.)75

(Min.)

Shift Cable End Guide At-taching Nuts

Tighten Until Nut Bot-toms And Then Loosen

1/2 Turn

Steering Cable Coupler

Nut 35 48

Steering Cable CouplerNut Locking Plate Screw

60-72 7-8

Steering System PivotBolts

25 34

Sterndrive Unit To BellHousing Attaching Nuts

50 68

Transom Assembly Attach-ing Screws and Nuts

20-25 27-34

Power Steering HydraulicHose Fitting - Large

20-25 27-34

Power Steering HydraulicHose Fitting - Small

96-108 11-12

Lubricants/Sealers/Adhesives

Description Part No.

Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine

Lubricant With Teflon92-825407A3

Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101 92-13872A1

Liquid Neoprene 92-25711-2

Perfect Seal 92-34227--1

Engine Coupler Spline Grease 92-816391A4

Special Installation Tools

Description Part No.

Alignment Tool Assembly 91-805475A1

Engine Alignment Tool 91-57797A3

Special InformationTransom Specifications

22170

a - Transom Thickness-to Be 2 In. (51 mm) Minimum To 2-1in. (57 mm) Maximum

b - Transom Surfaces-MUST BE Parallel Within 1/8 in. (3.2mm) Measured At Top And Bottom Of Cutout Hole

c - Area Covered By Inner Transom Plate-MUST BE FlatWithin 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)

d - Area Covered By Gimbal Housing Assembly-MUST BEFlat Within 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)

e - Transom Angle-10_ to 16_

f - Keel (If Equipped)-Remove 4 Ft. (1.2m) Forward To Tran

som

Index



Checking TransomThicknessEnsure transom surface thickness and flatness con-form to minimums specified in Installation Require-ments listed previously.

70004

a

b

a - Measuring Thickness

b - Measuring Flatness

75479

a

a - Suitable Mandrel To Check For Uniform Transom Thick-ness

NOTE: Transom must be between 2 (51 mm) and2-1/4 (57 mm) a distance of 8 (203 mm) to eitherside of the vertical centerline.

Sterndrive Unit Removal1. Move remote control shift lever into the forward

gear position.

2. Remove power trim cylinders (aft end) from driveshaft housing.

22060

22441

a - Anchor Pin

b - Washers (2)-Large I.D.

c - Rubber Bushings (4)

d - Washer (2)-Small I.D.

e - Locknuts (2)

f - Plastic Caps (2)

Index



3. If installed, remove and cap remote oil reservoirhose. Remove adaptor fitting and plug drive unitvent hole.

23253

a - Oil Reservoir Hoseb - Adaptor Fitting

4. Remove locknuts and washers holding drive unitto bell housing. Keep ground plate secured todrive shaft housing. Pull drive unit straight awayfrom bell housing.

22062

a - Locknuts (6)-Remove

b - Washers (5)-Remove

c - Ground Plate

d - Sterndrive Unit

5. Remove bell housing gasket.

2206

a

a - Bell Housing Gasket

Transom Assembly Remova1. If equipped, remove power steering assembly a

follows:

a. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from clevLoosen the cable retaining nut. Disconneclevis from steering lever.

b. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from thsteering lever. Disconnect steering cabfrom clevis.

22023

a - Cable End

b - Clevis

c - Cotter Pin

d - Clevis Pin

e - Locking Plate

f - Cable Retaining Nut

g - Steering Lever

h - Cotter Pin

i - Clevis Pin

Index



c. Bend tab on tab washer down. Loosen pivotbolts or remove pivot pins. Use a screw to re-move pivot pins. Remove power steeringunit.

23256

Power Steering Units Secured With Pivot Bolts

23256

Power Steering Units Secured With Pivot Pins

a - Power Steering Unit

b - Tab Washer

c - Pivot Bolt

a - Power Steering Unit

b - Cotter Pins

c - Pivot Pins

2. If equipped, disconnect manual steering asfollows:

a. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from clevis.Loosen the cable retaining nut. Disconnect

clevis from steering lever.or

b. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from thesteering lever. Disconnect steering cablefrom clevis.

22055

Single Installation Models

a - Steering Lever

b - Steering Cable

c - Cotter Pin

d - Clevis Pin

50483

Dual Installation Models

a - Steering Lever

b - Clevis Assembly

c - Steering Cable

d - Cotter Pin

e - Clevis Pin

f - Tie Bar

Index



c. Bend tab on tab washer down. Loosen pivotbolts or remove pivot pins. Use a screw to re-move pivot pins. Remove manual steeringring.

22945

Manual Steering Units Secured With Pivot Bolts

23256

Manual Steering Units Secured With Pivot Pins

a - Swivel Ring

b - Tab Washer-Bend tab

c - Pivot Bolt

a - Swivel Ringb - Cotter Pins-Remove

c - Pivot Pins

3. Remove engine (Refer to appropriate EngineService Manual).

4. Disconnect trim limit switch wires and trim posi-tion sender wires.

5. Remove power trim pump hydraulic hoses. Cahoses and plug pump fitting holes.

6. Remove sta-strap and disconnect trim limswitch wires.

22031

Oildyne Power Trim Pump (Plastic Reservoir)

50483

Oildyne Power Trim Pump (Metal Reservoir)

a - Sta-Strap

b - Trim Limit Switch Wires

c - Hydraulic Hoses

Index



50483

Prestolite Power Trim Pump

a - Sta-Strap

b - Trim Limit Switch Wires

c - Hydraulic Hoses

7. If installed, remove exhaust pipe.

22054

In-line 4 Cylinder Models

a - Exhaust Pipe

b - Screws

22057

V6/V8 Models

a - Exhaust Pipe

b - Screws

8. Remove ground wire from steering lever.

22028

a - Steering Leverb - Ground Wire

c - Screws

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9. Separate inner transom plate from transom gim-bal housing assembly.

22058

a - Short Screws With Lock Washers

b - Flat Washers And Locknuts

c - Long Screws, Lock Washers And Square Flat Washers

d - Flat Washers And Locknuts (Securing Anode Head Bolts)

e - Hydraulic Hoses

f - Drive Unit Shift Cable

g - Trim Limit And Trim Position Sender Wires

h - Inner Transom Plate

i - Ground Wire (Continuity Circuit)

j - Mercathode Wires (If Equipped)

Transom AssemblyInstallation

! CAUTION

Rubber seal MUST BE installed on anode heabolts, or water will leak into boat.

22028

Non MerCathode Models

a - Anode Head

b - Rubber Seal

50094

MerCathode Models

a - Plastic Cap

b - Rubber Seal

! CAUTION

Steering lever ground wire MUST BE positioneas shown or wire may fatigue.

Index



22028

a - Steering Lever

b - Inner Transom Plate

c - Ground Wire

IMPORTANT: Torque bolts and nuts evenly (start-

ing from center and working out) to 20-25 lb. ft.(27-34 Nm).

IMPORTANT: Be sure to pull all wires and cablescompletely through inner transom plate and en-sure wires are not pinched.

1. Install transom assembly. Tighten attaching boltsand nuts evenly (starting from center and workingout). Torque to 20-25 lb. ft. (27-34 Nm).

22058

a - Short Screws And Lock Washers

b - Flat Washers And Locknuts

c - Long Screws, Lock Washers And Square Flat Washers

d - Flat Washers And Locknuts (Securing Anode Head Bolts)

e - Hydraulic Hosesf - Drive Unit Shift Cable

g - Trim Limit Switch And Trim Position Sender Wires

h - Inner Transom Plate

i - Gimbal Housing To Inner Transom Plate Ground Wire

j - Steering Lever Ground Wire

k - Mercathode Wires (If Equipped)

Index



IMPORTANT: Exhaust pipe and gimbal housingmating surfaces must be clean and free of nicksand scratches and O-ring must be properlyseated in groove, or water and exhaust may leakinto boat.

22057

a - O-ring

b - Mating Surface

2. If equipped, install exhaust pipe on gimbal hous-ing. Torque screws to 20-25 lb. ft. (27-34 Nm).

22054

In-Line 4 Cylinder Models

a - Exhaust Pipe

b - Screws

2205

V6/V8 Models

a - Exhaust Pipe

b - Screws

3. If using through-transom exhaust, install block oplate. Torque to 20-25 lb. ft. (27-34 Nm).

2205

a - Block Off Plate

b - Screws

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IMPORTANT: Make hydraulic hose connectionsas quickly as possible to prevent oil from leakingout of system.

! CAUTION

DO NOT cross-thread or overtighten hose fit-tings when making hydraulic hose connectionsto power trim pump.

4. Connect power trim pump hydraulic hoses.Torque to 70-150 lb. in. (8-17 Nm).

5. Connect trim limit switch wires.

22031

Oildyne Power Trim Pump (Plastic Reservoir)

a - Black Hose (Up Hose)

b - Gray Hose (Down Hose)

c - Trim Limit Switch Wires

d - Wire Retainer And Sta-Strap

50483

Oildyne Power Trim Pump (Metal Reservoir)

50483

Prestolite Power Trim Pumpa - Black Hose (Up Hose)

b - Gray Hose (Down Hose)

c - Trim Limit Switch Wires

d - Wire Retainer And Sta-Strap

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c. Torque pivot bolts to 25 lb. ft. (34 Nm). Bendwasher tab against flat on bolt head.

d. If unit is secured with pivot pins, spread cotterpin ends.

e. Check power steering unit to ensure that itpivots freely.

8. If equipped, install manual steering assembly on

inner transom plate as follows:a. Lubricate swivel ring bushings with Special

Lubricant 101.

22946

b. Slide manual steering swivel ring bushingsbetween transom plate mounting brackets.Install two pivot bolts or two pivot pins withcotter pins and at the same time, slightly mov-ing (wiggling) swivel ring to ensure properpivot bolt or pivot pin engagement into swivelring bushings. Ensure washer tangs straddleridges on inner transom plate.

22944

Manual Steering Units Secured With Pivot Boltsa - Pivot Bolts

b - Washer Tangs

23256

Manual Steering Units Secured With Pivot Pins

a - Pivot Pins

b - Cotter Pins

Index



c. Torque pivot bolts to 25 lb. ft. (34 Nm). Bendwasher tab against flat on bolt head.

d. If unit is secured with pivot pins, spread cotterpin ends.

9. If equipped, connect power steering unit to steer-ing lever as follows:

a. Lubricate clevis pin with Special Lubricant

101.b. Install clevis pin through clevis and steering

lever from top.

c. Secure clevis pin with cotter pin. Spread bothends of cotter pin.

50483

a - Clevis Pin

b - Clevis

c - Steering Lever

d - Cotter Pin

!

WARNINGSteering cable outer casing MUST BE free tomove back and forth for steering to functionproperly. DO NOT fasten any wires, cables or oth-er items to steering cable, as this may prevent itfrom moving.

10. If equipped with power steering, install steerincable as follows:

a. Lubricate steering cable end with a liberamount of Special Lubricant 101 and instcable end through guide tube.

b. Connect cable end to clevis with clevis pSecure clevis pin in clevis with cotter piSpread both ends of cotter pin.

c. Tighten coupler nut. Torque to 35 lb. ft. (4Nm).

d. Install locking plate on coupler nut and secuwith screw and washer. Torque to 60-72 lb. (7-8 Nm).

22023

22032

a - Steering Cable Endb - Cable Guide Tube

c - Clevis Pin

d - Cotter Pin

e - Coupler Nut

f - Locking Plate

g - Screw And Washer

Index



11. If equipped with manual steering, install steeringcable as follows:

a. Lubricate steering cable end with a liberalamount of Special Lubricant 101 and installcable end through guide tube.

b. On single engine installations; connect steeringcable to steering lever and secure with clevis pinand cotter pin. Spread both ends of cotter pin.

c. On dual engine installations; connect steeringcable to clevis assembly and secure with clevispin and cotter pin. Connect clevis and tie bar tosteering lever and secure with clevis pin andcotter pin. Spread both ends of cotter pins.

d. Tighten coupler nut. Torque to 35 lb. ft. (48 Nm).

e. Install locking sleeve on coupler nut and securewith cotter pin. Spread both ends of cotter pin.

22055

Single Engine Installation - Earlier Style SteeringCable

a - Steering Cable End

b - Clevis Pin

c - Cotter Pin

d - Steering Levere - Coupler Nut

f - Cotter Pin

g - Locking Sleeve

70373

Single Engine Installation - Later Style SteeringCable

a - Steering Cable

b - Cable Coupler Nut

c - Steering Cable Guide Tube

d - Steering Cable End

e - Cotter Pin

f - Clevis Pin

g - Steering Lever

50483

50484

Dual Engine Installation

a - Steering Cable End

b - Clevis Assembly

c - Tie Bar

d - Clevis Pins

e - Cotter Pins

f - Coupler Nut

12. Connect power steering hydraulic hoses to their cor-responding fittings on the control valve. Torque large

hose fitting to 20-25 lb. ft. (27-34 Nm). Torque smallhose fitting to 96-108 lb. in. (11-12 Nm).

22023

a - Large Fitting

b - Small Fitting

Index



Sterndrive Unit Installation1. Install and align engine. (Refer to appropriate En-

gine Service Manual).

IMPORTANT: Rubber gasket must be properlypositioned in bell housing bore before installingdrive unit, or water may leak into boat.

2. Ensure that rubber gasket and water passage O-

ring are properly positioned in bell housing.

3. Coat entire stud and threads with 2-4-C MarineLubricant.

50636

a - Rubber Gasket

b - Water Passage O-ring

c - Studs

4. Coat drive unit pilot and drive shaft O-rings w2-4-C Marine Lubricant. Coat the driveshasplines with Engine Coupler Spline Grease.

2206

a - Drive Shaft Pilot

b - Drive Shaft O-rings

c - Drive Shaft Splines

5. Position bell housing shift shaft coupler so thslot in coupler is positioned straight fore and aDo this by placing remote control shift lever iForward gear position for RH drive or Rverse gear position for LH drive unit.

2206

a - Shift Shaft

b - Shift Shaft Coupler

c - Shift Slide

Index



IMPORTANT: Shift slide assembly is free to rotateon core wire, therefore, be careful that shift slide re-mains in upright position and is properly engagedwith shift shaft lever while installing drive unit.

50629

a - Shift Shaft Lever

b - Roller

6. Position drive unit shift shaft coupler so that isstraight forward by turning coupler clockwisewhile simultaneously turning propeller shaftcounterclockwise.

22061

a - Drive Unit Shift Shaft Coupler

IMPORTANT: Be sure to install RH or LH drive uniton the appropriate transom assembly when mak-ing dual engine installations. The LH rotationdrive unit can be identified by the decal on theback side of the upper drive shaft housing, whichstates:Alpha One-Counter Rotation

7. Place gasket on bell housing.

8. Install sterndrive unit as follows:

a. Position trim cylinder straight back (over topof acceleration plate). Be careful not toscratch acceleration plate or trim cylinders.

b. Guide U-joint shaft through gimbal bearingand into engine coupler while simultaneously

guiding shift slide into drive shaft housing.Make sure shift slide remains upright and en-gaged with bell housing shift shaft lever.

IMPORTANT: If drive unit will not slide all the wayinto bell housing, check shift shaft coupler to en-sure they are positioned properly. Do not forcedrive unit into position.

c. If necessary, rotate propeller shaft counter-clockwise slightly to help align U-joint shaftsplines with engine coupler splines, then,slide drive unit all-the-way into bell housing.

22062

a - Gasket

b - Shift Slide

d. Return remote control shift lever to the neu-tral position.

Index



9. Fasten drive unit to bell housing with hardwareshown. Torque evenly, starting from center, to 50lb. ft. (68 Nm).

22062

a - Locknuts And Flat Washers

b - Locknut And Ground Plate (Do NOT Use Flat Washer)

IMPORTANT: To aid in installing rubber bush-ings, use a water and soap solution.

10. If removed, install trim cylinders on gimbal ring.Tighten until locknuts bottom on anchor pin shoul-der.

22948

a - Gimbal Ring

b - Trim Cylinders (Port And Starboard)c - Anchor Pin

d - Flat Washers (2)-Large I.D.

e - Rubber Bushings (4)

f - Flat Washers (2)-Small I.D.

g - Locknuts (2)

h - Plastic Caps (2)

11. Install trim cylinders (Aft End) on drive shahousing. Tighten locknuts until they bottom oanchor pin shoulder.

2206

2244

a - Anchor Pin

b - Washers (2)-Large I.D.

c - Rubber Bushings (4)

d - Washers (2)-Small I.D.

e - Locknuts (2)

f - Plastic Caps (2)

Index


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22265

Later Models (With Plastic Shift Lever)

a - Remote Control Shift Cable

b - Pin and Cotter Pin

Installing Shift Cables1. Push in on drive unit shift cable while simulta-

neously turning propeller shaft counterclockwiseuntil shaft stops, to ensure drive unit is complete-ly in gear. Maintain pressure on propeller shaftwith a suitable device (elastic strap).

2. Measure distance between center of hole in shiftcable end guide and center of brass barrel. Mea-surement should be 6 in. (153 mm).

50484

a - End guide

b - Brass Barrelc - 6 in. (153 mm)

3. If equipped with shift assist assembly: Oncbrass barrel adjustment is correct, install enguide stop clip on threaded tube. Position ashown, with tang touching brass barrel.

5048

a - Stop Clip

b - Brass Barrel

4. Install drive unit shift cable as shown. Secubrass barrel in barrel retainer with cotter pin anspread both prongs. Secure cable end guide wiwashers (one on each side of end guide) anlocknut. Tighten locknut until it bottoms out, theback off 1/4-1/2 turn.

2226

a - Cotter Pin

b - Locknut And Washers

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8. Lightly pull on remote control shift cable endguide (to remove slack from remote control andcable) and adjust brass barrel as necessary toalign attaching points with shift lever clevis pinhole and stud. Be sure to maintain light pressureon drive unit shift cable.

50309

a - End Guide

b - Brass Barrel

c - Shift Lever Clevis Pin Hole

d - Stud

9. After cable has been aligned, turn brass barrel 4turns away from cable end guide.

50308

a - End Guide

b - Brass Barrel

10. Temporarily install remote control shift cable onstud and install clevis pin.

50308


b - Clevis Pin

11. Shift remote control as stated in a or following:

a. Right Hand (RH) Rotation Drive Unitreverse gear, past detent, inwide-open-throttle position.

b. Left Hand (LH) Rotation Drive Unit forward gear, past detent, inwide-open-throttle position.

22909

12. Simultaneously rotate propeller shaft clockwisuntil shaft stops to ensure full clutch engagment.

22267

a - Propeller Shaft-Rotate Clockwise

Index



13. Check shift cutout switch lever position. Rollermust be centered.

22058

a - Shift Cutout Switch Roller

14. If roller is not centered:

a. Ensure adjustable stud is at bottom of slot inshift lever.

b. Check remote control for proper shift cableoutput [3 in. (76 mm) 1/8 in. (3 mm)]. Refer

to Installation Requirements.c. If a and b are correct, ensure drive unit

shift cable is not crushed or kinked. (If driveunit shift cable is binding, the shift cutoutswitch roller will move off center when shiftinginto and out of forward and reverse).

NOTE:If shift cable was damaged during installation,install new shift cable assembly in accordance withinstructions contained in sterndrive service manual,then repeat shift cable adjustment procedure.

15. After remote control shift cable has been properlyadjusted, reinstall cable and shift assist assembly(if applicable) and secure with hardware as shown.

If shift assist assembly attaching points will notalign, push in or pull out on end of shift assist as-sembly to install. Do not attempt to readjust shiftcable.

50484

Earlier Models (With Metal Shift Lever) With ShiftAssist Assembly


b - Shift Assist Assembly

c - Large I.D. Washer

d - Small I.D. Washer

e - Locknut-Tighten Until Bottomed then Back Off 1/2 Turn

f - Spacer

50308

Later Models (With Plastic Shift Lever) With ShiftAssist Assembly


b - Shift Assist Assembly

c - Clevis Pin

d - Cotter Pin-(Spread Both Prongs)

e - Large I.D. Washer

f - Small I.D. Washer

Index



22910

Earlier Models (With Metal Shift Lever) WithoutShift Assist Assembly

a - Washer (Same Size I.D.)

b - Locknut

c - Washer (Large I.D.)d - Washers (Small I.D.) (2)

e - Cable End Guide

f - Shift Lever

22266

Later Models (With Plastic Shift Lever) WithoutShift Assist Assembly

a - Pin

b - Cotter Pin

c - Washer (Large I.D.)d - Washer (Small I.D.)

e - Cable End Guide

f - Shift Lever

g - Locknut

IMPORTANT: If an extra long remote control shiftcable is used, or if there are a large number ofbends in remote control shift cable, or remotecontrol has inadequate output travel, an addi-tional adjustment may be necessary. Refer tostep 15 or 16 as applicable.

16. Remote Control with Single Lever ShiThrottle Control:

a. RIGHT HAND (RH) propeller rotation drivunit-Shift remote control into reverse geawide open throttle position whsimultaneously rotating propeller shaclockwise. Clutch should engage and causpropeller shaft to lock. If clutch does n

engage, loosen adjustable stud on shift levand move it upward in slot until clutcengages with reverse gear. Retighten stuShift remote control several times and stop reverse to recheck shift cutout switcposition. Roller must be centered.

b. LEFT HAND (LH) propeller rotation drivunit-Shift remote control into forward geawide open throttle position whsimultaneously rotating propeller shaclockwise. Clutch should engage and causpropeller shaft to lock. If clutch does n

engage, loosen adjustable stud on shift levand move it upward in slot until clutcengages with forward gear. Retighten stuShift remote control several times and stop forward to recheck shift cutout switcposition. Roller must be centered.

17. Two Lever Remote Control with SeparaShift and Throttle Levers:

a. RIGHT HAND (RH) propeller rotation drivunit-While turning propeller shaft clockwismove remote control shift handle into full r

verse position. Clutch should engage befoshift lever comes to a stop. If clutch does nengage, loosen adjustable stud on shift levand move it upward in slot until clutch egages with reverse gear. Retighten stud. Shremote control several times and stop in rverse to recheck shift cutout switch positioRoller must be centered.

b. LEFT HAND (LH) propeller rotation drivunit-While turning propeller shaft clockwismove remote control shift handle into full foward position. Clutch should engage befoshift lever comes to a stop. If clutch does nengage, loosen adjustable stud on shift levand move it upward in slot until clutch egages with forward gear. Retighten stud. Shremote control several times and stop in foward to recheck shift cutout switch positioRoller must be centered.

Index


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50309

22058

a - Adjustable Stud

b - Shift Cutout Switch Roller

18. Place boat in water and start engine. Check thefollowing:

a. Shift into forward and reverse gear, makingsure that clutch engages before engine be-gins to accelerate.

b. Accelerate engine in forward and reversegear to ensure engine does not shut down.

c. Check that shift cutout switch roller is cen-tered in notch of shift cutout lever, with driveunit in forward and reverse gear.

d. Shifting from in gear position to neutral, en-sure drive unit is in neutral before remote con-

trol shift lever comes to neutral detent posi-tion.

Propeller Installation

! WARNING

Be sure that remote control is in neutral positionand ignition key is removed from switch.

! WARNING

Place a block of wood between the anti-ventila-tion plate and propeller to protect hands frompropeller blades and to prevent propeller fromturning.

1. To aid in future propeller removal, liberally coatthe propeller shaft splines with one of the follow-ing lubricants. Install propeller as shown.

Special Lubricant 101

2-4-C Marine Lubricant

Perfect Seal

IMPORTANT: Installation is correct when at least2 threads of propeller shaft are exposed throughpropeller nut.

22074

a - Propeller Shaft

b - Forward Thrust Hubc - Propeller

d - Continuity Washer

e - Spline Washer

f - Tab Washer

g - Propeller Nut

2. Tighten propeller nut until a torque of 55 lb. ft. (75Nm) is obtained and continue until 3 tabs on tabwasher align with grooves on spline washer.Bend tabs into spline washer.

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