User Manual

5. BF40NBF50A
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Motor steering angle is equal when steering
wheel is turned full right and full left. If the
- Major corrections can be made at the
steering box (refer to the steering box or
steering cable manufacturer’s instructions).
- Minor corrections can be made by moving
the steeringhilt tube laterally (refer to the
BF40NBFSOA Shop Manual).
Make the steering angles equal as necessary.
The steering cable and/or steering link arm
must not come in contact with any part of the
boat when the steering wheel is turned full
BOLTING MOTOR TO TRANSOM
motor steering angles are not equal:
Apply sealant.
BOLT, 12 x 119 mm (4)
right and full left and at all tilt angles. Correct
as necessary and check again.
FENDER WASHER,
NUT, 12 mm (4)
PLAIN WASHER,
edgekide against
painted surface.
~ 3- BOAT
Apply marine hull sealant to the mounting holes and
hardware. Use Hondabond HT
(P/N 08718-0001) or
equivalent silicone sealant for below waterline use.
With the motor in place against the transom, verify
correct motor height. Motor can be raised by using
a lower set of mounting holes.
Attach the motor with marine grade hardware. Use
washers under all bolts and nuts. Use additional
fender washers against the transom. Use support
plates as recommended by the hull manufacturer.
Apply a small amount of oil or grease to all bolt
threads prior to installation.
Be sure at least one thread of the bolt is visible
beyond the nut when the fasteners are tightened.
I NOTICE I
Do not use an air impact tool to tighten or loosen
the transom bolts. Using an air impact tool
to tighten
or loosen the transom bolts can generate enough
heat
to damage the bolt threads. The air impact tool
can also produce enough tightening torque
to
damage the boat transom.
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Date of Issue: June 2003
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