Owner`s manual

MAINTENANCE
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Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Special washer head bolt 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "a" 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "c" Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it
seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt, locknut and spacer. First torque special washer
head bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.
Fuse Replacement
IMPORTANT: Always carry spare SFE 20 AMP fuses.
The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by an SFE 20 AMP fuse. If the fuse is blown, the electric
starter motor will not operate. Try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the
fuse may blow again. Replace fuse with a fuse of the same rating
1. Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If band is broken, replace the fuse
with a new fuse with the same rating.
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a
b
a - Good fuse b - Broken band
Corrosion Control Anode
The outboard has corrosion control anodes at different locations. An anode helps protect the outboard against
galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the outboard metals.
Each anode requires periodic inspection, especially in salt water which will accelerate the erosion. To maintain
this corrosion protection, always replace the anode before it is completely eroded. Never paint or apply a protective
coating on the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the anode.
One anode is installed on the bottom of the transom bracket assembly. The trim tab is also an anode on the
87.3 mm (3 ‑ 7/16 in.) diameter gearcase. The 108mm (4 ‑ 1/4 in.) diameter gearcase has three anodes. One of
the anodes is the trim tab, and the other two anodes are located on each side of the gearcase.