TM 5-2805-261-13
2. If a suitable hoist and lift are available,
attach to lifting bracket at rear of
A. Set reverse lock (1) in RELEASE position.
powerhead and use to position motor on
transom.
C. Center motor stern brackets in transom wedge
and clamp screws in stern bracket clamp.
D. Tighten clamp screws.
E. Attach safety chains to eyebolts in transom,
using clips on end of chains.
CAUTION
Clamp screws must be tightened
ONLY by hand. Do not use tools
of any kind to tighten clamp
screws.
Figure 2-14. Reverse lock
B. Tilt motor up.
F. Retighten clamp screws after 15 minutes of
operation.
C. Turn tilt adjusting rod (2) up.
D. Press rod in against spring and turn retainer (3)
2-7. ADJUSTING THE MOTOR ANGLE.
to horizontal position.
E. Remove rod from stern brackets holes.
WARNING
The motor must be up-right to the
F. Tilt motor to the most nearly vertical angle.
water when boat is underway.
G. Install tilt adjusting rod (2) in stern brackets
holes and turn down.
MOTOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2-13. Motor angle adjustment
Figure 2-15. Tilt adjusting rod
NOTE
The stern bracket has four
H. Press tilt adjust ing rod (2) against spring and
positions for adjusting motor
lock retainer (3).
angle. The vertical angle of motor
I. Put reverse lock (1) in LOCK position.
on boat must be adjusted for best
performance.
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