STEERING TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The steering on your outboard motor should be
smooth and not too tight. Adjust the steering
tension so that there is only a slight resistance
to steering movement.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL
To increase the steering tension, turn the steer-
ing tension bolt A clockwise. To decrease the
steering tension, turn the steering tension bolt
counterclockwise.
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
To increase the steering tension, turn the steer-
ing tension bolt A clockwise. To decrease the
steering tension, turn the steering tension bolt
counterclockwise.
For auxiliary adjustment, use the steering ten-
sion lever B. To increase the steering tension,
move the lever B to the left. To decrease the
steering tension, move the lever to the right.
NOTE:
• To adjust the initial steering friction, fully
loosen steering tension lever B, then set the
steering friction with steering tension bolt A.
• Do not apply a grease to the area C.
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