RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES
Installation
BATTERY
Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder
facing aft.
Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the
splines and seating it on the thrust bushing.
Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the
propeller shaft splines.
Wedge a block of wood between the propeller
blade and the anti-ventilation plate.
Requirements
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12-volt, heavy-duty, designated for "marine"
use;
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Vented/refillable or maintenance-free; and
Rated according to the minimum require-
ments in Specifications on page 46.
Deep-cycle batteries are suitable IF they
meet or exceed the minimum CCA require-
ments.
Install propeller nut and tighten to a torque of
120-144
in. lbs. (13.6-16.3 N·m).
Install keeper on propeller nut, align keeper
slots and cotter pin hole.
Install new cotter pin and bend ends to se- bles or a battery switch.
cure.
Ask your Dealer about your outboard’s re-
quirements before installing longer battery ca-
Remove block of wood. Make sure engine is Installation
in NEUTRAL; give propeller a spin. It must
Read and understand the safety information
turn freely.
supplied with your battery BEFORE you begin
installation.
Repair
IMPORTANT: Make sure all components are
clean and free of corrosion.
Connect the RED (+) main cable to the posi-
tive (+) battery post. Connect the BLACK (–)
main cable to the negative (–) battery post.
If your propeller hits a solid object, the impact
is partially absorbed by the rubber bushing in
the hub to help prevent damage to the out-
board. A strong impact can damage the hub
and propeller blades. Damage to blades can
cause unusual and excessive vibration. Dam- If you have marine battery posts, install each
age to the hub can cause excessive engine main cable on the clamp adapter with a star-
RPM with little forward movement.
washer below it. Install all wires from acces-
sories on the threaded portion of the post.
IMPORTANT: Avoid or limit operation using a
damaged propeller. Carry a spare propeller.
Keep your propeller in good condition. Use a
file to smooth slight damage to blade edges.
See your Dealer for repair of serious damage.
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2.
3.
Main cable
Starwasher
Accessory wires
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| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude EL, Evinrude PL |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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