Diagnostic
Wing nuts must NOT be used on battery terminals
Cause: Wing nuts are not approved fasteners for battery terminals Test: Replace wing nuts with supplied 5/16 in. or 3/8 in. hex nuts; torque to 13.5 Nm (120 lb-in.)
Diagnostic
Cause: Wing nuts are not approved fasteners for battery terminals Test: Replace wing nuts with supplied 5/16 in. or 3/8 in. hex nuts; torque to 13.5 Nm (120 lb-in.)
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Procedure · 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the battery. WARNING: Fuel is flammable and explosive. Ensure the key switch is off and the lanyard is positioned so the engine cannot start. Do not smoke or allow sources of spark or...
Spec · 13.5 Nm conditions={"equivalentImperial":"120 lb-in"}
Procedure · 1. Determine the strength of the boat transom. The outboard mounting locknuts and bolts must be able to hold 75 Nm (55 lb‑ft) of torque without the boat transom yielding or cracking. (torque: 75 Nm) WARNING: If the bo...
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