Yamaha T8 Rigging Manual page 104

Outboard Rigging Guide - 2001
5. Carefully spread both cables to allow instal-
lation of the cable connector, but do not tight-
en at this time. (See Illus. 8)
8
ILLUSTRATION
STEERING
ARM
3/8" LOCKWASHER
3/8-24 LOCK NUT
6. Fully install the support tube to the mounting
bracket with the second large nut and locking
tab washer. Position the starboard end of the
support tube so it is approximately even to
the starboard end of the tilt tube. (See Illus.
9)
ILLUSTRATION 9
STEERING CABLE #2
LOCKING TAB
WASHER
LARGE NUT
7. Tighten the cable number 2 support tube nuts
at this time, as well as the cable holding nut.
8. Tighten the three (3) cable connector nuts,
torquing to 120in-lbs. Then, back nuts off 1/4
turn. (See Illus. 8)
9. Insert the nylon sleeve into the steering tube
and slide the rod seal onto the end of the sup-
port tube. (See Illus. 7)
Cable Adjustment
1. Center the motor.
2. Loosen the support tube holding nuts (both
3. Take up any play in the cables by pushing the
4. Tighten the port support tube nut finger tight,
CABLE
CONNECTOR
5. Tighten the starboard support tube nut to
2-41
Morse Universal Dual Cable
Steering Bracket Kit Installation
ends) approximately 10 turns.
motor slightly in the direction of a turn to
starboard.
then one additional turn past that, using a
wrench.
35ft-lbs., and bend the locking tabs on the
locking tab washers over onto the mounting
bracket or nut, as shown in Illus. 9.