Oil filling

1. Install the oil drain plug with a new O-ring (1).

Adjusting the retaining pawl, model 290

a) Set the control lever in the ‘Forward’ position and check that the lever (8) does not touch the housing. See position “C” on the picture.

Check with the control lever in ‘Forward’, ‘Reverse’ and in ‘Neutral’ that the swivel (9) and the cable attachment (7) does not strain in the shift plate (8).

Adjust by easing off the locking nut and then by altering the position of the swivel (9) on the shift cable. Tighten the nut after the adjustment.

b) Set the control lever in ‘Neutral’ and check that the rod (6) has a position that it will touch the yoke of the retaining pawl at “A”. However, without pressing against it.

Adjust if necessary the yoke (11). If a second adjustment is made, also point a) has to be adjusted once again.

2. Tilt the sterndrive to the full up position. Remove the fill plug (1) and fill with approx. 2.2 liters of GL-5 synthetic gear oil. See Techical Data. Install the fill plug with a new gasket. Tighten the fill plug to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft.).

Lower the sterndrive and check the oil level with the dipstick. If necessary, Top off the sterdrive with oil through the dip stick hole.

3. Install the shift mechanism cover.