55-60 HP Outboard Installing Outboard on Boat

Installation and Water Pump Transom

Repair Procedure IMPORTANT: The outboard can be secured to the
boat transom, using optional Quicksilver Acces-
sory Outboard Mounting Kit ( C P/N 812432A4),
NOTICE to INSTALLER to allow for quick removal and installation of out-
After Completing Installation, These Instruc- board. Refer to installation instructions supplied
tions Should Be Placed with the Product for with the mounting kit before drilling any mount-
the Owners Future Use. ing holes in the boat transom.

! WARNING
DO NOT OVERPOWER - Most boats are rated and certi-
fied for the maximum horsepower capabilities of the
boat. Refer to the boat Certification Plate for the
maximum horsepower limit or, if in doubt, contact your
dealer.

Table of Contents
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Repair Parts Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing Outboard on Boat Transom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Water Pump Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Repair Parts Kit

MODELS WITH 3-1/4 IN. (83MM) DIAMETER GEAR CASE

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5 c
3 2
51466

WARNING
Outboard must be fastened to boat transom one
1 of two ways, permanently fastened to transom
4 with transom clamp handles and mounting bolts
(provided), or secured to the transom using the
7 optional outboard mounting kit (P/N 812432A4)
MODELS WITH 4-1/4 IN. (108MM) DIAMETER GEAR CASE should the outboard strike an underwater object
or be steered into a sharp turn. Failure to fasten
3
5 outboard correctly to the boat transom with
2 mounting bolts or optional mounting kit could re-
sult in outboard ejecting suddenly off boat tran-
som causing serious injury, death, boat damage
or loss of outboard.
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4

7
1 - Spark Plugs
2 - Extra Hose Clamps
3 - Carburetor Gaskets (3)
4 - Water Pump Impeller
5 - Impeller Drive Key
6 - Water Pump Base Gasket
7 - Water Pump Cover Gasket

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Use lifting eye on outboard and lift outboard on boat tran- Install outboard to correct height.
som.

0 - 1 in.
(0 - 25mm)

51465

Tighten transom clamp handles.

51456

Center outboard on boat transom.

1 1
1

51460
1 - Transom Clamp Handles

See WARNING on Page 1.

Drill four 1/2 in. (12.5mm) holes and fasten outboard
to boat transom.
Tighten Transom
Clamp Handles

51164
1 - Centerline

1
3
2

4
51489

1 - 1/2 in. (12.5mm) Bolts (4)

2 - Flat Washers (4)
3 - Locknuts (4)
4 - Marine Sealer

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 Replace water pump impeller.
Water Pump Repair
Models With 3-1/4 in. (83mm) Diameter Gear Case
Remove (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs.
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11

6
9
5 Add
Lubricant
4
Have
Bead
3 Facing Up
8
11
2
10

51455

Shift into forward gear.

Tilt engine to full Up position.
Remove gear case mounting hardware.
Remove gear case.

51206

1 - Water Pump Base Plate Gasket

2 - Water Pump Base Plate
3 - Water Pump Cover Gasket
4 - Impeller
1 5 - Drive Key
6 - Water Pump Cover
7 - Water Tube Seal
8 - Bolts (6) Add Loctite to Threads and Torque to 50 lb. in. (6.8 Nm)
9 - Plastic Bushings Long (4)
10 - Plastic Bushings Short (2)
11 - Washers

50555

1 - Gear Case Mounting Hardware

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Models With 4-1/4 in. (108mm) Diameter Gear Case Turn drive shaft clockwise while pushing down cover.

6
5

4
Add
Lubricant

3
2

51509

Reinstall gear housing.

1 - Water Pump Cover Gasket

2 - Drive Key
3 - Impeller
4 - Water Pump Cover
5 - Water Tube Seal
60 - Bolts (4) Add Loctite to Threads and Torque to 60 lb. in. (6.8 Nm)

51508

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