1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 400Get this manual
How Can Loss of Steering Control be Minimized? Use steering system recommended by the motor manufacturer which meets Marine Industry Safety Standards (ABYC)
Read, understand, and follow manufacturers Installation and Service Instructions Follow warnings marked&cloSely
When rigging or after servicing
Use only specified parts and assemble parts carefully Make adjustments carefully Keep parts moving freely lubricate parts as shown in manuals Use the bolts, nuts, and washers supplied with steering attachment kits they're special locking type that won't loosen, rust, or weaken
Always check steering system installations to uncover possible trouble! Tilt motor into boatthen turn it fully from stop to stopDuring this test, motor and steering parts must not touch any part of the boat, or any accessory parts in transom areaWhy? hard blow to the motor's gearcase can result in damage to steering parts hereI