1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 520213, Page 210Get this manual
Outboard Mounting System and Persons Safety
The Mounting System includes motor parts
rt"'" bolts, nuts, washers, and
;; boat's transom
What's Important? Motor must stay in position on boat's transom
What Could Happen?
Motor may
SL on transom
Boat may turn and be hard to steer Motor may and be hard to steer or boat's transom could break away.L
If motor hits something solid and does not stay on the transom, boat occupants may be injured from the motor or its parts entering the boat _ ""' -' _