1999 "EE" Outboards Accessories Service Manual, P/N 787026, Page 215Get this manual
Outboard Mounting System and Persons Safety
The Mounting System includes _ motor parts """, bolts, nuts, washers, and
_ boat's transom #-
What's Important? Motor must stay in position on boat's transom
What Could Happen?
Motor may
on transom
Boat may turn and be hard to steer 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 ._ _ t_ _