5H41610TZ Mercruiser STERNDRIVE, Bravo-III XR Integrated (2.00:1 Ratio) Dual Water Pick-Up

Introduction
This Special Instruction covers the rework procedure of the engine hood support assembly in order to add the gusset plate on the support assembly for the reinforcement.Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.Safety Section
Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.
Failure to follow all safety guidelines prescribed in this document and by governing authorities and regulatory agencies may result in severe injury or death of personnel or machine damage.
When removing a major component or attachment, ensure that it is properly blocked or secured before removing mounting hardware. An assembly that is disconnected without proper blocking may shift or fall, resulting in serious injury or death of personnel or machine damage.
Personal injury or death can result from improper maintenance procedures. To avoid injury or death, follow the procedures exactly as stated below.
Personal injury can result from improper handling of chemicals.Make sure you use all the necessary protective equipment required to do the job.Make sure that you read and understand all directions and hazards described on the labels and material safety data sheet of any chemical that is used.Observe all safety precautions recommended by the chemical manufacturer for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
Climbing equipment may be required to access this service point. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mounting and Dismounting" topic for safety information.
Before servicing/performing maintenance on the machine, electrical power must be physically disconnected; battery plugs must be disconnected from the batteries, or the trailing cable must be unplugged, and warning tags and padlocks shall be applied by a certified electrician. Certified electricians shall perform or direct any electrical work, including any energized testing, repair work in controllers, motors, or other approved compartments, and shall insure that all compartments are properly closed and inspected prior to re-energization. All applicable lock out and tag out procedures must be followed.
Do not operate the machine if any guards or covers are missing or inadequately secured. Personnel could be seriously injured or machine damage may occur.
Observe the safe working load limits of all lifting and blocking devices and keep a safe distance from suspended/blocked loads. Personnel may be seriously injured or killed by falling loads.
Personal injury or death can result from fumes, gases, and ultraviolet rays from the weld arc. Welding can cause fumes, burn skin, and produce ultraviolet rays. Keep your head out of the fumes. Use ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both to keep fumes and gases from your breathing area. Wear eye, ear, and body protection before working. Protect yourself and others by reading and understanding this warning. Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health. Ultraviolet rays from the weld arc can injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can cause death.Read and understand the instructions of the manufacturer and the safety practices of your employer. Do not touch live electrical parts. See “American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting” which is published by the American Welding Society.American Welding Society
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Miami, Florida 33166-6672
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See “OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910” which is available from the U.S. Department of Labor.U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, D.C. 20210
See applicable requirements for your local area.
Required Parts
Table 1
Parts List
Qty Part Name Details
2 Gusset Plate Size : 350 x 200mm, t=5mm
Material grade : SAE 1006, 1008, 1010 and 1012
Mechanical Properties : 170 MPa minimum yield strength is expected. Rework Procedure
Perform the following rework procedure in order to add the gusset plate on the engine hood support assembly: