DAVIS LUBE II User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

#425

LUBE II™ steering rod sealer and lubricator allows sticky, hard

to move steering rods to be properly and easily lubricated for

smooth, easy steering action. The system includes a stainless

steel lubricating nut with an oil seal and a grease (zerk) fitting.

This lubricator’s unique design keeps moisture and contami-

nants out while enabling you to pour or pump several types of

lubricant in. Your choice: (1) Max-Lube™ (#422) synthetic

lubricant with high water separation qualities and anti-corrosion

protection. This is the best lubricant available for the purpose.

(2) A high grade 90w synthetic gear oil. (3) High quality white

lithium grease.

Lube II™ helps correct and prevent steering problems. For

both mechanical and hydraulic systems. 7/8" x 14 threads fit

Johnson / Evinrude and all Japanese outboard motors. Easy, 10

minute installation. Marine grade stainless steel for salt and

fresh water use.

Stainless steel
Lube II nut
and oil seal

Thumbscrew

cap

Grease

(zerk) fitting

Max-Lube™ synthetic lubricant

with oiling tube

Installing Lube II

1. Remove the steering arm linkage nut and discon-

nect arm. Extend the steering rod out of the tilt tube
as far as possible. Clean the steering rod.

2. With seal facing out, slide the Lube II™ Nut over
the steering rod and thread onto tilt tube. If fewer than
3 threads are exposed on tilt tube, threads may be
gained by loosening coupler nut and lock nut on other
side of tilt tube and then tightening lock nut on steer­ing rod side. This method may be used to gain 1 or 2

threads. Snugly tighten Lube II; do not over tighten.
It is best if lubricating hole on side of nut is easily
accessible. Slide rod back and forth to be sure action
is smooth. If the stop pin (inside of nut) is touching
the rod, remove Lube II and tap the pin out slightly,
then reinstall Lube II.

3. Use one of three oiling techniques, turning the
steering wheel back and forth as lubricant is applied:

(1) Max-Lube™ (#422). This is the preferred lubricant

(shown at right). Cut the very tip off the Max-Lube
bottle and insert nozzle into Lube II oiling hole.
Squeeze in lubricant until full. Thread in the black
thumbscrew cap supplied.

(2) Synthetic 90w gear oil. Insert oil, thread in thumb-

screw cap.

(3) Lithium complex grease. Thread supplied zerk fit-

ting into Lube II oil hole. Apply one-half pump
only of grease with grease gun. Excessive grease
may force seal out of seat or cause grease lock
and possible steering failure. If seal comes free,
clean nut and seal, press back into place; do not
add more grease.

4. After lubricating, reconnect steering linkage.

Replacement Parts

Contact your dealer or Davis Instruments for replacement parts.

R425A Rubber Seal

422 Max-Lube™ Extreme Service Lubricant, 3 fl. oz. (90 mL)

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