2005 SO Johnson 4 Stroke 9.9-15HP Outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 5005990, Page 247Get this manual

2005 SO Johnson 4 Stroke 9.9-15HP Outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 5005990, Page 247

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If weakened, parts could fail later the water, when not expected
When rigging fixing -=== boat, if transom looks weak, tell the ownercuved ,

If transom is outboard loose
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