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Gearcase
Shift Actuator Service
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IMPORTANT: The shift actuator MUST be in
NEUTRAL. Make SURE:
• STANDARD rotation gearcase is in FORWARD
• COUNTER-ROTATION gearcase is in
REVERSE
1. Verify the correct gear position. Rotate the pro-
peller shaft while lifting the lower shift rod.
2. Make certain the hex on the lower shift rod is
aligned directly forward / backward as shown:
3. Verify the shift actuator is in NEUTRAL:
4. Temporarily connect the shift actuator cable to
the engine harness.
5. Turn the key switch to the ON position. Do
NOT start the engine.
6. Shift the remote control into NEUTRAL.
After verifying the shift actuator is in NEUTRAL,
turn the key switch to the OFF position. Then dis-
connect the shift actuator cable from the engine
harness.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to a new shift
actuator seal and install the seal.
Lower the shift actuator into the gearcase cavity,
then slide rearward to capture the lower shift rod.
IMPORTANT: Verify the shift actuator is con-
nected to the lower shift rod by lifting the shift actu-
ator.
Hex on Lower Shift Rod
009321
1. Shift actuator cable temporarily connected to the
engine harness
009172
1. Seal
009319
009318
1. Shift actuator
2. Lower shift rod
009322
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