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GEARCASE SERVICE, 75 – 90 HP MODELS
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
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SHIFT ROD
ADJUSTMENT
Check the shift rod height from the shift rod hole to
the surface of the ge arcase using Universal Shif t
Rod Height Gauge, P/N 389997.
With the gea rcase in NEUTRAL , rot ate the shif t
rod up or d own as necessary fo r cor rect a djust-
ment. Once correct height is achieved, rotate rod
one half turn or less to direct offset forward.
IMPORTANT: The NEUTRAL dete nt is a two-
step design. Make sure the NEUTRAL detent ball
is in the ce nter step before ch ecking sh ift rod
height.
Shift Rod Heights
COA6166
Model Type Height
20 in. (L) “S” 21.25 in. ± One-Half Turn
25 in. (X) “O” 26.25 in. ± One-Half Turn
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