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b. Move the remote control handle into reverse
and advance the handle to the full speed
position. Slowly return the handle back to the
neutral detent position. Place a mark on the
shift cable against the cable end guide at
location (b).
c. Make a center mark (c) on the shift cable,
midway between marks (“a” and “b”). Align
the cable end guide against this center mark
(c) when installing cable to the engine.
a
b
c
3. Position remote control into NEUTRAL detent.
4. Manually shift outboard into NEUTRAL position.
5. Slide the shift cable retainer (d) forward until
resistance is felt, then slide cable anchor toward
rear until resistance is felt. Center the anchor pin
(e) between resistance points.
e
d
6. Align the shift cable end guide with the center
mark as instructed in Step 2.
7. Place shift cable end guide (f) on anchor pin and
adjust cable barrel (g) so that the barrel slips
freely into the plastic barrel retainer.
8. Secure shift cable with shift cable retainer (d).
g
f
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d
9. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
WARNING
Remove spark leads from spark plugs to prevent
accidental starting while working on engine.
NOTE: Turn propeller shaft by hand while shifting to
ensure positive engagement of clutch with forward
and reverse gears.
a. With remote control in forward, the propshaft
should lock solidly in gear. If it does not,
adjust cable barrel closer to cable end guide.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The
propshaft should turn freely without drag. If
not, adjust barrel away from cable end guide.
Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift remote control into reverse while turning
propeller. The propshaft should lock solidly in
gear. If not, adjust barrel away from cable end
guide. Repeat steps a thru c.
d. Return remote control handle to neutral. The
propeller should turn freely without drag. If
not, adjust barrel closer to cable end guide.
Repeat steps a thru d.
Throttle Cable Adjustment
and Installation to the
Engine
NOTE: Attach Shift cable to engine prior to attaching
throttle cable.
1. Start engine and adjust engine RPM to 600-700
RPM in forward gear. Stop the engine.
2. Shift remote control into NEUTRAL position.