GEAR HOUSING
Page 6A-40 90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
25. Secure shift rod to horizontal shift shaft with retainer.
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a-Retainer
26. Check shift operation as follows:
· Place shift lever in FORWARD. Gear housing should ratchet when propeller shaft
is turned clockwise and resistance should be felt when propeller is turned coun-
terclockwise.
· Place shift lever in NEUTRAL. Resistance should NOT be felt when propeller
shaft is rotated in either direction.
· Place shift lever in REVERSE. Resistance should be felt when propeller shaft is
rotated in either direction.
· If shift operation is not as described, recheck the coupler installation procedure.