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LOWER UNIT - 6C-2190-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
4. Lubricate the shift cable. Slide the cable boot onto
the cable.
a
b
a - Cable Boot
b - Lubricant
5. Slide the shift cable through the drilled hole.
6. Position the cable boot 1/2 in. (12 mm) out of the
drilled hole.
7. Fasten shift cable to the starter motor mount with
J-clip.
1/2 in.
(12 mm)
a
b
a - Position Cable Boot 1/2 in. (12 mm) out of Drilled Hole
b - J-Clip
8. Drill the shift cable retainer mounting hole as fol-
lows:
a.
Remove air box cover off the carburetors. Re-
install after installation.
b.
Lay a straight ruler above the corner radius and
across the flat side of the cable opening in the
bottom cowl.
c.
locate the center of hole by measuring 1-1/4 in.
(31 mm) from the opening.
d.
Drill a 9/32 in. hole through bottom cowl.
1-1/4 in.
(31 mm)
a
a - Straight Ruler
9. Rotate the shift cable retainer so that the set screw
is facing up and the slot is facing out.
10. Slide shift cable into retainer until brass tube ex-
tends out 2-1/4 in. (56 mm). Secure the retainer at
this position by tightening the set screw until it is
snug, then add an additional 1/8 turn.
11. Install the Allen head screw and tighten securely.
2-1/4 in.
(56 mm)
a
c
b
d
a - Cable Retainer
b - Set Screw
c - Lock Washer
d - Allen Head Screw - Tighten Securely

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