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Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has
Excessive Free–play Or Makes Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause Remedy
• Insufficient lubrication on
shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
• Loose or missing shift and
throttle linkage fasteners.
• Obstruction in shift or
throttle linkages.
• Shift or throttle cable
kinked.
• Lubricate.
• Check all linkages. If any
are loose or missing, see
Authorized MerCruiser
Dealer immediately.
• Remove obstruction.
• Straighten cable, or have
dealer replace cable if
damaged beyond repair.
Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky
Possible Cause Remedy
• Low power steering pump
fluid level.
• Drive belt loose or in poor
condition.
• Insufficient lubrication on
steering system compo-
nents.
• Loose or missing steering
fasteners or parts.
• Contaminated power
steering fluid.
• Refill system with fluid.
• Replace and/or adjust.
• Lubricate.
• Check all parts and fasten-
ers. If any are loose or
missing, see Authorized
MerCruiser Dealer immedi-
ately.
• Drain and replace.