GASOLINE ENGINES BRAVO MODELS
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Troubleshooting Shift Problems
NOTE: The following information is provided to assist an installer in troubleshooting if hard
shifting or chucking/racheting is encountered when shifting into forward gear.
1. When installing the control box in the side panel of the boat, make sure that the cables
have enough clearance to operate. This is necessary because the cables move up and
down when the shift handle is moved. If the control box is mounted too far back toward
any fiberglass structure, the cables will be interfered with; this will cause very hard shift-
ing.
NOTE: The control box housing can be rotated in 30° increments to improve cable routing.
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Proper Cable Bend
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Improper Cable Bend
2. Ensure that the shift cable from the control box has a minimum 8 in. (203 mm) radius
bend when led through the side gunnel of the hull. Extremely sharp bends will cause stiff
shifting.
3. Before installing the shift cable into the control box, extend the stainless rod eye end of
the cable and grease it with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. Move it back and forth
to allow even distribution of the grease.
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