OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 1D-11
2. Position remote control and outboard into neutral.
N
3. Slide the shift cable retainer forward until resistance is felt, then slide cable anchor
toward rear until resistance is felt. Center the anchor pin between resistance points.
b
a
a-Shift Cable Retainer
b-Anchor Pin
4. Align the shift cable end guide with the center mark as instructed in Step 1.
5. Place shift cable on anchor pin. Adjust cable barrel so it slips freely into the barrel
holder.
6. Secure shift cable with shift cable retainer.
b
a
a-Cable Barrel
b-Shift Cable Retainer
7. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
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.