CHK
ADJ
Periodic checks and adjustments
3-9
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3. Check for water flow at the cooling water
outlet. If there is no water flow, check the
cooling water passage inside the out-
board motor.
Control system
3
Checking the throttle cable operation
1. Check that the throttle cam
1
is at the
fully closed position
a
when the remote
control lever is in neutral or the throttle
grip is fully closed. Adjust the throttle
cable length if necessary as follows.
2. Loosen the locknut
2
, remove the clip
3
, and then disconnect the throttle cable
joint
4
.
3. Align the alignment mark
b
on the throt-
tle cam
1
with the alignment mark
c
on
the shift bracket.
4. Adjust the position of the throttle cable
joint until its hole is aligned with the set
pin
d
on the throttle cam.
CAUTION:
The throttle cable joint must be screwed
in a minimum of 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
e
.
5. Connect the cable joint, install the clip,
and then tighten the locknut.
6. Check the throttle cable for smooth oper-
ation and adjust the cable length, if nec-
essary, repeating steps 2–6.
Checking the gearshift operation
1. Check that the gearshift operates
smoothly when shifting from neutral into
forward and reverse. Adjust the shift
cable length if necessary.
2. Set the gearshift to the neutral position.
3. Loosen the locknut
1
, remove the clip
2
, and then disconnect the shift cable
joint
3
.
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