MAINTENANCE
SYNCHRONIZATION AND LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS - 25/30
Remove the throttle cable bracket screw. Adjust
the throttle
cable bracket to provide a slight pre-
load against the idle speed screw when Twist-Grip
throttle
is
held at the full throttle position (tiller
models).
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1.
Throttle cable bracket screw 34784
Run
outboard
in
gear
at,
or near, full throttle for
one minute.
Quickly reduce engine speed to 700
RPM and shift into NEUTRAL. Engine should con-
tinue to
run
smoothly.
If
outboard stalls or backfires, the idle fuel mixture
may be too lean. Refer to CARBURETOR MIX-
TURE ADJUSTMENT
on
p. 161.
Shift Lever Detent
Rotate propeller shaft and move the shift lever to
NEUTRAL position.
SYNCHRONIZATION
AND LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENTS
-
25/30
IMPORTANT: Synchronization and linkage pro-
cedures MUST
be
followed
in
sequence and
be
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performed exactly as described to ensure consis-
tent engine idling and smooth operation through-
out the RPM range.
IMPORTANT: If equipped, remove both remote
control cables from the outboard before perform-
ing these adjustments.
Cam Follower Pickup Point
Turn the idle adjustment knob counterclockwise to
the
full SLOW position (tiller models).
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The lower detent spring should be fully engaged 1. Knob, idle adjustment
24333
in
notch of the shift lever detent.
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34780
Loosen locknut and back out throttle arm stop
screw
until throttle arm touches screw's mounting
bracket.
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1. Stop screw, throttle arm
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