THROTTLE/SHIFT LINKAGE
Page 7A-6 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Shift and Throttle Cable Installation To The Outboard
Install the shift cable and throttle cable into the remote control and mount the remote control following
instructions which are provided with the remote control.
NOTE: Install the shift cable before the throttle cable. The shift cable is the first cable to
move when the remote control handle is moved into gear.
Shift Cable Installation
1. Position the remote control handle into neutral detent.
2. Fit the shift cable thru the front rubber grommet and into the bottom cowl.
3. Place the engine shift lever pin into neutral position. The propeller shaft will rotate in ei-
ther direction when in neutral position.
4. Open up the cable latch.
5. Install the shift cable onto the shift lever pin. lock in place with the cable latch.
6. Adjust the barrel on the shift cable so the barrel will fit into the bottom hole of the barrel
holder with a slight pre-load toward reverse when installed.
a
b
d
c
a-Shift Lever Pin
b-Cable Latch
c-Barrel
d-Cable End Guide
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 the cable barrel closer to the cable end guide.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The propshaft should turn freely without drag. If not,
adjust the barrel away from the 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 the barrel away from the cable end guide. Repeat Steps
a thru c.
d. Return remote control handle to neutral. The propeller should turn freely without
drag. If not, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end guide. Repeat Steps a thru d.
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