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4. Push in on the shift cable end (d) until resistance is felt. Adjust the cable barrel (e) to
attain distance (a) taken in Step 3.
d
e
d-Shift Cable End
e-Cable Barrel
5. Place cable barrel into pocket. Fasten cable with locknut and flat washer.
f
g
h
f-Place Barrel Into Barrel Pocket
g-Locknut – Tighten locknut then back off locknut 1/4 turn.
h-Flat Washer
6. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift remote control into forward. The propeller shaft should be locked in gear. If not,
adjust the barrel closer to the cable end.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without drag.
If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift remote control into reverse while turning propeller. The propeller shaft should
be locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a
thru c.
d. Shift remote control back to neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without
drag. If not, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end. Repeat steps a thru d.