3-3
E
INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
2. Adjust:
• Steering cable joint
(steering column end)
NOTE:
Adjust the cable joint at the jet pump end.
Refer to “REMOTE CONTROL CABLES AND
SPEED SENSOR LEAD” in Chapter 8.
Adjustment steps:
• Set the control grip to the neutral posi-
tion.
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Disconnect the cable joint
2
from the ball
joint
3
.
• Turn the cable joint
2
in or out to adjust
the steering cable length
c
.
Steering cable length
c
:
218.8 mm (8.61 in)
NOTE:
• Check that the sum of lengths
c
and
d
is
581.8
±
1 mm (22.91
±
0.04 in).
• If the sum of lengths
c
and
d
is out of
specification, adjust length
d
, and then
check the jet thrust nozzle distances
again.
WARNING
The cable joint must be screwed in more
than 8 mm (0.31 in).
• Connect the cable joint and tighten the
locknut.
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
6.8 N • m (0.68 kgf • m, 4.9 ft • lb)
c
d