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6) Install the lock nut and the shift pivot on each of the remote control cables.
Align the groove in each of the remote control cables (shift and throttle sides) with the cutouts in the remote control
cable plate, and install the remote control cables on the remote control cable plate.
Fasten the undercase grommet band securely (P. 4-8).
d. REMOTE CONTROL CABLE (SHIFT SIDE)
INSTALLATION
Check the following before installing the remote control cables
on the outboard motor.
– Remote control cables are securely connected to the remote
– Shift arm is in the “N” (Neutral) position.
– Center of the neutral switch end is in line with the center of
the flat part of the detent arm, and the detent arm roller is in
the groove of the shift arm.
If the detent arm roller is in the groove of the shift arm but the
center of the neutral switch end is not in line with the center
of the flat part of the detent arm, check the detent arm.
Replace the detent arm with a new one if it is deformed or
damaged.
1) Install the shift pivot on the remove control cable (shift
side).
Apply marine grease to the mounting part of the shift link
pin on the shift pivot and to the shift link pin.
2) Check that the remote control cable (shift side) is detached
from the shift link pin.
Move the remote control lever fully to “F” (Forward)
position, then return it slowly to the “N” (Neutral) position.
3) With the remote control lever in the position described in
step 2, mark (A) at the end of the cable outer seal of the
inner cable.
[5]
REMOTE CONTROL
BOX
[3] “N” (NEUTRAL)
[4]
“F” (FORWARD)
[2]
CABLE OUTER
SEAL
[1]
INNER
CABLE
[6]
MARK (A)
[3]
NEUTRAL
SWITCH END
[1] FLAT PART OF
DETENT ARM
[2] Align.
[7] (MARINE
GREASE)
[6]
REMOTE CONTROL
CABLE GROMMET
[7]
REMOTE CONTROL
CABLE PLATE
[3]
REMOTE
CONTROL CABLE
(Throttle side)
[1]
SHIFT PIVOT (2)
[4]
REMOTE
CONTROL
CABLE
(Shift side)
[2]
GROOVES
[5]
CUTOUTS