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60 Hp – Throttle Cable Installation
1. Position remote control into neutral.
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2. Install cable to the throttle lever. Tighten locknut,
then back-off the locknut 1/4 turn.
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b
c
a - Throttle Cable
b - Nylon Washer
c - Locknut – Tighten Locknut, Then Back-Off The Locknut 1/4
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3. Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle
cable will hold the idle adjustment screw against
the stop.
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b
c
a - Cable Barrel – Adjust To Hold Idle Adjustment Screw
Against Stop
b - Idle Adjustment Screw
c - Barrel Holder – Place Barrel Into Top Hole
4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows:
a. Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate
the throttle linkage. Make sure to rotate the
propeller shaft while shifting into reverse.
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b. Return remote control to neutral. Place a thin
piece of paper between idle adjustment screw
and idle stop. Adjustment is correct when the
paper can be removed without tearing, but
has some drag on it. Readjust cable barrel if
necessary.
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b
a - Idle Adjustment Screw
b - Idle Stop
5. Lock the barrel holder in place with the cable
latch.