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ENGINE INSTALLATION
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a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward
and advance the handle to full speed position. Slowly
return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark ("a")
on the cable next to the end guide.
b. Move the remote control handle from neutral into reverse
and advance the handle to full speed position. Slowly
return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark ("b")
on the cable next to the end guide.
c. Make a center mark ("c"), midway between marks ("a"
and "b"). Align the end guide with this center mark when
installing cable to the engine.
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c
a
2. Manually shift the outboard into neutral (propeller will rotate
freely).
3. Position the remote control handle into neutral.
4. Attach the shift cable to the shift lever with a washer and
cotter pin retainer.
5. Adjust the cable barrel so the center mark on the cable is
aligned with the end guide when the cable barrel is placed in
the barrel receptacle.