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12. Install a spacer onto the stud and secure with a washer and cotter pin. Spread the ends of the cotter pin.
13. Align the shift cable end guide with the shift arm and insert the clevis pin through all components.
14. Retain the clevis pin and the shift cable barrel with a washer and cotter pin. Spread the ends of the cotter pins.
a - Adjustment tool
b - Washer and cotter
pin securing clevis
pin
c - Spacer
d - Washer and cotter
pin
15. Inspect the remote control shift cable for alignment of the center mark "c." Adjust the barrel as needed.
16. Remove the shift alignment tool.
17. Lubricate the shift cable pivot points.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
80
SAE Engine Oil 30W Shift cable pivot points Obtain Locally
18. Shift the remote control lever into forward gear position. Place the end of the adjustment tool in the barrel retainer. If the
slot on the adjustment tool does not fit onto the stud, loosen the nut securing the shift arm pin and slide the pin up or down
until tool slot fits onto the pin. When adjustment is correct, tighten the nut.
19. Lift the adjustment tool so that the slot is above the stud.
20. Shift the remote control into reverse gear position and repeat the adjustment process.
a - Right‑hand rotation forward: Bravo One, Two,
and Three. Left‑hand rotation reverse: Bravo
One, Two, and Three.
b - Left‑hand rotation forward: Bravo One and Two.
Right‑hand rotation reverse: Bravo One, Two,
and Three.
21. Remove the adjustment tool.
22. Ensure that all cotter pins are secure and that the ends of the cotter pins are spread to 180 degrees.
Throttle Cable Installation
The following throttle cable installation shows the Alpha drive shift plate. The throttle cable installation is identical for the Bravo
drive.
1. Place the remote control in neutral position.
2. Compress the remote control throttle cable end guide towards the cable barrel.
3. Rotate the barrel to align the throttle cable end guide with the throttle demand sensor pin and the cable barrel with the shift
plate stud.
4. After the throttle cable is properly aligned with the throttle demand sensor pin and shift plate stud, rotate the barrel two
turns away from the end guide to apply a slight preload on the cable and install the throttle cable.
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Installation
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