OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Shift and Throttle Cable
COUNTER ROTATION OUTBOARDS
Counter rotating (left hand) gearcases can be identified by a "L" stamped into the end of the propeller
shaft.
The Quicksilver Dual Engine Console Mount Control is required to shift the counter rotation outboard.
The installation instructions shipped with the control explain the procedure required to connect this
control to a counter rotation outboard.
IMPORTANT: If the counter rotation outboard is rigged similar to a standard rotation outboard OR if a
standard rotation outboard is rigged similar to a counter rotation outboard, the reverse gear and bearing
in the gearcase must function as forward gear. The reverse gear/bearing is not designed to carry the
sustained loads that are generated when running under constant high RPM and thrust conditions.
On counter rotation outboards, the shift linkage moves in the opposite direction compared to a standard
rotation outboard.
Forward Gear
Reverse Gear
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Forward Gear
Reverse Gear
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Standard Rotation
Counter Rotation
INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLE
IMPORTANT: The shift cable is the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved out of
neutral, so install/connect it to the engine first.
Locating the Center Point of the Shift Cable
IMPORTANT: Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion that exists in the shift cable for proper
adjustment of the shift cable.
1.
Mark the forward position as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle to the full
speed position. Ensure that the throttle control lever is touching the throttle control lever stop
screw.
b. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral detent position.
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